The University of Montana will host a documentary screening in honor of the inaugural N7 weekend festivities.
"The House that Rob Built" was produced by a former Lady Griz player, Megan Harrington and focuses on the the career of Robin Selvig and his influence on Native American women.
The screening takes place at the Adams Center this Friday at 7 p.m.
UM released the following information:
The University of Montana is set to hold its first of two Nike-inspired N7 games this winter, with the Lady Griz hosting Portland State on Saturday afternoon. Tickets for the game can be purchased online.
In addition to specialty turquoise uniforms – a color that represents friendship and fellowship in Native cultures – and a specialty logo designed by a UM alumnus and Northern Cheyenne tribe member, there will be several in-game elements to help celebrate and honor the nearby Native American tribes and communities that encompass Montana. Some of the highlights include national anthem and halftime performances by Native singers and dancers; the presentation of each tribal flag and the playing of the Native honor song; and the display of Emma's Dress, a Native artifact that traces back nearly 120 years to a world champion basketball player from Fort Shaw.
Additionally, part of the inaugural N7 weekend festivities, the University is hosting a free screening of The House That Rob Built, a documentary written and produced by former Lady Griz player Megan Harrington. White the documentary primarily focuses on the historic coaching career of Robin Selvig – who will be honored in his own way next month – it also touches on the influence Selvig had on Native American women. In fact, Selvig, known to many as a pioneer for giving Native American athletes opportunities at the Division-I level, is one of the only non-Natives to be inducted in to the Indian Athletic Hall of Fame.
He and his wife, Janie, along with five Native former Lady Griz players, will be recognized on the court during Saturday's game and will be on hand during Friday's free screening.
Adams Center doors open Friday at 6:15, with the program beginning at 7. Afterward, there will be a meet-and-greet on the court with Selvig and returning Lady Griz players Malia Kipp (Blackfeet), Tamara Guardipee (Blackfeet), Simarron Schildt (Blackfeet), LeAnn Montes (Chippewa-Cree) and Corrie Villegas McDonald (Salish-Kootenai).