Native American Engagement

Building trust and meaningful relationships with Native Nations and our local Indigenous community is important to the City's commitment to fair access, partnership and belonging for all. It's also how we provide exceptional service to our community.

The City strives to connect staff with local leaders and organizations. Our mission is to deepen relationships in the Native community and respond to urgent and long-standing needs impacting Indigenous Peoples. Our doors are always open if you have questions or would like to talk.

Land Acknowledgement

Members of the Fort Collins Native American and Native Nations Community Advisory Panel (NNCAP) co-wrote the Land Acknowledgement for the City. This statement represents and recognizes the historical and present contributions of the Native Community in Fort Collins.

We acknowledge and honor the lands situated within the City of Fort Collins as the original homelands of the Hinono’eiteen (Arapaho), Tsétsėhéstȧhese (Cheyenne), Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche), Caiugu (Kiowa), Čariks i Čariks (Pawnee), Sosonih (Shoshone), Oc'eti S'akowin (Lakota) and Núuchiu (Ute) Peoples. This area is an important site of trade, gathering, and healing for these Native Nations. These lands are home to a diverse urban Native community representing multiple Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples. Despite forced removal and land dispossession, they continue to thrive as resilient members of our community. We are grateful for Native community members and honor the rich cultural heritage they bring to our collective community. We further recognize and value their social, intellectual, economic and cultural contributions. The City of Fort Collins is committed to supporting, partnering and working with the Native and Indigenous community.

Programs and Events

The City partners with Indigenous/Native community members to support programs and events celebrating Indigenous Peoples and culture.

Visit the Events Calendar to view upcoming events and programs.