John Evans Study Committee Recommendations

Authors

Ramona Beltran, University of Denver
Richard Clemmer-Smith, University of Denver
Tamra D’Estree, University of Denver
Steven Fisher, University of DenverFollow
David Fridtjof Halaas, Former Colorado State Historian
Alan Gilbert, University of Denver
Dean Saitta, University of Denver
Billy J. Stratton, University of DenverFollow
Adam Rovner, University of Denver
George E. Tinker, Iliff School of Theology
Nancy D. Wadsworth, University of Denver
Amanda Williams, University of Denver
Julia Bramante, University of Denver
Viki Eagle, University of Denver
Sara Schwartzkopf, University of Denver
Dave Buchanan, University of Denver
Gail Ridgely, Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming
Otto Braided Hair, Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana
Joe Big Medicine, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Karen Little Coyote, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Henry Littlebird, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Chief Willey, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

Publication Date

11-1-2014

Document Type

Technical Report

Keywords

John Evans, History, Sand Creek Massacre, University of Denver

Abstract

With the completion of this report the University of Denver is presented with an opportunity to reflect on our institutional origins, history, and legacy. We have an opportunity to provide a model of transparency, accountability, and transformation for institutions that have directly profited or indirectly benefited from the displacement of the indigenous communities whose lands and histories they occupy. This moment invites us to bend the arc of history away from the clamor of old apologetics that have caused deep wounds for those whose voices have been silenced and toward justice, healing, and peace. This likewise holds for those whose privilege and power has been upheld by historical noise, silence, and intentional omission. This is truly a new horizon and DU should be a change leader illuminating a new path forward: a path of unity, collaboration, and healing for all communities.

Recommended Citation

Beltran, Ramona; Clemmer-Smith, Richard; D’Estree, Tamra; Fisher, Steven; Halaas, David Fridtjof; Gilbert, Alan; Saitta, Dean; Stratton, Billy J.; Rovner, Adam; Tinker, George E.; Wadsworth, Nancy D.; Williams, Amanda; Bramante, Julia; Eagle, Viki; Schwartzkopf, Sara; Buchanan, Dave; Ridgely, Gail; Braided Hair, Otto; Big Medicine, Joe; Little Coyote, Karen; Littlebird, Henry; and Willey, Chief, "John Evans Study Committee Recommendations" (2014). John Evans Study Report. 2.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/evansreport/2