A multi-piece art installation, anchored in the Arapaho language, asks skiers and riders to acknowledge the role snow plays in their lives, cultures and ecosystems
Native Americans
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After one failed effort to repatriate Native remains, a Colorado school is trying again — 30 years later
Native American objects, including human remains, sat in boxes at Western Colorado University for decades. Now a grant has fueled a renewed effort to find their proper home.
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After two years of controversy, San Luis Valley school can keep its Thunderbird mascot after all
Facing fines from the state over derogatory Native American mascots, the Sangre de Cristo School District forged an agreement with the Jicarilla Apache Nation
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Colorado-based company accused of cultural appropriation over Native-inspired designs, products
Astis Mittens sees backlash over its Indigenous designs, says it’s working to hire Native artists
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Laura Pritchett: A sort of Colorado Stonehenge, these ruins celebrate moonrise
Columnist Laura Pritchett learned there’s only one known, awe-inspiring place where a geological feature frames the Major Lunar Standstill — between Chimney and Companion rocks.
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Lorelei Cloud is the first-ever tribal member on Colorado’s top water board. Here’s how she plans to tackle her new role.
Cloud, a Southern Ute tribal member, breaks down her ideas on water issues, basin tensions and possible collaborations.
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Denver’s first Native American affordable housing project aims to make amends for U.S. policy
The 187-unit apartment building with a symbolic circular design will include an Indian Health Services clinic and cultural programming in Denver.
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Denver March Powwow kicks off season of Indigenous cultural expression in rhythm and regalia
Started as a way to help connect urban Native youth to their heritage, the annual Denver powwow showcases traditional hand work, dancing and drumming passed from one generation to another.
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Federal board defers vote to rename Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky at request of tribal government
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.
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“Tell the truth”: Shedding new light on the Sand Creek Massacre with an exhibit 10 years in the making
After missteps that shut down an earlier exhibit, the museum painstakingly rebuilt trust. The new display rests on native voices.