She is a Native American and has a minor from the University of Montana in Native American Studies.

Source: https://mndaily.com/279348/arts-entertainment/the-newest-film-from-martin-scorsese-killers-of-the-flower-moon-will-be-released-next-week/

The other side of that equation, however, comes from a University of Montana study that says the show has brought an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in tourist dollars to Montana.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12621883/Montana-ranchers-slam-Yellowstone.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Though she's seized the moment and drawn support from the left, her elevated profile could work to the GOP’s advantage as Republicans try to paint Democrats as extremists heading into 2024, said University of Montana political analyst Robert Saldin.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/zooey-zephyr-row-spotlights-rise-of-gop-far-right-caucuses/article_c7c0e41f-acc2-5c5a-926e-bfee9549beba.html