Fall 2024 In Review and the Spring Semester Ahead

Photo Credits: Karla Garcia Trujillo
As the semester begins, we reflect on a Fall filled with vibrant community-building and academic exploration. From hosting impactful events like the CU Boulder Powwow to supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives, the season was marked by meaningful connections and collective progress. Building on this momentum, we look forward to a Spring semester filled with new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and continued community engagement.
Our New Leadership
Some Thoughts from the Departing Director
Departing Director Andrew Cowell on CNAIS looking back six years, and looking forwards
CNAIS Director Dr. Andy Cowell Concludes Term, Welcomes Dr. Leila Gómez as Interim Director
The upcoming Spring semester marks a significant transition for CNAIS, as Dr. Andy Cowell concludes his tenure as Director effective January 1. After years of dedicated service, Dr. Cowell leaves behind a legacy of transformative leadership, having strengthened CNAIS’s commitment to Indigenous schol...
A Message from the CNAIS Interim Director, Leila Gomez
Leila Gómez, the new interim director of CNAIS, expresses gratitude for her predecessor and community support, reaffirming her commitment to advancing Indigenous language initiatives at CU Boulder.
Fall 2024 In Review
Living the Land Acknowledgment: Celebrating Fall 2024 Campus Partners
The Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) is thrilled to recognize the invaluable contributions of campus partners who have modeled living the land acknowledgment through their support of Native and Indigenous initiatives this fall semester. These collaborations have strengthened...

The CU Boulder Fall 2024 Powwow In Review
Looking Forward
Spring Events - Looking Forward
Spring 2025 Events – CNAISJoin us for an exciting semester of events celebrating Indigenous culture, scholarship, and community! Mark your calendars and stay engaged with CNAIS. Spring 2025 Event Lineup: Native Arts & Crafts Nights CISC N320, C4C Lobby | 5:00 - 6:30 PMFebruary 20March 6 &a...
CNAIS Hires a Graduate Student Program Coordinator!
CNAIS has hired Revaline Nez, PhD Student in Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy in the School of Education, as our Graduate Student Program Coordinator.
Sign up for Native Graduation!
🎓 Sign Up for Native Graduation! 🎉
Calling all graduating Native students! Join us in celebrating your achievements at Native Graduation on May 9 at Koenig Alumni House (5:00 - 8:00 PM).
Don’t miss this special event honoring your journey and success.
Calling all graduating Native students! Join us in celebrating your achievements at Native Graduation on May 9 at Koenig Alumni House (5:00 - 8:00 PM).
Don’t miss this special event honoring your journey and success.