From the left: Samantha Marris- 25-26 Wanbli Ota Vice President, Michelle Luevano - 25-26 Wanbli Ota President and Hozhoni Ambassador, Jera Bagola - Wanbli Ota Secretary, Selena Gonzales - 24-25 Hozhoni Ambassador First Attendant, 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