While 17 states and dozens of cities recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, Montana — home to 12 tribes and seven reservations — is not among them.

Wolves across Northern Rockies states have long been in peril, the subjects of sociopolitical conflicts and deeply-entrenched, historical and cultural associations.

Led by Money Williams' 19 points, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 86-78. The Grizzlies moved to 16-8 with the victory and the Bears dropped to 17-7.