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.

Current opportunities

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, Sept. 7th at 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 12 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 9th at 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 12 p.m.

Part 2 Sessions

  • Staff
    • Thursday, Sept. 10th at 1 p.m.
    • Friday, Oct. 16th at 12 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 12th at 1 p.m.
    • Friday, Dec. 11th at 12 p.m.
  • Faculty
    • Friday, May 11th at 12 p.m.
    • Thursday, Oct. 15th at 1 p.m.
    • Friday, Nov. 13th at 12 p.m.
    • Thursday, Dec. 10th at 1 p.m.

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.

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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