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Indigenous People

History Colorado report details past sexual abuse, burial sites at Fort Lewis Indian Boarding School

Yearlong investigation attempted to identify number of deaths that took place at the institution

DATE: Oct 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College staff member raising awareness for hearing loss on Navajo Nation

Former student uses personal experience to help spread compassion for those with sensory disorders

DATE: Sep 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC board of trustees reasserts dedication to reconciliation ahead of History Colorado report

Process dedicated to improving well-being of Indigenous students started in 2019

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chimney Rock to close for lunar viewing events

San Juan National Forest concerned about large crowds and public safety

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helping Native American students become involved in tech fields focus of conference

More than 170 educators from all grade levels attended event at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Jul 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second day of annual Hozhoni Days Powwow unfolds at Fort Lewis College

Indigenous day of beauty celebrated by locals and visitors

DATE: Apr 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal board defers vote to rename Mount Evans at tribal government’s request

A request by a tribal government to have a “consultation” delays the vote to change the controversial name of 14,000-foot peak west of Denver

DATE: Mar 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor asks U.S. to change Mount Evans’ name to Mount Blue Sky

The request is second-to-last step in the renaming process

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State office aims to address crimes against Indigenous people

Director says the office is moving as fast as it can, but needs the help of law enforcement

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribal leaders stress education, water issues in first-of-its-kind address to Colorado lawmakers

Chairmen of Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes highlight need for consultation and cooperation

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo dictionary provides scientific terms for Native speakers

Sterling Martin studied biochemistry in college but found some words don’t translate into Diné Bizaad

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Indigenous women face murder rates at 10 times the national average

Local symposium aims to foster conversation around Native communities and their long-ignored femicide crisis

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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