NAC-affiliated RSOs

The NAC works closely with Indigenous student organizations to promote culture, build community, and develop student leaders. Many of these groups partner with us to host events that celebrate Indigenous identities across campus. We also provide funding and supplies for events, trips, and other activities that support Indigenous belonging at FLC.

Apply for RSO funding through the NAC

Select a group to learn more about the group and visit Skyhub to see their upcoming events.

Alaska Native
American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Diné Club
Indigenous Society of Psychologists (ISP)
Nutaa
Fort Lewis Powwow Circle
Pueblo Alliance
Rising Matriarchs
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Wanbli Ota

Hozhoni Ambassadors

Audrey - Wanbliota Vice President, Michelle Luevano - 2026 Hozhoni Ambassador, Jera - Wanbliota Secretary, Selena Gonzales - former Hozhoni Ambassador, Alum, '25
From the left: Audrey - Wanbliota Vice President, Michelle Luevano - 2026 Hozhoni Ambassador, Jera - Wanbliota Secretary, Selena Gonzales - former Hozhoni Ambassador, Alum, '25

Our Hozhoni Ambassadors are student representatives for the entire student body of Fort Lewis College, centered on empowering the Indigenous/Native American student population. The Hozhoni Ambassador is a gender-neutral position - open to all currently enrolled Fort Lewis College students with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous community, culture, and student leadership.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to all currently enrolled Fort Lewis College students with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous community, culture, and student leadership
  • Must be registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours
  • Cumulative GPA Requirement: 2.50
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing during the duration of your term as Hozhoni Ambassador
  • Successfully complete at least 24 credit hours by the end of the spring semester that which you are applying for; 12 of which must be completed at Fort Lewis College
  • Holding concurrent pageant titles during the Hozhoni Ambassador term is not permitted

Role of the Hozhoni Ambassadors:

  • Maintain relationship with Wanbli Ota in regard to the Powwow
  • Attend and/or implement two events per semester that further your platform
  • Engage with Indigenous People's Day events on campus
  • Speaking at the Orientation Welcome and Commencement ceremonies in fall and spring  
  • Attend regular Hozhoni Ambassador meetings with Hozhoni Ambassador Committee during term
  • Attend and participate in the Hozhoni Days Powwow 

Contact us

FLC's student body is 27% Native American, represented by a rich cultural diversity of 113 tribal nations, and is federally designated as a Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institution.

Native American Center

Location: Student Union, Room 020
Phone: 970-247-7221
Fax: 970-247-7686
Email: nac@fortlewis.edu
Mailing address: 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301

Visit us

To schedule a visit, please contact:

Larenz Esplain
Assistant Director, Native American Center
ldesplain@fortlewis.edu

*High school and transfer student groups schedule visits through the Admission Office.