Tag: Native American
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Where the buffalo roam: Denver transfers bison to local Native American tribes
More than 30 bison stood lackadaisically in the falling Golden snow, patiently waiting to be driven through the storm to their new homes. The City and County of Denver transferred 34 yearling bison to American Indian tribes and organizations — including the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Buffalo First, Navajo Nation and Tall Bull Memorial Council — on Friday at Genesse Park…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Broncos watch parties and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. SATURDAY Every popular Broncos watering hole, and they’re…
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Weekend Things To Do Around Colorado Springs and Beyond
FRIDAY-JAN. 3 Nights of lights, a holiday delight, begin Friday at the sparkling drive-through Magic of Lights, Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain. A fill-the-car family time through Jan. 3. Special features to see: a Holiday Barbie display, Big Foot Monster Truck and a dinosaur’s Prehistoric Christmas. 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,…
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Proposed Denver American Indian Cultural Embassy aims to help restore native Coloradans’ voice in homeland
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A proposed American Indian Cultural Embassy could be coming to the Mile High City as part of the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond. The embassy would be a homecoming for many tribal nations who called the lands of metro Denver home more than 100 years ago before being forcibly relocated or killed in events such as…
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Getting the ‘S’ word out: What happens when Colorado county road names change
Imagine receiving an official letter from the county informing you that your address is going to change because it contains an offensive word. That will soon happen to 74 households located on “Old Squaw Pass Road,” “Little Squaw Pass Road” and “Squaw Mountain Trail” — three corridors that wind between Evergreen and Idaho Springs on…
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Claims of tribal heritage not enough to trigger ‘Indian child’ protections, Colorado justices say
Family members’ assertions that a child has American Indian heritage are insufficient to trigger the longstanding federal protections for tribal children in welfare proceedings, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The justices resolved an issue that has split the state’s Court of Appeals and focused attention on a key section of the Indian Child…
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Tipping Point: Colorado River tribes fight for their water rights
Some 10,000 households on the vast Navajo Nation, which covers 27,000 square miles in three states, are still without running water. Native American tribes hold some of the most senior water rights in the Colorado River Basin, but history has shown that having senior water rights and having water are two different realities. The tribes,…
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Colorado Springs Native American artist receives grant
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A popular muralist received a financial boost this week. Colorado Creative Industries announced Thursday it would award 32 Colorado artists and organizations $495,000 in Arts in Society Grants, including Peyton-based Native American artist and activist Gregg Deal. His 66-foot-tall mural “Take Back the Power” was installed last month in this year’s “Art on the Streets” downtown…