Reconciliation is a shared responsibility

At FLC, 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.

Events

Reconciliation at FLC: Part 1

Location: Jones 147

Join us for the first in a two-session series on Reconciliation at FLC. Reconciliation staff will discuss the historical realities of the Fort Lewis Indian Boarding School and the continuing impacts on Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and communities today. Participants will learn about campus reconciliation work, including the FLC Reconciliation Framework and current programming. 

  • Monday, May 4, at 9 am
  • Tuesday, May 12, at 12 pm
  • Monday, May 18, at 12 pm
  • Tuesday, May 26, at 9 am

Reconciliation at FLC: Part 2 – Staff

Location: Jones 147

Join us for the second session of our Reconciliation at FLC professional learning series. Reconciliation staff will describe the 4R's of Indigenous Education and their applications in everyday work, and will provide additional principles of learning and engagement related to reconciliation and shared responsibility. Staff will engage with their Shared Responsibility Reflections and connect reconciliation to their current work.

  • Thursday, May 7, at 11 am
  • Friday, May 15, at 3 pm
  • Thursday, May 21, at 9 am
  • Friday, May 29, at 1 pm

Reconciliation at FLC: Part 2 – Faculty

Location: Jones 147

Join us for the second session of our Reconciliation at FLC professional learning series. Reconciliation staff will describe the 4R's of Indigenous Education and their applications in everyday work, and will provide additional principles of learning and engagement related to reconciliation and shared responsibility. Faculty will engage with their Shared Responsibility Reflections and connect reconciliation to their current work.

  • Thursday, May 7, at 9 am
  • Friday, May 15, at 1 pm
  • Thursday, May 21, at 11 am
  • Friday, May 29, at 3 pm

Current opportunities

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 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 at any time of the year to participate in this spring semester opportunity here:

Nominate a student

Reconciliation Curriculum Institute

In August 2026, the Vice President of Diversity Affairs will lead our inaugural Reconciliation Curriculum Institute, developed in partnership with faculty fellows from departments across campus. In the first year, the institute's focus is on course redesign, and faculty are invited to apply in clusters within the same department or as individuals.

The Reconciliation Curriculum Institute will take place August 10-13, and RSVPs are now open for all faculty:

Faculty RSVP