FORT HALL — Following a landmark 2025 book tour that reached over 3,000 students and community members, Shoshone-Bannock tribal member Randy’L He-Dow Teton has been named a distinguished speaker for the Idaho Humanities Council’s “A250 Speakers Bureau.”

Selected as one of only four experts statewide, Teton will serve as the sole Native American voice in this specialized bureau, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The initiative aims to explore Idaho’s diverse history through the perspectives of world-class experts in history, law, and Indigenous knowledge.

Teton’s selection follows the immense success of her children’s book, “It’s Her Story: Sacajawea.” In 2025 alone, Teton sold over 1,000 copies through her website and facilitated dozens of public presentations aimed at reclaiming the historical narrative of Sacajawea, the famous Shoshone guide of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

“I’m honored to share her story so there is a better understanding of Sacajawea from a tribal perspective — a narrative that has been missing for 200 years,” said Teton.

The IHC A250 presentations are free and open to the public, hosted by local libraries, museums and community centers across Idaho. The program seeks to bridge geographic gaps, connecting rural and urban towns with fascinating historical insights.

“Idaho is home to world-class experts and keepers of Indigenous knowledge,” stated the Idaho Humanities Council. “IHC connects you with these experts in towns of all sizes across the state.”

Communities interested in hosting Randy’L Teton for a presentation can find booking information and eligibility requirements through the IHC A250 Speakers Bureau website.

About Randy’L He-Dow Teton: Teton is an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and a renowned advocate for Indigenous history. She is the author of “It’s Her Story: Sacajawea” and serves as a vital bridge between historical and public education.

For more information or to purchase her book, visit www.randylteton.com.