During the 1950s, Native American students at the University of Montana (UM) formed a Native American club. By the late 1960s, the Kyiyo Native American Student Association was recognized as an official UM club. The word Kyiyo is Blackfoot for bear, which corresponds with the UM’s symbol of the grizzly bear. Since the 1968-1969 school year, Kyiyo has hosted an annual powwow and youth conference to celebrate Native American culture and traditions.
This collection consists of published materials produced by the Kyiyo Native American Student Association, including newsletters and annual youth conference program guides. To learn more about the history of Kyiyo, view the online exhibit "In Their Footsteps" or the guide to the Kyiyo Native American Student Association history collection. You may also visit the Mansfield Library’s Archives and Special Collections for historic photos.
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Kyi-Yo 25th Annual Youth Conference, 1993
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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15th Annual Kyi-Yo Conference 1983
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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14th Annual Kyi-Yo Conference, 1982
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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Sixth Annual Kyi-Yo Indian Youth Conference, 1974
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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Fifth Annual Kyi-Yo Indian Youth Conference, 1973
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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Kyi-Yo Newsletter, February 8, 1973
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
A newsletter published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association.
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Fourth Annual Kyi-Yo Indian Youth Conference, 1972
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.
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2nd Annual Kyi-Yo Indian Youth Conference on Education, 1970
Kyiyo Native American Student Association
An events program published by University of Montana Kyiyo Native American Student Association for the Kyiyo Powwow Youth Conference.