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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lindsey Scheinder

March 7, 2023

Over the last decade or so, non-Native natural resource and environmental management researchers and practitioners have become interested in incorporating Indigenous perspectives into their work. But is that really possible, when many environmental problems that exist today are the legacy of actions taken to “tame the frontier,” and settler colonialism continues to shape relations between […]

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nikoli Attai

February 9, 2023

Dr. Nikoli Attai is an Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, focusing on Black queer and feminist studies. He has taught ETST 201: Introduction to Queer Studies, ETST 412: Africa and the African Diaspora, and ETST 305: Ethnicity, Class and Gender in the US and is excited to develop classes on queer politics in the global […]

ISTAR Program Provides Support for Native American Youth and Families

February 8, 2023

Dr. Lindsey Schneider and the department was featured in the Bohemian Foundation’s Grantee Spotlight for work on The Indigenous Science, Arts, Technology, and Resilience (ISTAR) Camp. Created to support for Native American youth and families in Fort Collins, the program offers a K-8th grade summer camp, as well as community nights and cultural activities. Their […]

Fostering a Culture of Care: Restorative Justice Education Creates Space in the Classroom

December 8, 2022

Fostering a Culture of Care: Restorative Justice Education Creates Space In the Classroom Lula Tewold and Olivia Lynch join Dr. Tom Cavanaugh at Restorative Justice Education to create a “culture of cure” that trains educators how to foster culturally appropriate relationship and interactions built on equity with students in the classroom.

Why restoring Indigenous land rights is good for the plant

November 23, 2022

Assistant Professor Dr. Lindsey Schneider gave the talk “Why restoring Indigenous land rights is good for the plant” at TEDx Mile High in Denver last spring and her talk will be featured on the main TED Talk website on November 23rd, 2022. Perhaps you’ve seen or heard a land acknowledgment before — it’s a brief statement recognizing […]

Fostering a Culture of Care: Restorative Justice Education Creates Space In the Classroom

November 18, 2022

Lula Tewolde and Olivia Lynch join Dr. Tom Cavanaugh at Restorative Justice Education to create a “culture of care” that trains educators how to foster culturally appropriate relationships and interactions built on equity with students in the classroom.