Nate passed away peacefully at his home in Butler Coulee on August 13, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. It was his wish to be at home these past several days, where family and friends had spent time with him. Nate was born on December 28, 1962 in Fort Belknap, Montana to Roger St. Pierre, Sr. and Gloria Henderson, he was their second child.

Nate was currently serving as President of Stone Child College in Rocky Boy, where he also served on several national boards that focused on tribal colleges and higher education institutions. His professional career spanned decades and always focused on education. He spent many years at Montana State University in the Office of Tribal Services and was a part-time instructor in the Native American Studies Department. He remains one of a small group of tribal members achieving a Doctorate Degree; his was in Adult and Higher Education.

Nate received his three post-secondary degrees, all from Montana State University in Bozeman. His Bachelor's Degree was in Marketing & Finance; and both Master's and PhD. in Adult and Higher Education.

Dr. St. Pierre was a traditional person and practiced the customs, culture, and traditions of the Chippewa Cree Tribe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Gloria, brother Guy, maternal grandparents Joseph and Mary Jane Henderson, paternal grandparents Albert and Margaret St. Pierre, uncles Albert, Joey, Lenno, Yul, Henry and aunts Harriet, Alberta, and Donna.

Dr. St. Pierre is survived by his daughters Natasha [Rich] of Havre and Christine of Fort Hall, ID, grandson Donovan, brothers Roger, Jr. [Donna] and Voyd [Margaret]; sisters Stefanie [Terry] Kujaczynski , LaCrissa, Brooke, Brittany, and numerous aunts, uncles, and relatives.

A traditional wake and funeral service will be held at the Rocky Boy Catholic Church in Rocky Boy beginning today, with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on August 15. Nate will be laid to rest next to his father, as he requested, on St. Pierre Ridge. Holland and Bonine has been entrusted with the arrangements.

A full obituary will follow at a later date.