Events list 2026
11/24/2026
9/10/2026
Missoula Public Library, 4HistoryBuffs Speaker Series. “Early Missoula County History: A Flipside View.”
Carbon County History Series, Red Lodge, MT.
7/8/2026
4/11/2026
2/24/2026
Senior Forum, Missoula Country Club, “Surprises Found along the De Smet Research Trail.”
2/11/2026
Taft-Nicholson Center, Lakeview, MT, “Why Shoshones & Bannocks Aren’t on The Map of Montana: Good Intentions, Unintended Consequences & Opportunity for Course Correction.”
Montana Archaeological Society Meeting, Missoula. “Oldest Settlement in Montana: St. Mary’s Mission.”
XPLORER MAPS, Missoula, MT. “Father De Smet, the Mapmaker.”
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11/18/25 - Fact & Fiction Bookstore, Missoula, MT. Reading and discussion of Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World.
11/17/25 - The Westerners, Kalispell, MT. “What We Don’t Know.” Talk and discussion from Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World.
11/1/25 - Will Rogers Medallion Book Awards Banquet, Hard Rock Hotel, Tulsa, OK
10/16/25 2-3pm - NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER'S HISTORY: Exploring a More Balanced Version of American History in Montana. Presentation for the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) Educator’s Conference. Big Sky High School, Missoula.
10/9/25 6-8pm - Join host Andy Laue and author Sally Thompson for a conversation about Salish history as documented in her book Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World as it pertains to the root causes of generational trauma. Bickford Building, 220 Main Street in Polson, Montana.
10/9/25 12-1pm - Reading and discussion of Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World. Arlee Community Development Corporation.
Address: 92555 US Hwy 93, Arlee, MT 406-726-5550
https://www.arleecdc.org/10/4/25 3:30-4:30pm - High Plains Book Awards panel, "Writing About Real People." Billings Public Library, Community Room.
10/4/25 7pm - High Plains Book Awards Presentation. MSU Billings, Glacier Room
10/2/25 - Judith Landing State Park Commemoration
9/29/25 4:30-6pm - Great Falls Public Library. Join us for THINK AGAIN: Unexpected Stories along the Missouri River, a reading and signing for Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World and Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo.
9/26/25 9:15-10:30am - Montana History Conference, Helena. The Lame Bull Treaty of 1855: New Perspectives. https://mhs.mt.gov/education/index3
A seasoned public speaker, with a treasure trove of stories and experiences which she uses to engage the audience in a deeper understanding of the people, land and life of the West
Speaking Engagements
Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) Educator’s Conference
NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER'S HISTORY presentation
Historical trauma & resilience in the Bitterroot Salish historical record, hosted by Andy Laue, L.C.S.W.
Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World reading and discussion
Book reading and discussion, hosted by Arlee Community Development Corporation
Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World
Book reading and signing hosted by the Great Falls Public Library
“THINK AGAIN: Unexpected Stories along the Missouri River,”
Montana History Conference, Helena
Presenting “The Lame Bull Treaty of 1855: New Perspectives”
Storytelling & book signing hosted by Glacier -Two Medicine Alliance
Think Again: Unexpected Stories along the Old North Trail - join us for a fun evening at the East Glacier Community Hall for the 2025 Two Medicine Voices Speaker Series!
Elise R. Donohue Lectures on the American West
Illustrated LECTURE and DISCUSSION about the surprising history behind Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory.
Bonner Roundtable
“Unlikely Suspects, Bucking Beasts, and Other Unexpected Clark Fork Stories"
Winter Storytelling
Get ready to hear the other side of some stories that we have heard and assumed to be true. Sometimes truth is in the eye of the beholder, and, sometimes, even the storyteller knows it’s not true. Join us at Travelers’ Rest for some unexpected history from western Montana!
Open Book Club - Seeley Lake
Ever wonder how a writer of non-fiction ends up choosing their subject matter? Along with reading from my latest book, Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World, I plan to talk about the roundabout journey required to write it.
23rd Annual John White Series: Sally Thompson on “Northwest Montana Stories and How They Shape Our Lives“ at Northwest Montana History Museum
For 23 years, the Northwest Montana History Museum has organized presentations on the many facets of Montana history for its John White Series.
The talks go deep on aspects of Montana life and history and give reason to gather in winter with friends, family, and others who share curiosity for our state and its people.
Book Release- Black Robes Enter Coyote's World: Chief Charlo And Father De Smet In The Rocky Mountains at Missoula Art Museum
The Missoula Art Museum warmly invites you to a special event celebrating the launch of Sally Thompson’s newest book, "Black Robes Enter Coyote’s World: Chief Charlo and Father De Smet in the Rocky Mountains." This evening of literature, history, music, and art promises a rich cultural experience you won’t want to miss.
Adding to the evening’s significance is the premiere of Thomas Adams’ 1850s artwork, a collection from Princeton University Library that has never been publicly displayed. These vivid historical images complement the narrative of Thompson’s book, offering a multidimensional view of Montana’s past.
This is more than a book launch—it’s a cultural celebration that brings together storytelling, rare artifacts, and meaningful connections to Montana’s history. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience history in a way that’s both engaging and enlightening.