We
pledge our respect for those enduring Indigenous connections to the
place we now call Colorado. G. Tinker, PhD Osage Nation
Embedded in community cultural values, our department cultivates an educational journey where every Native American student feels secure, valued, and rooted in their identity. Recognizing DPS commitments to “Know Justice, Know Peace,” we, the
DPS educational community, place our minds and bodies in this space
while acknowledging Indigenous relatives who have lived in and cared
for this ancient Lan
06/15/2026
Join us for the DPS AIPAC FAMILY PICNIC! 🧺
📅July 14, 5-7 PM at Sloans Lake.
☀️ Check out the AIPAC BBQ Flyer.png for the potluck breakdown, games, & food details.
🍔🍉 See you there, Native DPS families!
👋 Contact [email protected] 📧
06/10/2026
Come join the team!
Please click the link below to apply!
SPECIALIST, NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE Provides academic and culture instruction in primary level schools. Designs, implements, and evaluates the impact the language and culture component has on Native students. Supports will be provided to students to ensure they have equitable opportunities. Current research and practices show language...
06/08/2026
Amazing work the East Natives United students are doing at East HS. They donated go bags to DIFRC using money they fundraised for👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
DIFRC would like to specially thank the Denver East High School Natives United Club for their generous donation!
The students from East High School reached out to DIFRC's Wakanyeja (Youth) program for assistance on facilitating their own beading workshop for all DPS Native students. In reciprocity, Natives United Club decided to use their own money they fundraised to buy feminine overnight products and bags to donate to DIFRC's ICWA services.
The families we serve often need the basic necessities and we strive to give them the best we can. If you are ever interested in donating to DIFRC's mission and services, please reach out! Donations like this make the world of a difference to our famiies.
Thank you to DPS NACE and all the work they do to instill traditional values like generosity into our Native youth!
06/05/2026
NACE & AIPAC Summer 2026 Newsletter is here☀️
We are incredibly excited to share what NACE and the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee have been working on. Dive in to read about our latest NACE updates, highlights from recent initiatives, and what we have planned for the summer ahead.
Inside this edition, you’ll find:
✨ 2026 Graduation and Continuation celebration
✨ Upcoming Summer Youth Programs
✨ Important updates and resources from our AIPAC
Thank you to all of our families, students, and community partners for making this year so vibrant.
Click the link below or in our Linktree to catch up on all the news and stay connected with us over the break.
Read the full newsletter here: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/newsletters/native-american-culture-and-education/newsletters/nace-aipac-2026-summer-newletter 📚✨
Have a safe, wonderful, and restful summer!
05/29/2026
‼️TONIGHT ‼️
Join the Denver Indian Center in celebrating all the graduates, those who promoted and continuing on to the next grade🎉🥳
Please see flyer for more details!
Join the Denver Indian Center, Inc. this Friday, May 29th, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for our Native American Student Graduation, Continuation, Promotion, Summer Community, and Dinner Celebration.
We are excited to come together to honor and uplift our students as they achieve important milestones and continue their educational journeys. Please scan the QR code to ensure your student is recognized during the celebration!
We look forward to celebrating with families and community as we recognize the accomplishments and bright futures of our youth.
05/29/2026
Fort Lewis College & Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Summer Trip!!
We are excited to announce a special partnership between the Denver Public Schools NACE department and Crow Canyon Archeological Center.
Join DPS NACE for a visit to Fort Lewis College, river rafting and rich land based learning opportunities at Mesa Verde National Park.
📅 When & Where:
WHEN: Monday, June 15th to Thursday, June 18th, 2026
DROP-OFF/PICK UP: The DPS Native Student Center at West High School (951 Elati St Denver, CO 80204)
TIME: More details to come
ℹ️ Important Details:
WHO CAN ATTEND: DPS Native American High School Students who are finishing 9th, 10th, or 11th grade this semester.
Please apply to the application below in a timely manner.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Questions? Reach out to [email protected].
‼️TONIGHT ‼️
Join the Denver Indian Center in celebrating all the graduates, those who promoted and continuing on to the next grade🎉🥳
Please see flyer for more details!
05/27/2026
Mark your calendars 📅✅
05/27/2026
Attention NACE student and families!
All My Relations Celebration is partnering with Rock the Rez , a nonprofit that offers free summer camps to Indigenous girls, two-spirit, transgender, and LGBTQ+ youth (ages 7-17).
This year's camp will be from 8am - 4pm from August 6th - 9th (half day on the 9th). Location is TBD. There are limited spots (20-25) that the camp can accommodate. Campers will have the opportunity to perform a song at the show!
Please reach out to [email protected] for more questions.
05/02/2026
Attention Graduates!!!
Native students have the right to honor their cultures at graduation. Our resource explains how the First Amendment connects to wearing regalia and shares steps students can take to prepare before graduation day.
Learn more and access the full poster and resource here: https://collegefund.org/blog/the-first-amendment-and-the-right-to-wear-regalia/
