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In the Dirt is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist. The film will be followed by a community conversation facilitated by Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk as part of the National Endowment for Humanities’ United We Stand initiative. Tickets available at ACT Film Fest [2].

Free Facilitator Trainings prepare people to plan and facilitate conversations about vital issues and questions across different beliefs and backgrounds. Coloradans who complete the training will be certified to facilitate community conversations with our organization throughout the state and be paid for those services. Applications for the upcoming trainings in Greeley and Denver in April are due March 27.

Museum on Main Street [4]

“Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition drawing on the history and culture of rural America to provoke fresh thinking and spark conversations about the future and sustainability of rural communities, is now open in Yampa at the Yampa-Egeria Historical Museum [5] through April 20th.

Five States of Colorado Upcoming Screenings [6]

Free screenings of The Five States of Colorado continue with the next two taking place in Fort Collins at The Lory Student Center Theater on April 10 and in Ouray at The Wright Opera House on May 17. Following the screening, Colorado Humanities offers either a Q&A session with an expert from the film or a community conversation with a trained facilitator to encourage dialogue and reflection on the diverse cultural and geographical tapestry of Colorado.

Colorado Book Awards – Save the Date! [7]

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Finalists Celebration and Winners Announcement will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Tivoli Turnhalle theater at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Auraria campus. $30 Tickets will be available for purchase starting May 6 in our store [8] or by phone.

PROGRAMS

Inspiring conversation and exploration of our shared cultural heritage

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS [12]

Community Conversations Are you interested in tackling difficult topics with your community? Host a facilitated community conversation with Colorado Humanities! Our facilitators are located in all parts of Colorado and have been

Betsy Lopez [11]2024-03-18T13:06:09-06:00

FACILITATOR TRAINING [14]

Learn How to Facilitate Community Conversations Free Facilitator Training for Reflective Conversations prepares people to plan and facilitate conversations about vital issues and questions across different beliefs and backgrounds. Coloradans who complete

Tawnya Albright [15]2024-03-11T14:15:39-06:00

THE FIVE STATES OF COLORADO [6]

Revealing the historic development of a population as diverse as the land itself. In 1861, the U.S. Congress carved Colorado’s boundaries representing no river, mountain range, tribe, or language group to enclose

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COLORADO BOOK AWARDS [7]

Celebrating the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers.

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CHANGING THE LEGACY OF RACE & ETHNICITY [19]

These community conversations are designed to dive deeply into how we might change the legacy of race.

Tawnya Albright [15]2024-03-26T17:18:45-06:00

COSHARP [20]

Grants [21]

Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (COSHARP) grants

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HISTORY LIVE DURANGO [22]

History [23]

A community round-table of organizations work together to plan this annual month-long series of events.

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SPEAKERS BUREAU [24]

These experienced, engaging local authors are available to come to your cultural center or school.

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HIGH PLAINS CHAUTAUQUA [25]

History [23]

Enjoy education and entertainment presented through a unique combination of theatre and history.

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COLORADO POET LAUREATE [26]

Award-winning poet Andrea Gibson uses words to empower and forge connections.

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MOTHEREAD/FATHEREAD COLORADO [27]

Help your children be better communicators by implementing these family reading practices.

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BLACK HISTORY LIVE [28]

History [23]

A prominent African American scholar portrays an important historical figure during this February tour.

Tawnya Albright [15]2023-11-06T11:50:09-07:00

CHANGE IN RURAL COLORADO [29]

Loving Our Land Colorado Humanities and the Regional Economic Development Institute at Colorado State University offer a series of free, online conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing rural Colorado. Loving Our

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