This Native American Heritage Month, we continue to reflect on what it means to move beyond a land acknowledgment and put our words into practice. Meaningful respect requires us to honor Tribal sovereignty, strengthen relationships, address historical and ongoing harms, and invest in Native leadership and priorities.
At The Colorado Health Foundation, we recognize that this work requires ongoing commitment and accountability. We value our relationships with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the many other Tribal Nations and Native communities with enduring connections to this land. We remain committed to listening, learning, and aligning our work more closely with the priorities of Native communities.
Acknowledging this history and the land we occupy is a starting point. What matters is how we carry that understanding into our work.
Find out whose land you're on at Native-Land.ca.
You can learn more about Native history by attending community events:
- November 1 – 30; Native American Heritage Month: Tradition, Creativity & Community
- November 6 – 8; Western Colorado Native American Market Days
- November 16: Understanding Native History in the Front Range
- November 12: Native American Heritage Month: From Objects to Stories
- November 29: Sand Creek Massacre Memorial Dedication and Commemoration