Land Acknowledgements and Catching Up with Anna Cordova - Ep 58

On today’s podcast Jessica catches up with Heritage Voices Episode 8 guest Anna Cordova, Lead Archaeologist for the city of Colorado Springs (although, to be clear, she is not representing the city with this interview). Anna is also Chairman on the Board of Trustees of the non-profit Jessica co-founded, Living Heritage Research Council. First, we talk about what Anna has been up to since her episode, including her role on the award winning Palmer trash discovery archaeology project at Garden of the Gods. Then we move into Land Acknowledgements. What are they, how can they be improved, and how important are they? We close out by talking about various ways you can make a positive impact with Indigenous communities regardless of whether you do a land acknowledgement, including donating, board or volunteer service, buying from tribal enterprises, visiting and financially supporting tribal parks, museums, and community centers, etc.

Links

Heritage Voices on the APN
New exhibit highlights the founder of Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods Flood Mitigation Facility
Palmer Trash Discovery, Colorado State Archaeologist’s Award
2020 ACRA Public Industry Award Video (Garden of the Gods mitigation starts at 5:35)
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
City of Boulder Colorado Tribal Consultation
City of Boulder Colorado Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resolution
Osprey Packs Philanthropy Program
Living Heritage Research Council Facebook Page
Scroll down to sign up for Living Heritage Research Council’s newsletter

Kroger Community Rewards (Colorado residents sign up here with your City Market or King Soopers card and let LHRC know to possibly be selected for 1 LHRC Osprey backpack)

Individual and recurring donations to Living Heritage Research Council (with possibilities of receiving 1 of 3 LHRC Osprey backpacks)
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) Donation Page
A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park
Grand Canyon West (Hualapai Tribe enterprise that includes the Grand Canyon glass skywalk, river trips, and zipline)
Hopi Foundation
Havasupai Falls Campground and Lodge, Havasupai Tribe
Colorado Plateau Foundation
Denver Indian Center
Haseya Advocate Program (Native woman-led domestic and sexual violence organization in Colorado Springs)

Contact

Jessica
Jessica@livingheritagea