Reconciliation is a shared responsibility
At Fort Lewis College, reconciliation is a shared responsibility that amplifies Indigenous voices where our entire community contributes by engaging with our history and actively participating in collaborative efforts. Employee engagement in this work is critical as we continue to learn and support Indigenous students, communities, and Tribal Nations. Together, we work collaboratively to create meaningful, lasting institutional change.
1:30 PM - 9:30 AM
Jones 147 or virtual
Join us for the first in a two-session series on Reconciliation at FLC.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Join us for the second session of our Reconciliation at FLC professional learning series.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Current opportunities
Fort Lewis College was awarded a nearly $1 million grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) at Wake Forest University to establish a Center for Reconciliation that integrates character education into the college’s ongoing efforts to confront its legacy as a former Federal Indian Boarding School. This transformative initiative aims to embed reconciliation into the fabric of institutional culture through a justice-oriented, community-driven approach that centers Indigenous voices and values.
The Center will coordinate campus-wide reconciliation programming, support fellowships for students, faculty, and staff, and develop open educational resources (OER) to promote inclusive character development. The project will implement professional learning and curricular innovations that foster dialogue, healing, and institutional change.
In Fall 2026, the Department of Reconciliation will be seeking proposals for initiatives and projects which center reconciliation.
Fort Lewis College’s Indigenous Policy and Advocacy Program empowers students to become leaders and advocates for Tribal Nations. Through culturally responsive leadership training, mentorship, research, and policy education. This program prepares students to influence decision-making at local, tribal, state, and national levels. Rooted in FLC’s reconciliation commitment, this program centers Indigenous voices and works toward health equity, justice, and stronger Tribal governance. This transformative work is supported by a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, helping us advance health equity and leadership opportunities for students.
Employees can nominate students to participate in this opportunity.
Nominate a student