Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month
丹佛大都会州立大学坐落在夏安族祖先的土地上, Arapaho, Sioux, and Ute people, all of whom still are in an ongoing relationship with this land. 皇冠官网网站反对抹杀土著人民的方法之一是承认带来移民的历史, whether voluntary or formerly enslaved, to occupy this land. Here, that history is the Colorado Gold Rush of 1858 and 1859, 像奥拉里亚和丹佛这样的定居点，以及其他掠夺土地开采金矿的地方，破坏了土地，扰乱了尤特和夏安人的生活方式. 在接下来的20年和接下来的20年里，他们争先恐后地从地下开采白银, the Cheyenne and Ute were displaced from this area, their homeland. By knowing this history, 皇冠官网网站可以更好地理解皇冠官网网站在其中的位置，并寻求与皇冠官网网站之前的人建立正确的关系, and with the lands we, too, must steward in our work.
In recognition of Native Indigenous Heritage Month in November, the Center for Equity and Student Achievement (CESA), the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion (CMEI), MSU Denver’s Lacrosse Club, and the University of Colorado Denver Center for Identity and Inclusion (CII), 会举办各种活动来教育校园里与土著社区有关的问题吗. 尤其重要的是要了解土著社区仍然存在，并得到你们的支持, their voices can be centered and heard. Join us, 消除对土著的先入为主的观念，更好地理解土著的交叉身份.
Events
All Events are Open to the Auraria Campus and Community!
原住民传统月开幕:了解印度儿童福利法
Thursday, November 2nd | 11:30AM – 1PM | St. Cajetan’s
We would like to 邀请您参加由多元文化参与和包容中心(CMEI)主办的发人深省和引人入胜的小组讨论。, 与平等和学生成就中心(CESA)以及科罗拉多大学丹佛分校的身份和包容中心合作. 和皇冠官网网站一起参加一场启发性的谈话，邀请尊贵的客人:科罗拉多州参议员杰西·丹尼尔森, accomplished Attorney Lisa Shellenberger, Sheldon Spotted Elk, a respected advocate, and Community Activist Donna ChrisJohn.
这个富有洞察力的小组将深入研究最近最高法院关于《皇冠官网网站》(ICWA)的裁决的含义。. 皇冠官网网站杰出的小组成员将在这一关键的法律问题上提供不同的观点和专业知识, 揭示了它对皇冠官网网站的社区和更广泛的正义与公平的重要性.
Women and Gender Equity Leadership Summit
Friday, November 3rd | 10AM – 4PM | St. Cajetan’s Church
The annual Women and Gender Equity Leadership Summit sponsored by CMEI, GITA, The Phoenix Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, and CU Denver. The theme this year is “Booked, Banned, Bodies, Choices” which discusses and addresses the recent disheartening events including, but not limited to legislation of ideologies, banning discussion and education about identities, and limitation on choice in healthcare, housing & employment.
首脑会议将提供一系列旨在增强权能的对话会议和技能讲习班, advocate, 对影响妇女和性别膨胀个体的不平等现象有更公正的理解, and is open to students, staff, and faculty who want to develop in their practice with inclusive action, critical thought and inquiry.
Lunch & Learn: Indigenous Origins of Lacrosse w/ Clark TallBull & Shootaround w/ Lacrosse
Monday, November 6th | 11 – 1PM | TBD
Come join the Center for Equity and Student Achievement and the Lacrosse Athletics team 与密歇根州立大学丹佛分校的长曲棍球队和Na合作，进行了一次关于长曲棍球运动历史的教育对话tive-Indigenous student support initiatives.
Drag Bingo with Special Guest Buffalo Barbie
Wednesday, November 15th | Noon – 1PM | Tivoli Garage Lounge 257
作为多元文化参与和包容中心，步入文化发现和娱乐的世界, 与平等与学生成就中心以及科罗拉多大学丹佛分校的身份与包容中心合作, invites you to an exciting game of Bingo with a twist! Join us for a delightful afternoon of Bingo, where you’ll 不仅玩得开心，而且对土著文化和传统有了更深的了解, all hosted by the captivating Buffalo Barbie.
Sand Creek Massacre Awareness and Educational Discussion
Thursday, November 30th | Noon – 1PM | JSSB 400
Please join the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion, The Center for Equity and Student Achievement, 以及科罗拉多大学丹佛分校的身份和包容中心，就沙溪进行教育讨论 Massacre.
Event Biographies
Buffalo Barbie, aka Travis, is a two spirit, Diné man and an advocate for LGBTQ rights within the Native American community. 他获得了2019年蒙大拿双灵小姐的称号，并以此为平台，向其他土著居民讲述了作为双灵人的祝福. “双灵”一词源于性别空间的传统哲学:男性和女性的宇宙, a male rain and a female rain, Father Sky and Mother Earth, etc. 人们相信，在这些空间中，有些人天生具有游走于这两个身份之间的天赋，并提供两个世界的价值.
Clark TallBull is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe from Montana. He is the owner and president of TallBull Moving Company in Denver, CO. He was introduced to Lacrosse through a high school teammate in 1986 and immediately 我爱上了这款游戏，并热衷于学习和分享它的起源. In 1994 he founded the Native Lacrosse Youth Program in Denver. 他在科罗拉多曲棍球基金会董事会任职超过10年，并拥有超过25年的教练/教学经验.
Tallbull经常在非本地节目中谈到了解游戏强大根源的责任，并始终保持包容性. Clark has worked with the Iroquois Nationals Program for many years, and he was the team liaison for the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships. He also served as the Lacrosse Director for the 2006 Indigenous Games.
克拉克继续通过Ska 'Dah长曲棍球和汤普森兄弟长曲棍球在整个印度国家发展这项运动. Currently, 他正在与丹佛印第安人中心和丹佛美国印第安人学院建立一个青少年长曲棍球项目.
Education is not only a passion but a purpose for Donna. 她是一名土著教育顾问(Inyan Consulting)， 40多年来一直向学校和组织介绍土著视角. Donna is a 2021 Moonshot EdVentures fellow. Education is not only a passion but a purpose for Donna. 她是一名土著教育顾问(Inyan Consulting)， 40多年来一直向学校和组织介绍土著视角. Donna is a 2021 Moonshot EdVentures fellow; Donna ChrisJohn is a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Nation and a descendant of the Dine Nation.
Senator Jessie Danielson represents District 22 in the Colorado State Senate, located in Jefferson County, serving in her second term.
Lisa R. 谢伦伯格是位于丹佛的Setter Roche Smith律师事务所的管理合伙人 & 她是Havasupai上诉法院的多任期上诉法官 located in the tribal community of Supai, Arizona.
谢尔顿·Spotted Elk是凯西家庭项目司法和国家参与的高级主管. 他有部落法、儿童福利和ICWA的背景，并定期发表演讲.
Auraria Native Indigenous Alliance (NISA)
Interested in joining NISA? Use this link below to contact us and get involved!
NISAWant to Learn More?
To build and strengthen ties to the Native and Indigenous communities within Denver, please visit and support the following organizations and resources below:
Support MSU Denver’s Native Indigenous Student Alliance (NISA) in future events.
Denver Indian Center: A non-profit dedicated to supporting the elders and youth of Denver.
Denver March Powwow: one of the many Native Indigenous sponsored events in Denver.
Four Winds American Indian Council:致力于在丹佛大都会加强和赋予一个有弹性的印第安社区权力的组织.
Spirit of the Sun:基于有效和可持续发展工作承认文化交叉点的信念, community, economy, health, and that true success is only possible through collaboration.
Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion (CMEI)
Questions? Contact CMEI
Learn More About CMEIPhone:
303-615-0606
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 39, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362