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Museum of Natural History to Host Local Author Randy'L Teton

November 7, 2024

Randy'L Teton with her book

The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus will host local author, Randy’L Teton, as she speaks about her new book “It’s Her Story: Sacajawea." 

The IMNH is honored to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Saturday, November 16, from noon - 2 p.m. with Randy’L Teton. An enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Teton is the model for the Sacajawea coin released by the United States Mint in 2000 and author of "It’s Her Story: Sacajawea."

From noon - 12:30 p.m., explore “The Unwritten Story of Sacajawea” as Teton shares her years of research on Sacagawea and the motivation behind her recent children’s book.

Following her presentation, Teton will be doing a book signing from 12:45 -2 p.m. and readings of "It’s Her Story: Sacajawea" at 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.. Discover the story of Sacajawea from a tribal perspective. 

All ages welcome, but space is limited. RSVP at isu.edu/imnh. Museum Members, enrolled Tribal Members, and ISU students receive free admission. Email Amber Tews for the discount code at ambertews@isu.edu.

The IMNH has served Idaho since 1934. To learn more or to sign up for classes please visit isu.edu/imnh or call (208) 282-3168.


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