Denver Indian Center, Inc.

08/14/2020

We have tons of fresh produce and bread with food bank today from 10:00am-2:00pm. First come first served, please remain in your vehicle.

08/14/2020

If you or someone you know needs help paying for food, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help. Learn more >> http://bit.ly/SNAPcolorado

08/13/2020

If you would like to submit for the Denver Art Museum virtual pow wow, please click on the link below.

The 31st annual Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow is going virtual (on Facebook and Youtube on September 12). This is a call for dancers to register online and submit video to be considered for a $

08/12/2020

Also on this day…

On August 11, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed into law the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Being allowed to freely exercise our right to pray and conduct tribal ceremonies in our own homeland seems strange, but this law allowed us to openly dance, sing, and pray as our grandfathers did without retribution… Each day I hear of people in Indian Country contracting COVID-19, and sadly, many tribal elders with the virus dying before their time. This disease is deadly and it is real, please continue to do what you can to help slow the spread and practice healthy habits as much as possible. The Creator gave each of us a brain and a will to make choices. Ask for strength and wisdom through prayer in your own way and help everyone by washing hands regularly, practice social distancing and please, please, please, wear a mask in public places...

Aho,

Rick Waters

08/11/2020

On this day…

On August 11, 1680 the Pueblo Rebellion took place in New Mexico under the leadership of a Tewa named Pope’. It was a strategic plan in which as many Spanish missions as possible were attacked on the same day (it was also recorded as happening on August 10). This organized uprising of the Pueblo people against Spanish colonizers resulted in driving out the Spanish in what is present day New Mexico… Today, strategically planned protests are happening around the country and bringing awareness to the many injustices faced by people of color in our country. Unlike Pope’s Rebellion but still effective, today’s protests are different in that they are planned as non-violent demonstrations. Another way we can effectively make our voices heard is by joining forces and everyone preparing and planning to vote on November 3rd. If you’re not registered to vote, please plan to do so and be prepared to cast your ballot on Election Day 2020…NATIVE VOTES MATTER, NATIVE VOTES COUNT!

Aho,

Rick Waters

08/10/2020

Hello Friends,
We hope you are enjoying this nice weather safely these past few days. We wanted to see if anyone has noticed anything different and new on our website?
The first one to respond to the Denver Indian Center, Inc. page with the correct answer will win a $25.00 gift card. Take a look, let us know!
www.denverindiancenter.org

"To empower American Indian, youth, elders, families, and community by promoting self-determination and economic, mental, and physical health through education, advocacy, and cultural enrichment, since 1983"

08/05/2020

Good Morning,

There will be NO Food Bank today at the center. August 5, 2020.

08/05/2020

A year ago in September, the Denver Indian Center brought REDBONE to town for an outdoor concert at Levitt Pavilion. Because of safety and health concerns due to COVID-19, we will not be sponsoring another outdoor concert this year. We hope to bring another Native American Indian headliner again next year. In the meantime, enjoy this recently released music video of REDBONE!

"Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone - Official Music Video Listen to Redbone: https://redbone-music.lnk.to/streamYD This music video, for the iconic song tha...

08/04/2020

Also, on this day...
On August 3, 1948, a New Mexico court ruled in a landmark decision that American Indians were allowed to vote. 78 years ago, Isleta Pueblo member Miguel Trujillo challenged a New Mexico law that had prevented Native Americans from voting...In three months on November 3, 2020, Native American Indians from New Mexico and all across Indian Country will have the right to vote and exercise what many of our forebearers were not allowed by law to do so. If you are not registered to vote, please do in preparation for the upcoming November election. Keep informed of candidate platforms and ballot issues that directly and indirectly affect you and Indian Country...Your voice matters, YOUR VOTE COUNTS...Indian Country Matters.

Aho,
Rick Waters

08/03/2020

On this day…
On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain on his way to being discovered by Native American Indians. Need I say more…

Aho,
Rick Waters

07/31/2020

Food Bank is closed for the day! We have distributed all the food we had! Great work for our community!!