What to Know: Powwow in Native America

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

The University of Colorado Boulder's Oyate Native American and Indigenous Student Organization will be spearheading a powwow in the Fall of 2024. This powwow will be a continuation of Oyate's longstanding history at CU Boulder that has insisted on the empowerment of Native community presence and voice on campus and in the front range. In preparation for the Fall powwow, which will be open to the public, this program offers education about what a powwow is, its history and different forms, how powwow can be both a sacred and political space, and how to be a respectful visitor in the powwow space.

The Leading Edge of Resilience: Past, Present, and Future

Virtual

We are honored to host a conversation about resilience with Austin Nunez, chairman of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and other members of his community. They will share experiences from the perspectives of different generations and lay the foundation for the journey of the next seven generations to come.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Pollinators

Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Harvest of All First Nations (HAFN), an Indigenous-led grassroots organization committed to land rematriation and amplifying BIPOC voices, is proud to collaborate with Butterfly Pavilion for a unique and immersive cultural experience. Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring our community’s esteemed Fancy Shawl Dancer, Joselyn Running Wolf, accompanied by Chasing Hawk and the renowned drum group, Standing Bear. The Fancy Shawl Dance is deeply respected in Indigenous communities, as its graceful movements mirror the spirit of the butterfly, symbolizing transformation and renewal. 

From Land Loss, Boarding Schools, and the Indian Child Welfare Act to Housing Insecurities: Addressing Violence and Displacement in Indian Country and the Importance of Low-Barrier Housing Policies for Survivors

Virtual

STTARS, Indigenous Safe Housing Center is hosting a webinar that will discuss the history of boarding schools and child welfare at the intersection of land loss, gender-based violence, housing disparities, and housing insecurities and the ensuing lasting genocidal impacts on American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States.

2024 Annual Corn Festival

Agricultural Heritage Center 8348 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503

The Corn Festival will be bringing Indigenous Knowledge from First Nations Peoples to the public to teach about the value and application of Ancestral and cultural teachings of regenerative agriculture and societal customs. Come celebrate, connect, learn, and dance at the Harvest of All Nations Corn Festival with us and share in the harvest of food we've grown for the people!

First Storytellers Festival, A Celebration of Native American Theatre

Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO

In response to the need for Native theatre artists to work with other Native creatives to develop their shows, First Storyteller’s Festival was created. Each year the festival will develop work for the stage by Native artists from all over Turtle Island, educate the next generation of Native storytellers and help reclaim the narrative for Native stories.