Join us in conversation with Montana Duke Wilson, Attorney Owner of Wilson Law and Policy Group, PLLC, as he discusses how Federal Indian Law intersects with the Montana Constitution and presents an interpretation of Montana’s Article II §4 Individual Dignity as an affirmative remedy for Montana's Indigenous population. Specifically, this presentation discusses how Individual Dignity’s protection on account of Culture has not been deployed in Montana’s legal system and sets forth a path for how Indigenous people can exercise their Individual Dignity Right.  

Montana Duke Wilson, 33, of A’aninin, Nakota, and Dakota heritages, is a devoted advocate for Indigenous communities across Montana. As the Attorney Owner of Wilson Law and Policy Group, PLLC, Wilson merges legal and policy expertise with impactful advocacy. His journey reflects an unwavering commitment to justice, culture, and community empowerment. A distinguished scholar, Wilson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law, where he graduated as the Outstanding Law Student for the Class of 2022 as a Blewett Scholar and received a specialized Federal Indian Law Certificate. He further excelled by securing a fully funded Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge as a Gates-Cambridge Scholar. During his master's program, Wilson conceived a strategic plan to utilize tribal courts, aiming to revive indigenous language and culture, reduce violence, and stimulate economic growth on an Indian Reservation. Wilson holds dual degrees in Economics and Political Science with highest honors from Montana State University Bozeman, where his academic excellence was recognized with the Summa Cum Laude distinction and the prestigious Award for Excellence. Beyond academia, Wilson broadened his global perspective aboard the MV Explorer during the Semester at Sea Program, visiting 14 countries and enriching his understanding of diverse cultures. His commitment to tribal governance is evident through his roles within the Fort Peck Tribes, where he championed restorative justice practices as a law clerk, criminal prosecutor, and public defender. Wilson currently serves on the Western Native Voice Board of Directors, showcasing his unwavering dedication to serving and advocating for the diverse Indigenous communities of Montana.