29 FEBRUARY
12:30 PM – 01:45 PM

North Classroom Building Room 1606 (1200 Larimer Street, CU Denver)

Johnny Valdez, an emerging Nunt’zi, Ute Traditional Ecological Knowledge scholar originally from the Southern Ute reservation, will present on the history of economic development strategies on Indigenous lands and implications for cultural preservation, environmental protection, and sustainability.

Moderated by Dr. Ivan J. Ramírez, CU Denver Department of Health & Behavioral Sciences.

With commentary by Dr. Aldora White Eagle, Hinono’ei (Northern Arapaho), CU Denver Director of American Indian Student Services (AISS).

Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) DEI Council and AISS. Food and Drinks will be served.