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Indigenous People

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

‘Sorry’ isn’t enough, some say, after city of Durango wishes residents ‘Happy Columbus Day’

Community Relations Commission seeks action after controversial Facebook post

DATE: Oct 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Tribe workshops strive to preserve cultural traditions

Jerky and drying class an opportunity to learn from elders a tradition that is quickly disappearing

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native pride shines in Durango

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in community once located on Ute tribal land

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

In Santa Fe, Indigenous Day marchers raise awareness about missing and slain Native Americans

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day with events

District launches new diversity program dedicated to cultural awareness

DATE: Sep 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

History Colorado to investigate abuses at Fort Lewis College Indian boarding school

Program seeks to learn about ‘victimization of families of youth forced to attend’

DATE: Aug 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fines for Colorado schools with Native mascots begin in June. But who will enforce them?

About a dozen schools have been warned by commission about appropriating imagery

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado will have an office for cases of murdered, missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jared Polis said he will sign Senate Bill 150 into law after weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, tribal representatives

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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