Fort Collins Celebrates 31st Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow with Local Leaders Presenting Certificate of Appreciation

In Fort Collins, the North Aztlan Community Center played host to the cultural celebration and political engagement as the 31st Annual Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow unfolded with local leaders in attendance. Larimer County Government's social media post commemorated the event, spotlighting Commissioners Jody Shadduck-McNally and John Kefalas, who shared words with the community and expressed their support.The powwow, a fixture in the Northern Colorado indigenous scene, saw not only dances and the echoes of drums but also the bridging of gaps between local governance and Native American communities, Commissioner Shadduck-McNally delivered an address acknowledging the cultural significance of the gathering, and alongside her colleague, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jan Iron, President and co-founder of the Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association, on behalf of Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, and in doing so managed to ground politics in the deeply personal terrain of cultural recognition, as detailed by Larimer County Government.

This annual event, rooted in ceremony and solidarity, continues to be a place where traditions are kept alive and respect for cultural heritage is amplified. The Commissioners' participation underscores a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, spotlighting the ongoing efforts to honor the region’s indigenous history and its living descendants..