A collaborative group of Fort Lewis College cultural centers, students and staff proudly presents the ninth annual "Real History of the Americas" program on Indigenous People's Day 2016.
This unique program runs all day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, October 10, at FLC's Student Union Ballroom.
This year's theme is "Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day" and features a culminating evening show by A Tribe Called Red at the Community Concert Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The public is welcome anytime throughout the day for free, with tickets are available for the evening show at www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Real History of the Americas takes a positive, but different look at the history of North and South America from the viewpoints of Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Native and LGBT peoples, among others.
This year's theme is "Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day" prompted by the formal resolutions passed by FLC and the City of Durango to recognize Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day in perpetuity.
The Real History of the Americas celebration seeks to increase awareness and appreciation of the cultures and histories of sometimes marginalized peoples.
Confirmed guests include Rep. Joe Salazar, Dr. Iris Pretty Paint and the world renowned Canadian band A Tribe Called Red.
In addition to the guests, this all-day long event offers workshops, inspirational identity activities with Common Ground, live dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Durango, presentations by Miss Hozhoni Royalty, and much more.
Across the country, cities and universities are declaring Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
At FLC, the Associated Students of FLC (ASFLC) and the Board of Trustees formally approved their resolutions in the academic year 2015-16.
