Research Guides: Indigenous Research & Knowledges in North America: Local Resources

Local Resources

Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS)
Denver Indian Center
This center offers programs, events and ideas to get involved.
Chief Niwot
Honoring the southern Arapaho tribal leader, Chief Niwot.
Indigenous peoples in Colorado
Census data from the 2010 Census Bureau.
State-Tribal Consultations
Find information about formal state consultations with Indian tribes.
Lakota People
Servicios de la Raza
Native American Rights Fund
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has provided legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who might otherwise have gone without adequate representation.
Denver Indian Family Resource Center
DICI is an urban cultural gathering center for the American Indian/ Alaska Native community. of the Denver Metro area. Founded in 1983 to meet the unique needs and challenges facing the of the Native community; we support our Native youth and community by providing guidance for economic
empowerment and self-reliance, programs that empower families and honor our elders, and by offering a space where Native culture can be preserved and celebrated.
Navajo Nation
Indianz
Find news articles.
American Indian College Fund
Mission: The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities.
Pi'ilani Hawaiian Civic Club Of Colorado
The club is made up of native Hawaiians, former residents of Hawaii and other who simply love Hawai’i. Although we are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, we come together with a sense of community to share the history, culture and beauty of Hawai’i.

Events

Arapahoe woman Pretty Nose, 1879. Pubic Domain Image.

Tipi Raiser
Volunteers are invited to join the Tipi Raisers at our Base Camp and work and play alongside Lakota tribal workers to help repair homes, deliver needed donations, cut firewood, share meals and learn about the rich Lakota culture.
CNAIS Native Welcome
"Every year, CNAIS hosts a welcome event for new and current students, generously supported by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement."

Of Interest

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Ulukau: The Hawaiian electronic library

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Papakilo Database

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA’s) Papakilo Database, is the ongoing development of a cutting edge and comprehensive “Database of Databases” consisting of varied collections of data pertaining to historically and culturally significant places, events, and documents in Hawai'i’s history. This online repository of data will greatly increase OHA’s ability to preserve and perpetuate cultural and historical information and practices, thus providing an invaluable resource to educate other regulatory agencies, OHA’s Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, and the general public.

Native Americans Rights Fund Blog (NARF)

Colorado Encyclopedia

The Apache Nation Chamber of Commerce

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Ute Nation

The Utes have a tribal membership of 2,970 and over half of its membership lives on the Reservation. They operate their own tribal government and oversee approximately 1.3 million acres of trust land. The Utes also operate several businesses including a Super Market, Gas Stations, Bowling Alley, Tribal Feedlot, Uinta River Technologies, Ute Tribal Enterprises LLC and Water Systems. Cattle raising and mining of oil and natural gas is big business on the reservation. Water Systems manager provides water and sewer needs for several communities.

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"Wheel" by Artist Edgar Heap of Birds

Artist Edgard Heap of Birds is a Southern Cheyenne and enrolled in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.

Wheel. Image used under the Creative Commons License (CC BY-ND 2.0).

"Indian Science" Jaune Quick–to–See Smith

Artist Jaune Quick–to–See Smith is a Native American of French-Cree, Shoshone, and Salish blood.

Indian Science by Jaune Quick–to–See Smith. Image used under the Creative Commons License (CC BY 2.0).

Films by and about Ute People

Ute Wisdom, Language and Creation Story

Larry shares his thoughts on the Ute Indian people today and shares Ute wisdom, including the Creation Story.

Larry is a member of the Ute Indian Tribe, and he is a filmmaker and story teller. He's also a veteran who served in Vietnam. He shares Ute wisdom and language.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Seasons of the Nuche: Tales of the Ute People

Nina Gabianelli of the Aspen Historical Society and special guest, Skylar Lomahaftewa of the Northern Ute Tribe look at the role of storytelling in the history of native peoples in Colorado.

Spirit of the Nuche

Historical documentary on the Ute Indian People of Utah and Colorado. Shot on 16mm film in the mid-1990s.