University of Colorado Boulder Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day Events Focused on Land Back and Bison Restoration
The University of Colorado Boulder is hosting multiple events on Oct. 14 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, featuring panel discussions on Land Back initiatives and bison restoration alongside a short film screening. The morning begins with a panel exploring efforts to restore ancestral land to Indigenous communities across North, Central, and South America.
Morning Panel Explores Global Land Back Initiatives
The morning session opens with a panel discussion dedicated to Land Back initiatives. Panelists will offer insight from ongoing projects aimed at returning ancestral land to Indigenous communities across North, Central, and South America.
Afternoon Sessions Examine Indigenous-Led Bison Restoration
In a nod to the school’s buffalo mascot, the first afternoon session brings together panelists to discuss Indigenous-led bison restoration initiatives in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West. This session examines the cultural, ecological, and community significance of bringing bison back to the regions where the animals were a central figure before colonization.
Film Screening Highlights Colorado Colonization History
The day concludes with a screening of the short film People of the Sacred Land.
The film takes an unflinching look at the history of Colorado, focusing on the destructive impact of colonization on Native people.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Event
Where are the Indigenous Peoples’ Day events taking place?
The events are being held at the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Oct. 14.
What topics do the afternoon panels cover?
The afternoon session focuses on Indigenous-led bison restoration initiatives in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West, examining their cultural, ecological, and community significance.