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Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
November 2012 - American Indian Heritage Month
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
FOR THE COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-6-402, C.R.S., that the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs will conduct a public meeting via teleconference from 2:30 pm-4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Please contact, Ernest House, Jr., Executive Secretary at (303) 866-5470 or Ernest.House@state.co.us for further information including a copy of the agenda and dial-in information.
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-6-402, C.R.S., that the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs will conduct a public meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013. The meeting will be held at the Ute Mountain Casino, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Towaoc, Colorado. For questions and parking instructions, please contact: (970) 565-8800.
Please contact, Ernest House, Jr., Executive Secretary at (303) 866-5470 or Ernest.House@state.co.us for further information including a copy of the agenda.
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NOTICE FOR TWO AT-LARGE MEMBER POSITIONS FOR THE COLORADO COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA) is
soliciting candidates for two At-Large Commissioner positions (volunteer) for three year terms starting in July 2013 – June 2016. Please email your electronic copies of:
1.) State Board/Commission Application
2).Cover Letter of Interest
3.) Resume
Commission application, letters of interest, and resumes must be submitted to:
Romaine Pacheco, Director
Office of Boards and Commissions
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6368
gov_officeofboardsandcommissions@state.co.us.
by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 17th, 2013 or earlier. If you do not have email access or require accommodations, please contact the Colorado Boards and Commissions Office at (303) 866-6368.
CCIA At-Large members are voting members of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs who serve three year terms starting from July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016. CCIA meets quarterly throughout the year and travel costs for At-Large members are covered by the CCIA. If you would like further information regarding the At-Large memberships or have any questions, please contact (303) 866-5470.
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will host the next CCIA Quarterly Commission meeting in Towaoc, Colorado on May 31, 2013. Applicants are welcome to attend the meeting at their own expense, but are not required. Applicants will be notified of results after the May 31, 2013 CCIA Quarterly Commission meeting.
Thank you for visiting Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joseph A. Garcia’s Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs website. Our office has the unique opportunity to serve as the official liaison between the Southern Ute Indian and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes and the State of Colorado. The State and sovereign tribal government relationship is founded on a solid government-to-government relationship. The Commission ensures direct contact with the Tribes and also with Colorado’s urban Indian communities.
As Executive Secretary of the Commission, I am committed to facilitating communication between the Southern Ute and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribes and other American Indian organizations, state agencies and affiliated groups. and to positively impact the lives of Colorado’s American Indians and communities.
Our office is available to assist you in navigating state government, contacting the Lieutenant Governor and other state officials, applying to serve on a state board or commission, and more.
We also provide resources, including;
- Resource Directories for Economic Development, Education, Health and a General list;
- Economic Development information, including PowerPoint Business Seminars for forming, developing and growing small businesses;
- Education information, including (i) posters from our social media campaign to encourage American Indian education; (ii) Indian education curriculum materials; and (iii) Alternative Licensure Program requirements for persons interested in becoming teachers.
- Health and Wellness information, including (i) a link to the US Health and Human Services Suicide Prevention site; (ii) posters from our social media campaign to encourage American Indian health and wellness; (iii) Colorado’s State-Tribal Health Consultation Policy; (iv) data on urban Indian health; and (v) a list of members of the Colorado American Indian Health Council Inc.
- Repository of media articles related to the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs;
- Native American Caucus of State Legislators list;
- State Indian Commissions list; and
- Colorado State statutes pertaining to Indian affairs;
We welcome your questions and comments, please contact us.
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