Jay Treaty Border Alliance in Washington, DC – June 3–4, 2025

Blackfoot Confederacy joined Tribal Leaders and Representatives from the Jay Treaty Border Alliance are meeting with U.S. Senate and House offices, as well as the Department of Homeland Security, in a two-day fly-in on Capitol Hill to advance cross-border First Nation rights and Jay Treaty advocacy. Strategic sessions include discussions with Senate and House Judiciary staff, Homeland Security officials, and key congressional representatives.

Kimmy Shade and Theoren Royal from Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council represented the Blackfoot Confederacy in Washington.

Pictured: Kimmy Shade, Director of Environment & Economic Development for the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, with Alyssa LaTray, Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Emily Randall and Amskapi Pikuni descendant, during the Jay Treaty Border Alliance fly-in in Washington, D.C on June 04, 2025.

Both Blackfoot women joined fellow Alliance Nations and Leaders in a united effort to advance Jay Treaty rights, cross-border mobility, and First Nation sovereignty—bringing a strong and unified voice to Capitol Hill.

Pictured: Kimmy Shade, Director of Environment & Economic Development for the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, with Alyssa LaTray, Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Emily Randall and Amskapi Pikuni descendant, during the Jay Treaty Border Alliance fly-in in Washington, D.C on June 04, 2025.

Both Blackfoot women joined fellow Alliance Nations and Leaders in a united effort to advance Jay Treaty rights, cross-border mobility, and First Nation sovereignty—bringing a strong and unified voice to Capitol Hill.