Events

Dance for Day of Remembrance | Culture Crawl

Cassie Sando — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:58:20 +0000

Dance for Day of Remembrance | Culture Crawl Cassie Sando Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:58

Join Native and Indigenous student organizations Oyate, AISES, and Umas y Mecha for a special one-time Indigenous dance workshop honoring Native Boarding School survivors. In recognition of the Day of Remembrance, participants are invited to celebrate the strength and enduring cultural traditions of Indigenous communities through movement, learning, and community.

Experience the energy and significance of powwow dance as you learn one of the many traditional dance styles in a welcoming, interactive environment. Whether you are new to powwow culture or looking to deepen your connection, this event offers an opportunity to honor Indigenous perseverance while celebrating culture, community, and remembrance. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

September 30, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Norlin Library CGBIS Room, 5th Floor

�Ǹ�Թ� the Culture Crawl: The Culture Crawl is a campus-wide event celebrating CU �Ǹ�Թ� arts & culture. Stop by the different locations to take part in immersive activities, performances, artmaking, food tasting and more.

Pick up a free Culture Crawl t-shirt at any event (while supplies last) and swipe in with your Buff OneCard to enter a prize raffle. The more events you attend, the more opportunities to win. See all Culture Crawl events.

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Rez Dogs Need Love, Too: Resolving the Ambiguity of Rez Dogs, Ensuring Care and Cultural Respect on the Navajo Nation

Cassie Sando — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:54:31 +0000

Rez Dogs Need Love, Too: Resolving the Ambiguity of Rez Dogs, Ensuring Care and Cultural Respect on the Navajo Nation Cassie Sando Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:54

NALSA/CLALDE are Co-Hosting M. Tyanne Benallie (Diné) for an event titled Rez Dogs Need Love, Too: Resolving the Ambiguity of Rez Dogs, Ensuring Care and Cultural Respect on the Navajo Nation. Lunch will be provided.

October 12, 2026 | 12:00 pm | Wolf Law Room 204

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The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150: An Indigenous Led Mobile Art Exhibit Coming to CU �Ǹ�Թ�

Cassie Sando — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:10:03 +0000

The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150: An Indigenous Led Mobile Art Exhibit Coming to CU �Ǹ�Թ� Cassie Sando Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:10

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CU �Ǹ�Թ� | North Side of Wardenburg Student Health Center

A project by Wakáška Yuza in collaboration with Control Group Productions
Created in partnership with Create áyA, and People of the Sacred Land (TREC Report)

The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150 Mobile Tour is an Indigenous-led initiative designed to foster truth, healing, and community connection by confronting Colorado’s colonial history and amplifying Native voices through artistic and educational programming. Created to challenge official state narratives around Colorado’s 150th anniversary and the nation’s 250th, this project is a truth-telling intervention that confronts the state’s legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples.

The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150 event offers an immersive gallery experience created as a ‘mobile monument’ inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Its contents – murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video – combine education, artistry, and embodied somatic practice to confront the history and its impacts today, inviting guests into healing and reparation.

As part of the Indigenous Peoples Day Week of Events, CNAIS, Center for the American West, and the Native American Affairs Office is excited to host The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150: An Indigenous-led mobile exhibit.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CU �Ǹ�Թ� | North Side of Wardenburg Student Health Center

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Jemez Pueblo's Youth Perform Traditional Buffalo Dances

Cassie Sando — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:40 +0000

Jemez Pueblo's Youth Perform Traditional Buffalo Dances Cassie Sando Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:01

Jemez Pueblo's Youth Perform Traditional Buffalo Dances
October 1, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norlin Quad

As part of the Shine on Norlin, a signature event celebrating CU �Ǹ�Թ�'s 150th anniversary, the Jemez Pueblo youth dance group will perform Traditional Buffalo dances on the Norlin Quad. There will be free food, performances, interactive activities, and the premiere of stunning visual storytelling experience projected onto the west face of Norlin Library at dusk. The Shine on Norlin will be from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on October 1, 2026.

The Jemez Pueblo youth group is expected to perform about 6:00 pm.

Jemez Pueblo's Youth Perform Traditional Buffalo Dances
October 1, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norlin Quad

Performance will take part in the Shine on Norlin Event. The event is open to all CU �Ǹ�Թ� faculty, student, staff, and members of the �Ǹ�Թ� Community.

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Public Talk | Cheyenne Poet and Educator Dr. Richard E. Littlebear -- "There Wasn't a Name for It:" Cheyenne Language, Land, and Loss after Sand Creek

Cassie Sando — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:44:22 +0000

Public Talk | Cheyenne Poet and Educator Dr. Richard E. Littlebear -- "There Wasn't a Name for It:" Cheyenne Language, Land, and Loss after Sand Creek Cassie Sando Fri, 09/25/2026 - 15:44

"There Wasn't a Name for It:" Cheyenne Language, Land, and Loss after Sand Creek with Cheyenne Poet and Educator, Dr. Richard E. Littlebear

When: Thursday, October 15th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Chancellor's Auditorium, CASE Building, CU �Ǹ�Թ� campus or VIA ZOOM

Richard Littlebear is a Cheyenne educator, poet, and leader with a deep and far-reaching understanding of his people’s language, culture, and history. Growing up on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, he was especially influenced by his grandmother, who told him stories in Cheyenne of the massacres at Sand Creek and Washita, the momentous victory at the Greasy Grass/Little Bighorn, his people’s return to their Montana homelands after their captivity at Fort Robinson, and other momentous events.

Dr. Littlebear will reflect on his personal and tribal history, the ongoing impact of settler colonial violence and dispossession, and the continuing efforts that he and others are undertaking to save and perpetuate the Cheyenne language. Dr. Littlebear’s talk on October 15th honors Indigenous Peoples Week 2026. Held 150 years after Colorado statehood and CU’s establishment, this event invites us all to probe the vital connections linking Indigenous education and language preservation to Native American rights movements, historical reconciliation, and land return.

This event will be conversational, combining prepared remarks by Dr. Littlebear with questions moderated from audiences both in-person and via Zoom.

CNAIS is a proud co-sponsor of event. Please register for event below.

"There Wasn't a Name for It:" Cheyenne Language, Land, and Loss after Sand Creek with Cheyenne Poet and Educator, Dr. Richard E. Littlebear

When: Thursday, October 15th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Chancellor's Auditorium, CASE Building, CU �Ǹ�Թ� campus or VIA ZOOM

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CU �Ǹ�Թ� Indigenous Peoples' Day Events Announced!

Clint Carroll — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:16:50 +0000

CU �Ǹ�Թ� Indigenous Peoples' Day Events Announced! Clint Carroll Sat, 09/19/2026 - 20:16

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies, in close partnership with Leadership Support and Programming, and with generous support from the Environmental Center, presents:

“Still Here: Refusal, Remembrance, and the Future Beyond 150” -- Events Celebrating and Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026

This year’s theme critically reflects on 150 years of CU �Ǹ�Թ� within the longer arc of Indigenous presence, perseverance, and survival. Learn more on the main Indigenous Peoples’ Day event webpage and download printable flyers on the CNAIS webpage.

Monday Event

Moderated Keynote and Luncheon with Zahn McClarnon, Acclaimed Lakota Actor
Monday, Oct. 12, 11:00am to 1:00pm
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom

Students, staff, faculty, and members of the �Ǹ�Թ� community are invited to participate in a community celebration and observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, featuring guest speaker Zahn McClarnon. McClarnon is an award-winning actor, currently starring in and executive producing AMC’s “Dark Winds.” Clint Carroll, associate professor of ethnic studies and faculty Director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies, will join McClarnon in a moderated discussion.

Lunch will be served. Space will be limited and advance registration is recommended. Please contact lspevents@colorado.edu for questions about the keynote event.

Tuesday Event:

The Truth �Ǹ�Թ� 250-150 Mobile Exhibit: Uncover Colorado's Untold History
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wardenburg Walkway, North Side of Student Health Center

Wednesday Events

Join us for two panel discussions and a film screening exploring Land Back initiatives across the Américas and Indigenous-led bison restoration across the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West. Esteemed speakers will highlight shared challenges, cultural significance, Indigenous stewardship, and the ongoing work to reconnect Indigenous communities with their ancestral lands.

Panel Discussions and Luncheon: Land Back, Bison Back
Wednesday, Oct.14, 9:30am to 2:45pm
Center for Global British & Irish Studies (CBIS), Norlin Library, Room M549

Film Screening and Q&A with the Filmmakers
People of the Sacred Land: The Untold History of Colorado
Wednesday, Oct.14, 3:15pm to 4:30 pm
CASE Building, 4th Floor, Chancellor’s Hall

Featured Panelists and Speakers:

Helen Augare (Blackfeet Nation), Co-Founder and Director, Native Science Field Center, Blackfeet Community College
Luis E. Cárcamo-Huechante (Mapuche), Associate Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Cristina Coc (Q’eqchi Maya), Founder and Program Director, Julian Cho Society
Lucille Contreras (Lipan Apache), Founder and CEO, Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Elsie DuBray (Oóhenuŋpa Lakxóta/Mandan/Hidatsa), Buffalo First
Kelsey John (Diné), Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, CU �Ǹ�Թ�
Patricia Limerick, Professor of History and Director of the Applied History Initiative, CU �Ǹ�Թ�
Libby Lunstrum, Professor of Environmental and Global Studies, Boise State University
Vanessa Racehorse (Shoshone-Bannock/Cherokee/Shoshone-Paiute), Associate Professor of Law, Colorado Law
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. (Rosebud Sioux), Commiunity Liaison, Environmental Data Science Innovation & Impact Lab, CU �Ǹ�Թ�
Rick Williams (Oglala Lakota/Northern Cheyenne), President, People of the Sacred Land

Thursday Event:

Public Talk: Cheyenne Poet and Educator, Dr. Richard E. Littlebear

Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Auditorium, CASE Building (or via Zoom)
Register here.

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Situating Land Back: Public Talk

Cassie Sando — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:43:24 +0000

Situating Land Back: Public Talk Cassie Sando Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:43

CNAIS is excited to welcome Dr. Alexii Sigona to CU �Ǹ�Թ� Campus. Join us for a public talk followed by a Q&A with Alexii. The talk, titled Situating Land Back: Amah Mutsun Stewardship and Place-Based Regeneration in Coastal California.

Friday, September 18
2:30 PM
University Memorial Center (UMC) Room 247

Special thanks to all our co-sponsors for the event!

Join us for a public talk followed by a Q&A with Dr. Alexii Sigona. The talk, titled Situating Land Back: Amah Mutsun Stewardship and Place-Based Regeneration in Coastal California.

Talk on Friday, September 18 @ 2:30 PM
Location: University Memorial Center (UMC) Room 247

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Native Welcome Fall 2026

Cassie Sando — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:48:14 +0000

Native Welcome Fall 2026 Cassie Sando Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:48

Every year, CNAIS hosts a welcome event for new and current students, staff, and faculty, generously supported by the Office of the Provost. We are excited to welcome everyone for an afternoon of community and connection. We will have food, lawn games, and a raffle! The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. All are welcome, and we hope you'll join us.

Native Welcome Event Details

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Location: CNAIS Cottage (1330 Grandview Ave �Ǹ�Թ� CO)

Every year, CNAIS hosts a welcome event for new and current students, staff, and faculty, generously supported by the Office of the Provost. This year's Native Welcome is on September 11, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the CNAIS Cottage!

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2026 Native Graduation Photos

Cassie Sando — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:54:04 +0000

2026 Native Graduation Photos Cassie Sando Mon, 05/11/2026 - 12:54

We had the pleasure of honoring our 2026 Graduates at Native Graduation. We are excited to share a few photos from the event!

We had the pleasure of honoring our 2026 Graduates at Native Graduation. We are excited to share some photos from the event!

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Artist Talk with Jordan Ann Craig

Cassie Sando — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:43:33 +0000

Artist Talk with Jordan Ann Craig Cassie Sando Thu, 03/26/2026 - 16:43

Join us for a special talk with Jordan Ann Craig as she shares insights from her residency at Swoon Art House in �Ǹ�Թ�.

Craig will speak about her experience during the residency, her creative process, and her journey as a Native artist. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation celebrating art, identity, and community.

When: Monday, April 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Where: Visual Arts Complex (VAC) | Room: 1B20

Address: 1085 18th Street �Ǹ�Թ�, CO

Jordan Ann Craig is a Northern Cheyenne artist living and working in Pojoaque Valley, New Mexico. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received her B.A. from Dartmouth College. In 2017, Jordan was awarded the H. Allen Brooks Traveling Fellowship as well as the Eric and Barbara Dobkin Fellowship at the School for Advanced Research SAR). In 2019, Jordan was awarded artist residencies at the Institute for American Indian Arts (IAIA) and the Roswell Artist-in-Residence (RAiR) Program. Her work is shown nationally and internationally. Jordan is currently the Native Artist in Residency at Swoon Art House in �Ǹ�Թ�, CO.

Join us for a special talk with Jordan Ann Craig as she shares insights from her residency at Swoon Art House in �Ǹ�Թ�. Event on Monday, April 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM
at Visual Arts Complex (VAC) | Room: 1B20

Craig will speak about her experience during the residency, her creative process, and her journey as a Native artist. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation celebrating art, identity, and community.

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