We also respectfully affirm our land acknowledgment: Durango School District is located on lands and territories taken from the Núuchiu (Ute) people. This land is also the ancestral home of, or served as a site of trade, gathering, or healing for Apache, Pueblo, Diné, and other nations. We recognize and honor these peoples and nations as traditional stewards of this land and water and respect their enduring relationship with it.
Additionally, we affirm the Board’s 2020 proclamation honoring Native American Heritage Month and its commitment to celebrating and learning from Indigenous communities.
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This month, DSD students and families gathered to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through special events, including performances of and instruction in traditional Indigenous dances at local schools.
