Indigenous people

Archaeology

Chimney Rock to close for lunar viewing events

Juan National Forest concerned about large crowds and public safety

July 13, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

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

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

July 12, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

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

Indigenous day of beauty celebrated by locals and visitors

April 1, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

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…

March 9, 2023 • Tatiana Flowers — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

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

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

March 4, 2023 • Tatiana Flowers — The Colorado Sun

Crime

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

February 20, 2023 • Shannon Mullane — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Legislature

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

January 14, 2023 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

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

December 4, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Indigenous people

Indigenous women face murder rates at 10 times the national average

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

November 17, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Community

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

Community Relations Commission seeks action after controversial Facebook post

October 28, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Customs and tradition

Southern Ute Tribe workshops strive to preserve cultural traditions

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

October 18, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College

Native pride shines in Durango

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

October 11, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Indigenous people

N.M. governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

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

October 11, 2022 • AP

Culture (general)

Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

October 10, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Culture (general)

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

District launches new diversity program dedicated to cultural awareness

September 30, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College

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’

August 18, 2022 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Archaeology

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

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

June 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

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

a dozen schools have been warned by commission about appropriating imagery

May 19, 2022 • Shannon Najmabadi — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

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

May 19, 2022 • Tatiana Flowers and Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Culture (general)

‘Heartbreaking and undeniable’ – preliminary review of federal Indian boarding schools is out

Colorado was home to five such institutions, including what became Fort Lewis College

May 11, 2022 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College featured on PBS NewsHour for efforts to reckon with its past

Boarding school stripped Native Americans of language, culture and identity

May 11, 2022 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Proposed office to combat crime against Indigenous people raises objections from Polis administration

Governor wants a mostly volunteer task force with four assigned CBI agents

May 3, 2022 • Andrew Kenney — Colorado Public Radio

Barbara McLachlan

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations

April 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Indigenous professionals share advice on achieving success, navigating failures

Panelists offer hopeful message at Success for Native America discussion

April 6, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer