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~ As the City of Colorado Springs recognizes the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, it is a time to reflect on the history and future of Native American groups in the Pikes Peak Region. With at least 48 federally recognized tribes having deep connections to this land, it is important to acknowledge and honor their presence.
The Ute, Kiowa, Jicarilla Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne, and Arapaho are just some of the tribes that have a strong presence in this region. These tribes have been integral in shaping the culture and history of Colorado Springs and continue to foster their relationships with this land.
For years, the City of Colorado Springs has worked closely with multiple Native American tribes through its Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. This partnership involves consulting with official tribal representatives before any construction projects or alterations are made to regional parks and open spaces. As the original stewards of this land, these Native American partners play a crucial role in caring for many important places that hold significance for people far and wide.
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Among these partnerships, the City has most frequently worked with the three Ute Tribes. The Utes have a long-standing connection to this region as they were the first inhabitants of what is now known as Colorado. While Colorado Springs may only cover a small portion of Ute territory that once spanned over 200,000 square miles, it remains an important part of their ancestral homelands. The Ute people have been living in this area for over 14,000 years as hunter-gatherers and their oral histories identify the Rocky Mountains, surrounding basins, and plains as traditional homelands.
As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day here in Colorado Springs – home to many Native American groups and individuals – it is important to recognize their contributions to the existing culture of the Pikes Peak Region. These dedicated stewards continue to care for their sacred homelands and their presence is a reminder of the rich history and diversity of this area.
The Ute, Kiowa, Jicarilla Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne, and Arapaho are just some of the tribes that have a strong presence in this region. These tribes have been integral in shaping the culture and history of Colorado Springs and continue to foster their relationships with this land.
For years, the City of Colorado Springs has worked closely with multiple Native American tribes through its Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. This partnership involves consulting with official tribal representatives before any construction projects or alterations are made to regional parks and open spaces. As the original stewards of this land, these Native American partners play a crucial role in caring for many important places that hold significance for people far and wide.
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Among these partnerships, the City has most frequently worked with the three Ute Tribes. The Utes have a long-standing connection to this region as they were the first inhabitants of what is now known as Colorado. While Colorado Springs may only cover a small portion of Ute territory that once spanned over 200,000 square miles, it remains an important part of their ancestral homelands. The Ute people have been living in this area for over 14,000 years as hunter-gatherers and their oral histories identify the Rocky Mountains, surrounding basins, and plains as traditional homelands.
As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day here in Colorado Springs – home to many Native American groups and individuals – it is important to recognize their contributions to the existing culture of the Pikes Peak Region. These dedicated stewards continue to care for their sacred homelands and their presence is a reminder of the rich history and diversity of this area.
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