Longmont’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Saturday November 2, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave). This free event is open to the public and features family activities, Native dancers and drummers, storytelling, food, giveaways and more.   

 

Inspired by the Longmont Sister Cities Association’s work in establishing a formalized relationship with the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the annual event highlights Native American history, culture and traditions. The event was created to foster awareness and healing by bridging the gap between the Longmont community and the original people of this land.  

 

Scheduled activities include: 

 

• Teepee raising with the Longtime Sleeping Family from the Wind River Reservation 

• Dancing and music by Northern Colorado Youth and Drifting Bull Drum Group 

• Sessions focused on craft projects, drum making and storytelling 

• An educational presentation on traditional foods 

• A screening of “Who She Was” documentary film (which highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children movement) including Q&A with filmmaker Jordan Dresser 

• Food including Indian tacos (featuring fresh fry bread made on site) 

 

“This year’s event aims to engage our community with multigenerational-focused activities, performances, and presentations geared toward cultural awareness and traditions,” said Longmont Children, Youth and Families Community Coordinator Jenny Diaz-Leon. “We are excited to welcome so many terrific performers and presenters to Longmont.” 

 

Sponsors for the event include the Longmont Native American Heritage Month Committee, the Longmont Community Foundation, the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee, Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, and the City of Longmont. 

 

For more information on the event, contact Jenny Diaz-Leon at jennifer.diaz-leon@longmontcolorado.gov or 303-774-3754.

 

For information on other Children, Youth and Families programs, please visit bit.ly/cyflongmont or call the Youth Center at 303-651-8580. 

 

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About Children, Youth & Families 

Longmont’s Children, Youth and Families division (CYF), often referred to as the Youth Center, provides a variety of no-cost bilingual (English/Spanish) services to help the City of Longmont’s children, youth, and families reach their greatest potential. CYF offers youth development and family engagement programs, professional counseling, early childhood support programs, and also provides support to tackle community issues and problems. Their mission is to empower children, youth, and families to be active, responsible members of society while strengthening their connection to the communities in which they live. Learn more at bit.ly/cyflongmont.