Restoring the Voice of the Apsaalooke Crow: A Journey Along the Yellowstone River

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. - May 16, 2025 - PRLog -- Bringing the River Back to Life: A New Campaign Illuminates the Story of the Apsaalooke Crow and Their Deep Connection to Yellowstone

Montana  [May 12 2025]  A powerful new project is inviting supporters from around the world to help share an essential story: the centuries-long journey of the Apsaalooke (Crow) people and their sacred relationship with the Yellowstone River.

Authored by A.J. Otjen, an acclaimed storyteller known for Elk Morning at the Battle of Arrow Creek, this historical narrative delves into the identity, displacement, and resilience of the Apsaalooke Nation. From their ancestral homeland, spanning 40,000 square miles, to the present-day 2.2 million-acre reservation, the story traces their unwavering bond with the Yellowstone River, a spiritual lifeline flowing from Yellowstone Lake to the Bighorn River.

"This is more than history, it's a living story," says Otjen. "The Apsaalooke people are still here, still thriving, still connected to this land. We want to honor their voice and share their truth."

The project aims to reach classrooms, libraries, and communities across the country, filling a long-standing gap in how Indigenous history is taught and understood. Funds raised will go directly toward production, distribution, and outreach, ensuring the Crow people's history and enduring spirit are shared with a wide audience.

By backing this campaign, supporters become part of a larger movement to preserve and uplift the stories that shaped and continue to shape America.

Help bring the river's story back into the flow of public consciousness. Join us in honoring the Apsaalooke Crow by supporting the campaign today.

To learn more and support the project, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elkriverpopup/the-ap...

Media Contact:
Agnes Otijen
a.j.otjen@gmail.com
https://ajotjen.com