Native American Community Events in Colorado

A supportive, low-pressure space for reflection, connection, and community care. Come as you are and leave a little lighter. ✨ Monthly Mental Health Check-Ins ✨ Hosted by Medicine Mama Kia of Witch Wellness In collaboration with The Karma House Join us for a monthly space of support, reflection, and real connection. These Mental Health Check-Ins are created to offer a consistent, welcoming environment where you can show up as you are—no pressure, no performance, just community. This gathering centers care, conversation, and collective healing, with a special focus on uplifting Black, Indigenous, and Queer voices, experiences, and well-being. While this space is intentionally curated with that focus, all are welcome to attend with respect and openness. 💜 What to Expect: • A supportive, low-pressure space to share (or simply listen) • Opportunities for reflection, grounding, and connection • Light facilitation by Medicine Mama Kia • Snacks, community care, and gentle vibes • Optional activities and resources to support mental wellness Whether you’re navigating something heavy, seeking connection, or simply wanting to be in a space where you don’t have to hold it all alone—this is for you. 🌿 Kava + Community New guests receive their first shell of kava on us. Additional kava and beverages are available for purchase. (The Karma House is a kava bar and community space—feel free to ask questions if it’s your first time!) 💫 Cost: Free to attend Donations are welcome but not required (sliding scale available) 🛍️ Vendors Welcome We invite healers, artists, and community vendors—especially those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Queer—to share their offerings. This is a beautiful opportunity to connect your work with a community rooted in care and intention. ✨ Come as you are. ✨ Stay as long as you need. ✨ Leave a little lighter. We look forward to sitting in community with you 💜

The Native American Law Students Association represents a meaningful community of indigenous law students at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law in Denver, Colorado. This student organization embodies the law school's deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a supportive space where Native American students can connect, mentor one another, and build lasting professional relationships. Located in Denver, CO, the Sturm College of Law has a distinguished history of innovation and progressive legal education. The institution's founding principle—establishing the nation's first legal aid clinic in 1904—reflects an enduring commitment to serving underrepresented communities and advancing social justice through legal practice. This heritage of purposeful education creates an ideal environment for the Native American Law Students Association to thrive. The association serves as both a support network and a platform for advocacy within the law school community. Members benefit from peer mentorship programs that help navigate the challenges of legal education while maintaining cultural identity and community connection. The organization also facilitates relationships between Native American law students and the broader Denver legal community, opening doors to internships, networking events, and professional opportunities. As part of the larger student organization ecosystem at the Sturm College of Law, the Native American Law Students Association contributes to the rich tapestry of student life in Denver. The law school actively encourages students to form and participate in organizations that reflect their interests and identities, with funding provided through the Student Bar Association. Through this organization, Native American law students at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado find community, support, and inspiration as they pursue legal careers dedicated to making a difference in their communities and beyond.

Based in Boulder, CO, the Colorado Indian Bar Association represents a unique community of legal professionals unified by their commitment to Native American rights and Indian law. Founded in 1986 by visionary lawyers who recognized the critical need for collaboration among Indian law practitioners, CIBA has grown into a cornerstone organization for American Indian attorneys, law practitioners, and Native American law students throughout Colorado. The association embodies a mission rooted in justice and community empowerment, striving to create meaningful change for Indian people through effective legal advocacy and representation. CIBA serves as a welcoming forum where Native Americans can connect with peers, share experiences, and engage in discussions about local and national issues affecting tribal communities. Beyond professional networking, the organization is deeply invested in cultivating the next generation of Native American lawyers, providing encouragement and support to law students pursuing careers in Indian law. CIBA demonstrates its commitment to community education by regularly sponsoring and supporting events that promote awareness of Native American issues and the complexities of American Indian law. The organization's dedication to promoting Native American representation in the judiciary reflects its broader vision of systemic change and equal opportunity within the legal system. Through its multifaceted approach to advocacy, education, and professional development, CIBA continues to strengthen the legal community serving Indian people across Colorado.

Spirit of the Sun, Inc. is an Indigenous women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Colorado, serving Native American communities both in urban settings and on reservations nationwide since 2002. Rooted in Denver, CO, the organization recognizes that meaningful development work requires understanding the deep connections between culture, community, economy, and health, and that lasting change only happens through genuine collaboration and relationship-building. The organization honors the lands of the Tsésthoe (Cheyenne), hinonoeino biitoowu (Arapaho), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ (Ute), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, as well as 48 other tribes with historical ties to the region. Spirit of the Sun's mission centers on boosting the resilience of Native people, especially youth and young adults, guided by the Seven Generations teachings that emphasize intergenerational wisdom and ancestral food freedom. The organization's vision is to nurture the next generation of Native leaders, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals who will guide their communities toward wellness, prosperity, and cultural revitalization. Through strategic partnerships with tribal nations including the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Northern Arapaho, Spokane, and Standing Rock Sioux, Spirit of the Sun demonstrates deep commitment to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances of each community it serves. The organization believes in community care and maintains strong local connections while expanding successful programming to serve Native communities across the nation.