National speaker to offer tools for better understanding Native American traumas Boarding schools, hurtful symbols and sexual violence can have cumulative impact on well-being October 6, 2021
Fort Lewis College removes panels depicting ‘incomplete’ history of Native American boarding school ceremony, school president described FLC’s past as part of a ‘cultural genocide’ September 13, 2021
Lawmakers seek support services for survivors of Native American boarding schools Federal government to investigate painful history of removing children from communities August 24, 2021
Fort Lewis College considers search for Indigenous human remains at ‘Old Fort’ site have been found at former boarding schools in Canada, Pennsylvania July 23, 2021
U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge In this 2015 file photo, pumpjacks work in a field near Lovington, New Mexico. The Biden administration has approved thousands… July 14, 2021
Fort Lewis College builds on Native American, Indigenous programs to use $950,000 grant for new staffing, curriculum, student opportunities July 6, 2021
Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer June 17, 2021
‘Reclaiming the genius of our ancestors’ Students of the American Indian Academy get a close-up look at the aftermath of fire May 18, 2021
Gov. Polis signs bill at FLC, meets with local government Measure allows Native American tribes certify foster homes in Colorado May 16, 2021
T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego: It is up to you Am I a victim or a survivor? I am both. I’ve been the victim of abuse (sexual, physical and emotional)… May 6, 2021
Before Powell: Did Indigenous people run the Grand Canyon? reed raft stands the test of one of the West’s epic journeys April 16, 2021
N.M. Rep. Deb Haaland confirmed as Interior secretary Native American to hold a Cabinet position March 16, 2021
CNN features Native American dancers with ties to Southern Ute tribe Two-spirit couple redefine traditional couples dance February 10, 2021
FLC student’s handmade skirt worn by Biden Cabinet nominee on Inauguration Day Aiukli Cornell met New Mexico congresswoman in 2019 February 9, 2021
Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak tree population Collaborations focus on traditional foods, fire history November 19, 2020
Native American ruin northeast of Cortez gets permanent protections site will be placed in conservation easement October 30, 2020
Indigenous Peoples Day rally, march calls for the ‘Chief’ sign to come down recognizing Native Americans also takes place at Fort Lewis College October 13, 2020
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe student gives powerful argument for school on reservation Kwiyagat Community Academy holds community meeting September 3, 2020
Hundreds line up for TV casting call in Mancos Hopeful actors and interested locals audition for roles August 18, 2020
Census hasn’t always counted Native Americans. Now it tries. tools aren’t always enough to reach rural Native American reservations August 11, 2020
Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast ‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’ June 27, 2020
Durango City Council plans to weigh in on ‘Chief’ sign ‘The city has some responsibility to engage,’ mayor says June 26, 2020
Amid calls for removal, ‘Chief’ sign in downtown Durango vandalized American caricature center of controversy after petitions of support, opposition June 22, 2020
