Native Skyway to Success
Build community with peers from multiple tribal communities. Over 170 tribal nations are represented at FLC from as far north as the Arctic Circle to the Southern reaches of the eastern seaboard.
Engage with faculty members to build academic skills and navigate academic resources. You will engage with the Four Corners area through an Indigenous lens and have a ton of fun along the way. The Native American Center staff members and current student leaders lead this program.
When: August 19 - 24, 2023Where: CampusNumber of students: 40Student cost: $100; financial assistance is available upon request.
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During the morning, you will move in and get settled into your assigned rooms. In the afternoon, you will participate in team building exercises provided by the Red Eagle Challenge based in Shiprock, NM.
You will focus on preparing for college academics in the morning. The afternoon will be focused on wellness activities designed to assist you in building healthy habits as you transition into college. You will have a chance in the late afternoon to explore Durango so you can become more acquainted with the community.
The day will begin with academic preparation for college. A speaker will talk with you about succeeding in college from an indigenous perspective. After the morning sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn about our Diversity Collaborative resource centers followed by a hike in the surrounding area.
The last day will focus on launching you into FLC Orientation and beginning your college experience. You will receive an introduction to the Native American Center and the services and opportunities that are provided to Native American students. After the morning session, you will transition into our New Student Orientation program.
Because all freshman students are required to live on campus, your participation in this program gives you early check in to your Fall housing. Bring all of the items that you need to move into your room.
All program participants are required to stay on campus during the program, even those who have obtained a waiver for the first-year on-campus housing requirement.
Shasta HamptonEmail: skhampton@fortlewis.eduPhone: 970-247-7686
171 Student UnionPhone: 970-247-7090Fax: 970-247-7487Email: orientation@fortlewis.edu