Nardy Bickel posted a message Fort Lewis College to remain closed Tuesday, Nov. 3 due to ongoing flooding impacts to the Skyhawk Alert channel.: FLC will remain closed due to hazardous conditions across the region. Check your FLC email for further details.

Hozhoni Ambassadors

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.

Role of the Hozhoni Ambassadors:

  • Maintain a relationship with Wanbli Ota in regard to the Powwow
  • Attend and/or implement two events per semester that further your platform
  • Engage with Indigenous Peoples' Day events on campus
  • Speak 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 

2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors

2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors
2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors

Hozhoni Ambassador:

Melody Jerrellyn Eisenberger (she/her) 
Tribal Affiliation: Kiowa
Major: Adventure Education

First Attendant:

Helaina B’ann Taylor (she/her) 
Tribal Affiliation: Ponca/Southern Ute/Navajo
Major: Sociology 

Hozhoni Ambassador Exhibition

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