Chinese settlers were key to Montana’s development and populated cities and towns across the state. However, this population, so crucial to Montana’s history, remains underrepresented in historical accounts. This talk, part of the Western Heritage Center’s High Noon Lecture series, focuses specifically on the experiences of Chinese residents in Billings, examining the pressures they faced, how they advocated for their rights, and how they fought to keep their culture alive in an often-hostile environment.