There has been very little discussion of the Sand Creek Massacre or John Evans’ role in it in any of… Read more Part Five: Looking Forward at DU and Beyond
Part Four: Surviving and Resisting as a Family
On a cold and snowy Saturday night, on Jan. 16, 2019, five Native students crammed into a small kitchen in… Read more Part Four: Surviving and Resisting as a Family
Part Three: The “Pioneer Experience” for DU’s Native Students
Every Native student, or student of color for that matter, has the story. It’s often referred to in our communities… Read more Part Three: The “Pioneer Experience” for DU’s Native Students
Part Two: How DU’s Past Shapes Students’ Present
I still remember the first professional dinner I attended at DU. The dinner was meant to formally introduce first year… Read more Part Two: How DU’s Past Shapes Students’ Present
Part One: Navigating Academia While Native
A little over three years ago, I took my first steps on the University of Denver’s (DU) campus as an… Read more Part One: Navigating Academia While Native