Youth on Record acknowledges that we are on the stolen lands of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (The Great Sioux Nation), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), and hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho) peoples. 

Both the State of Colorado and the United States Government carried out genocide, ethnic cleansing, and forced removal against these peoples a way to acquire land. 

We honor that our organization stands on what is still and will always be sacred and ancestral Indigenous land. We continue to seek concrete avenues to support our Indigenous neighbors here in the Greater Denver Area who are an integral and cherished part of our community. 

Land acknowledgement is only one small part of supporting Indigenous communities. This work continues for Youth on Record. 

Local Organizations and Events:

Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs 

Denver American Indian Commission

Denver Indian Center 

Denver Indian Family Resource Center

Denver March Powwow Website

KGNU Community Radio - Indian Voices 

Spirit of the Sun

The Denver American Indian Festival 

Tribe Websites:

Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ Southern Ute Tribe Website

Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Website 

Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho) Website

Education Guides: 

Ute Resource Guide Designed for Fourth Grade

National Resources:

Native American Rights Fund Website

 

Looking for more? Check out this incredible resource guide compiled by the Denver American Indian Commission.