Stories tagged with Colorado Governor Jared Polis

Thu Mar 9th, 2023

UMU Tribe voices support for Dolores River protections

Arron Julian (Jicarilla Apache)

Director of Office of Liaisons for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

Thu Dec 15th, 2022

Julian appointed to Office of Liaison for Missing, Murdered Indigenous Relatives

Thu Mar 10th, 2022

Polis Administration’s Clean Truck Strategy would reduce pollution, save money

Fri Jan 28th, 2022

Governor Jared Polis proclaims Jan. 23-Jan. 29 ‘Colorado School Choice Week’

Tribal dignitaries stand with Gov. Jared Polis as he signs two executive orders rescinding proclamations, issued in 1864 by Territorial Governor John Evans, that led to the Sand Creek Massacre. Also pictured, from left to right: Jameson Blackbear, Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe; Jeanvieve Jerome of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe and Lakota; Speaker of the House Alec Garnett, D-Denver; Reggie Wassana, Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe; and Jordan Dresser, chairman of the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

Fri Aug 27th, 2021

Gov. Polis rescinds historical proclamations by Executive Order

Southern Ute Chairman Melvin Baker attended a bill signing ceremony at the Denver Indian Center on Monday, June 28. Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed three bills into law: HB21-1289 Funding for Broadband Development, SB21-116 Prohibit American Indian Mascots, and SB21-029 Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition all of which positively impact the Tribe.

Fri Jul 2nd, 2021

Baker attends historic mascot bill signing

Colorado Governor Jared Polis visited the Southern Ute Reservation on Saturday, May 15, to meet with Tribal Council. The quick discussion included the State of Colorado and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and covered broadband, challenges with law enforcement, substance abuse, and lack of resources for treatment. Tribal leaders also shared concerns with the language loss and mental health. “We share some of the same challenges, and will continue to work together to find solutions,” Polis expressed.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Polis makes in-person visit to Tribe

Fri Apr 9th, 2021

Governor Polis declares April 2021 ‘Speech and Debate Month’

Thu Mar 11th, 2021

A year later, remembering and honoring those we have lost

Fri Dec 4th, 2020

Polis joined by Dr. Fauci, America’s Top Infectious Disease Expert

Fri Nov 6th, 2020

Gov. Polis directs one-time $375 stimulus payments to qualifying individuals experiencing economic hardships in Colorado

Makayla Taylor concentrates on placing the correct pieces into a globe puzzle during class at the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy on Thursday, Jan. 30. Sensory learning is vital in the Montessori way of teaching.

Fri Jul 31st, 2020

SUIMA seeks parent input on reopening plans

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