Reconciliation at FLC Learning Sessions
We are offering our two-part series “Reconciliation at FLC” again this Fall. There will be four sessions for Part 1 and four sessions for Part 2. Sessions are 90 minutes long and will be offered in-person at Jones 147. Food and drink will be provided.
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Part 1 sessions
- Monday, September 7 at 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 13 at 1 pm
- Monday, November 9 at 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 8 at 1 pm
Part 2 sessions
Staff
- Thursday, September 10 at 1 pm
- Friday, October 16 at 12:30 pm
- Thursday, November 12 at 1 pm
- Friday, December 11 at 12:30 pm
Faculty
- Friday, September 11 at 12:30 pm
- Thursday, October 15 at 1 pm
- Friday, November 13 at 12:30 pm
- Thursday, December 10 at 1 pm
Reconciliation and Educating Character
Fort Lewis College was awarded a nearly $1 million grant from the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University to establish a department of reconciliation. The department will integrate character education into the College’s ongoing work to confront its legacy as a former federal Indian boarding school.
This initiative will embed reconciliation into institutional culture through a justice-oriented, community-driven approach that centers Indigenous voices and values. The department will coordinate campus-wide reconciliation programming, support fellowships for students, faculty, and staff, and develop open educational resources that promote inclusive character development. It will also support professional learning and curricular innovation that foster dialogue, healing, and institutional change.
In fall 2026, the Reconciliation Department will seek proposals for initiatives and projects focused on reconciliation, to be carried out during the 2026-27 academic year.
Apply to be an annual fellow
Colorado Health Foundation: Reconciliation, Advocacy, and Justice
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 commitment to reconciliation, 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 at any time of the year to participate in this spring semester opportunity here:
Nominate a student
Reconciliation Curriculum Institute
In August 2026, Dr. Chris Nelson, Vice President of Diversity Affairs, led our inaugural Reconciliation Curriculum institute, developed in partnership with faculty fellows from departments across campus. In the first year, the institute focused on course redesign. RSVPs for future institute participation will open at a later date.
REC Staff Professional Development Grant
The FLC Reconciliation Department invites staff applications for the REC Staff Professional Development Grant. This grant is an opportunity for staff members to connect with their colleagues and identify learning opportunities during the 2026-27 academic year aligned with one or more of the four priority areas of the FLC Reconciliation framework. Grant funds are available in the form of drink or dining hall vouchers, payment for identified trainings, either in-person or online, or guest speakers/facilitators who support professional development for a given department or unit.
Apply for the grant