Human Relations Commission Monday, May 19, 2014 1777 West Conference Room 1777 Broadway Lobby Area Boulder, 6:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order

II. Agenda Adjustments

III. Approval of Minutes A. April 21, 2014

IV. Community Participation (non-agenda action items)

V. Action Items: A. 2014 Community Impact Fund Applications: 1. Boulder History Museum B. Boulder County Allies for Inclusion (BCAFI) Letter of Support

VI. Discussion/Informational Items A. 2014 HRC Work Plan 1. Living Wage Policy Update 2. Update on MEI Review 3. Legislative Update 4. Celebration of Immigrant Heritage RFP 5. July HRC Meeting B. Homeless Update C. Bolder Boulder D. Event Reports E. Follow Up Tasks

VII. Immediate Action Items

VIII. Adjournment

Attachments (1-4): Minutes (1): April 21, 2014 Application (2): Boulder History Museum Letter (3): Boulder County Allies for Inclusion Memo (4): Legislative Update

City of Boulder Human Relations Commission Minutes Monday, April 21, 2014 1777 Broadway Boulder, Colorado 6:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: José Beteta Emilia Pollauf Shirly White Amy Zuckerman

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Peter Osnes

STAFF PRESENT: Carmen Atilano Kimberly Pearson Karen Rahn

I. Call to Order The April 21, 2014 HRC meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by A. Zuckerman. Councilwoman Mary Young congratulated José Beteta and stated that 1/10 Coloradans are non- electors and that 1/9 Coloradan non-electors are entrepreneurs. Councilman Sam Weaver thanked José Beteta for taking the risk of applying to the Human Relations Commission. He also stated that the role of government is to give voice to the disempowered.

II. Oath of Office: Jose Beteta Jose Beteta spoke in response to his appointment to the Human Relations Commission. He thanked everyone for attending and for the support of various persons and organizations. He stated that this moment is the effort of those in the community who saw a need and worked together to make it happen. He thanked the City of Boulder for making it possible for non-voters to serve on boards and commissions, allowing him to volunteer his skills and effort. He looks forward to working with his fellow HRC commissioners, Community Relations and Office of Human Rights staff, community members, and others. He made a call to actions to underrepresented persons to seek leadership positions in city, county, and state, to be able to grow stronger together. He stated that the Human Relations Commission is here to address their concerns.

III. Agenda Adjustments Discussion / Info items – Add the Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award Reception event by the Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) as an item within Discussion/Informational Items.

IV. Approval of Minutes Zuckerman moved to approve the Mar. 17 2014 minutes. Pollauf seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0.

V. Community Participation Janet Heimer (Boulder Community United) spoke to congratulate Commissioner Beteta on his appointment to the HRC and spoke about the work that took place to pass Ballot Issue 2G regarding qualifications of those serving on boards and commissions. Boulder Community United attempted to pass the same measure several years prior but the effort failed. Bob Norris (Boulder County Latino Coalition) spoke in favor of José Beteta’s appointment. Marta Moreno (El Comité de Longmont) spoke to commend the HRC for Beteta’s appointment and expressed hope that the City of Longmont makes similar changes to their board and commission requirements. Ms. Moreno then presented Commissioner Beteta with a medal. Marjorie McIntosh (Boulder County Democrats) spoke in favor of Commissioner Beteta’s appointment and stated that she hopes that more people are able to represented underrepresented communities in Boulder, County on boards and commissions. Victor Galvan Ramirez (Longmont Youth for Equality) spoke in favor of Commissioner Beteta’s appointment and spoke from his perspective of being undocumented in the community as well.

VI. Action Items A. Nomination and Election of Chairperson – S. White moved to nominate A. Zuckerman to the position of Chairperson. E. Pollauf seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. B. Nomination and Election of Deputy Chairperson – E. Pollauf moved to nominate S. White to the position of Deputy Chairperson. A. Zuckerman seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. C. 2013 Community Event Fund Reports 1. Bridge House – Homeless Memorial –Shane Wyenn (Community Affairs and Development Associate) reported on the Homeless Persons’ Memorial event which took place on December 21, 2013. The yearly event is held to honor all unhoused people who die in Boulder County each year. In 2013, 15 homeless community members passed away of various causes, including illness, accidents, exposure, and homicide. The event is organized by staff and open to all community members. The 2013 memorial was attended by 100 people who had personal connection or were allies. The memorial service is structured to allow active participation of attendees. The memorial was also commemorated through a declaration by City Council and signed by mayor in addition to a state proclamation signed by Governor Hickenlooper. E. Pollauf moved to accept the report. S. White seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. 2. The Americas for Conservation and the Arts – Americas Latino Festival - Irene Vilar (Executive Director) presented on the outcomes of the Americas Latino Festival, specifically the Family Day event. Vilar thanked the commission for the $8,000 in support which came at crucial time after funders redirected funds to support flood relief. The festival was on the cover of Boulder Weekly and its main success was that it proved the power of social capital. The over 100 events of the festival were held for a total of $100,000. Vilar stated that some talks weren’t well attended because of the amount of publicity and lack of a central hub for the festival. However, Vilar stated, the festival set a precedent and the 2014 Americas Latino Eco Festival will build on what Vilar learned and will be hosted at the Dairy Center for five days. Family Day at the CU Boulder Museum of Natural History was attended by 900 people. Overall, the festival gathered close to 4,000 people. S. White inquired as to the accuracy of the budget line item called Family Day Venue. Vilar replied that the line item should be edited to read “Family Day Production,” as flight costs and film rights are included within that item. According to Vilar, the Family Day K-12 Eco Exhibit was the most successful component of the festival as it brought together 11 schools to contribute 600 collages of monarch butterflies. The 2014 festival will feature two Family Days. The next festival will be centralized at the Dairy Center, to better fit the needs of the target audience. E. Pollauf moved to accept the report. S. White seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. 3. Family Learning Center – Finding Pathways to Success for Youth, Parents, and their Communities Brenda Lyle (Executive Director) explained that the FLC has only spent $350 to purchase one $350 movie screening license for the documentary, “The New Public.” Currently, they are planning to host two small showings in early May and June and then will organize a larger showing as a group in September, right after school begins. Lyle explained the important subject of the screening – the education and skill-building of impoverished students. S. White asked whether funds have to be spent by certain date. C. Atilano stated that by presenting on the progress of the project, Lyle is complying with the CIF contract. C. Atilano also stated that the commission can approve an interim report and stipulate in the motion that Ms. Lyle report in the fall of 2014. E. Pollauf moved to accept interim report with stipulation that B. Lyle report at the November HRC meeting. J. Beteta seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. D. 2014 Community Impact Fund Applications: 1. Boulder History Museum – Carol Taylor (Adult/Membership Programs & Research Coordinator) presented a PowerPoint presentation on their proposal to host educational programming and help implement a memorial site for the 150th anniversary of the . Ms. Taylor’s PowerPoint presentation gave a history of the Sand Creek Massacre against the Arapahoe people. A. Zuckerman confirmed that the HRC has a remainder of $4,000 in funding to distribute. Nancy Geyer (Executive Director) explained that the anniversary will feature a whole slate of programs, geared towards all types of learning styles – an exhibit, lectures, a film, art – in addition to a historical marker project. The historic marker to mark Ft. Chambers would educate the public at the location of the Sand Creek Massacre. S. White inquired as to whether Boulder History Museum has submitted requests for funding from other organizations. Taylor replied that they will seek funding from the Millennium Trust Fund at foundation. S. White also asked where the marker would be. Taylor responded, 3902 N. 63rd, but that markers can’t be on private property so it’d have to be a roadside marker. J. Beteta asked whether the project has any direct involvement of Native American nations? Taylor responded that some exhibit consultants and members of the exhibit team are members of the Northern Arapahoe. A. Zuckerman asked whether the HRC has ever funded site marker or similar physical designation. A. Atilano responded saying that she doesn’t believe they have. S. White asked for specifics about the marker’s location. Taylor responded that the marker would be on open space property. K. Rahn stated that city permission would have to be secured for this placement. S. White asked who they think will come across the marker – someone who already knows about the massacre or someone who does not know? Would the marker get to the end of educating those who do not know about the massacre? Taylor responded that she envisions it first as a gathering place to commemorate many anniversaries of the massacre as well as a site to be included on Open Space and Mountain Park’s list of cultural and civic sites. J. Beteta stated that he would prefer to see programming that is more visible and reaches out to those who do not know about the massacre. E. Pollauf stated that she would rather focus on programming than a site of consciousness. Pollauf also suggested that current sites be modified to depict the richer history and expressed concern as to whether the marking would be completed in time for the anniversary. K. Rahn stated that Boulder History Museum should explore all regulatory issues first with Open Space and Mountain Parks in order to learn of the process and timeline for the marker. After Commissioners discussed the possibility of funding one piece of the proposal, Geyer discussed how the Chief Niwot exhibit will have a new section on Boulder’s involvement in the massacre. Geyer agreed to submit a new budget by the first week of May, seeking funding for this aspect of the programming. 2. Revisiting the Celebration of Immigrant Heritage RFP – C. Atilano explained that, noting revenue realities for 2014 and in light of first anniversary of the flood, that they revisit the Celebration of Immigrant Heritage RFP in connection with flood anniversary. This connection with serve two purposes: 1) to continue with Celebration of Immigrant Heritage which you have reserved $6,000 for and 2) to acknowledge the first anniversary of Boulder floods. While working to complete the Boulder Rebuilds Photo Project, we came up with the idea to connect the flood anniversary to the Celebration of Immigrant Heritage this year. This theme may or may not continue after 2014. The RFP would require two revisions to approve this idea: 1) moving the date of the week to September 7 – 13 instead of the first week of October and 2) changing the description to reflect the idea of commemorating the flood and the contributions of immigrants to build and rebuild the community. The week would highlight the Boulder Rebuilds Photo Project, which has already been funded through the Community Relations and Office of Human Rights budget. S. White asked whether Atilano anticipates community groups coming forward to mark the anniversary of flood. C. Atilano said that she and Zuckerman have heard that some groups would come forward. A. Zuckerman asked whether the proposal makes sense. J. Beteta stated that he likes that the dates would be closer to that of the Americas Latino Eco Festival (September 11-15) but that he’d have to think longer about connecting the event to the floods. S. White asked whether community groups would come forward to celebrate immigrant heritage or marking floods or combination of that? C. Atilano replied that the proposals could be either one or a combination of the two focuses. S. White stated that she hopes that the RFP maintains a focus on celebrating immigrant heritage. C. Atilano stated that the event would give opportunity to focus on the human element of floods, specifically the historical perspective of populations that have built this community. S. White asked whether a community group coming forward to focus simply on the floods could be funded? C. Atilano stated that that would be up to the HRC’s discretion, but it is unlikely as the RFP will ask for proposals that reflect on immigrant connections to the flood. J. Beteta asked whether an exhibit he saw in Longmont that discuss different cultures’ views of the power of water would meet the qualifications? C. Atilano stated that it would. E. Pollauf stated approval of the idea and asked whether the theme is only proposed for this year. C. Atilano stated yes, this RFP theme is only proposed for this year to be sure that the HRC plays a role in the first anniversary of the flood, in light of revenue limitations. The city has been working with different arts recovery projects and has embraced being included in anniversary events. The vote would be a motion to revise and distribute the new RFP. S. White motioned to approve the new RFP. J. Beteta asked whether groups who do not know how to tie their proposal to the flood will be excluded. C. Atilano replied that they wouldn’t and that the RFP’s main intent is to focus on the contributions immigrants have made to improve Boulder community. Motion carries 4-0.

VII. Discussion/Informational Items A. 2014 HRC Work Plan 1. Options for Community Connections – C. Atilano stated that this discussion item was determined after discovering that it has been difficult to organize a quarterly service day due to everyone’s schedules. Holding HRC meetings in the community could satisfy the goals stated in holding community service days in that doing so would allow the HRC to 1) reach out to community and 2) follow up with contacts that we have recently made in community. This idea came about after helping the Department of Housing hold a meeting with the Nepali community. The meeting went well in that the Nepali attendees were very happy to be able to connect with the city and expressed willingness in bringing 500 other Nepali people to other discussions on city issues. A. Zuckerman asked whether the HRC would still pursue the four priority groups of City Council. C. Atilano replied yes and that meetings could be scheduled in an area where the population is most connected to the issues discussed. K. Rahn asserted that this process would require more robust community outreach to let people know the new locations of the meetings. A. Zuckerman stated that members of the community would want a month’s notice of the meeting. Also, finding a suitable location might be an issue, depending on the space of an organization. J. Beteta stated that it would be good to go directly to the community as long as community hosts have the space. C. Atilano stated that another benefit would be the ability to gather more information for next year’s work plan. 2. Living Wage Policy Update – C. Atilano stated that during the March HRC meeting, staff asked another month to look into City’s records regarding living wage policy. This month’s packet includes further information we were able to gather about work done from 2001 to 2003. City staff entered into a process of working through living wage policy options at that time. City Council decided to adopt Resolution 926, which committed the city to paying a living wage to standard full-time employees. As a next step, we propose doing current research on living wage ordinances since our data is ten years old. S. White asked whether there is a reason why the term standard full time employee is used. K. Rahn replied that we have temporary and seasonal employees who are not considered standard, and they’re not entitled to the city’s benefits program. S. White confirmed that at the time the ordinance was passed that there was one employee that needed to be brought up to $10.62 per hour. S. White asked whether part of the research would look into how many employees are three- quarter time, temporary, seasonal, etc. at the city. K. Rahn responded yes, but also there would need to be an assessment on which functions are executive and legislative. S. White suggested the organization of a community forum, such as with League of Women Voters. C. Atilano responded that yes, this is a natural step after research. K. Rahn responded that this policy could go beyond city employees and affect city contracts as well. S. White asked about the research timeline. C. Atilano replied that we would begin researching now and anticipate that we would bring the research to you in pieces. We would start by examining what is happening nationally as well as with peer cities. S. White asked whether the city manager has asked for research to be performed. K. Rahn responded that this issue is always a work plan issue and that city council priorities are worked on by staff. A. Zuckerman asked whether the HRC should expect to receive some research by next month. C. Atilano stated that they will provide an update. S. White asked whether it would be helpful to send a letter to City Council. K. Rahn stated that she thinks that a letter can be brought forward once recommendations are prepared. B. Appreciation Gathering for Jonathan Dings: April 23 – C. Atilano reminded commissioners that it is scheduled at Gondolier at 6 pm on Wednesday. HRC commissioners decided to reschedule the dinner so that J. Beteta may attend. C. Event Reports 1. Youth Opportunities Advisory Board Award Reception – C. Atilano informed the commissioners of their having been invited by YOAB to attend the Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award breakfast banquet this Thursday, April 24 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aji restaurant. C. Atilano will submit RSVPs from E. Pollauf, J. Beteta, and A. Zuckerman. 2. Wage Theft Workshop – C. Atilano explained that the workshop will take place at the West Senior Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. The workshop is a collaborative effort between the City of Boulder Office of Human Rights, Family Resource Center, Boulder Housing Partners, the Boulder County District Attorney, a private attorney, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division and more. Skits about wage theft situations will be presented over dinner by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and the panel featuring groups working on wage theft will begin at 6 p.m. Audience members can take part in a question and answer session from 7 – 7:30 p.m. The City of Boulder Office of Human Rights will present on the Failure to Pay Wages Ordinance. 3. Do You Know Who I Am? – E. Pollauf recommended that everyone attend this performance. 4. Boulder County Latino Chamber of Commerce Roundtable with Jared Polis – J. Beteta invited HRC commissioners to attend this May 14 luncheon which will feature a dialogue on business and entrepreneurship with Representative Jared Polis. D. Follow Up Tasks 1. Update City website to reflect current HRC members and officers. 2. File approved meeting minutes with central records. 3. Receive revised budget from the Boulder History Museum for the May HRC meeting. 4. Follow up on grant payment to the Family Learning Center. 5. Revise Celebration of Immigrant Heritage RFP and distribute to the community. 6. Contact community groups and schedule HRC meetings in respective areas as part of “Options for Community Connections.” 7. Begin national living wage policy research to be given at May HRC meeting. 8. Reschedule the Appreciation Gathering for Jonathan Dings.

VIII. Immediate Action Items None.

IX. Adjournment S. White moved to adjourn the April 21, 2014 meeting. E. Pollauf seconded the motion. Motion carries 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Attested: Approved:

Board Secretary HRC Chairperson

Boulder Human Relations Commission Community Impact Fund Proposal Guidelines

Fund Description The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is committed to supporting community initiated activities that raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues and problems in Boulder or its neighborhoods, facilitating interaction and understanding between communities, encouraging collaboration among diverse communities, strengthening civic participation among Boulder’s diverse communities, and promoting an inclusive society.

In its effort to make city government responsive to the needs of all Boulder residents, the HRC seeks to fund endeavors that will have a high impact on improving social conditions within the city. The Commission will support community efforts that work to build trust and overcome barriers to collaborative interaction. The HRC’s long-term vision is an inclusive, supportive and highly coordinated community that efficiently addresses its members’ needs.

The HRC encourages funding requests that address or provide leadership development, youth involvement and collaborations with other groups to promote inclusivity and respect for diversity.

Available Funds In 2014, the HRC has limited funds available for the Community Impact Fund (CIF). Awards may be made in each month, so the amount of funding remaining available may decrease throughout the calendar year.

Eligibility All not-for profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply for funding from the Community Impact Fund. All applications must propose to serve or impact Boulder city residents and all events of the proposed project funded by the HRC must be conducted within the city of Boulder.

Application Deadlines There is not one specific time during the year when the HRC solicits requests for Community Impact Fund support. Community groups that have identified an issue of concern and have developed a project or program to address this concern may apply to the HRC at any time during the year. The HRC may consider proposals at any of its regularly scheduled business meeting, held monthly. Except for the months of January and February, the HRC typically holds its business meetings on the third Monday of each month. In order to be considered at a regular business meeting, proposals must be submitted to staff on or before the Wednesday prior to the HRC’s meeting.

The HRC may determine a specific area of need and solicit proposals to address that need, with or without a proposal deadline date.

If Your Proposal Is Approved for Funding If the HRC votes to award funds for your proposal, staff will negotiate a contract between the city and your agency or organization for completion of certain deliverables before any payment is issued. Depending on the award, total funding may be provided at the start of your program or project, or some portion may be withheld pending completion and submission and approval of a final report.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities in proposals received, and to accept any portion of any proposal or all items proposed if deemed in the best interests of the City.

Proposal Guidelines All applications to the CIP must follow the guidelines presented below. Please submit your application in the following order:

 Cover Sheet (see attached)  Narrative – Each of the following five points must be addressed in the following order. All five responses should take no more than two single-spaced pages. 1. Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding. 2. Describe the need for this funding. What is the problem/opportunity this program/project would address? 3. What are the goals of the project? How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and what specific impacts or benefits will they receive? 4. How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectful community? 5. How will the effort be promoted to Boulder residents?  Budget Table (see attached): Using the attached budget sheet, provide a detailed, projected budget of expenses and funding sources for your project/program (including this source of funds). HRC funding may not be used for personnel expenses, though outside speakers may receive an honorarium with HRC money.

Proposal Submission – Submit one copy of your proposal in one of the following ways:

U.S. Mail Hand Deliver HRC Community Impact Fund Office of Human Rights and Community Relations Office of Human Rights and Community Relations Department of Human Services Department of Human Services 1101 Arapahoe Avenue, 2nd Floor City of Boulder Boulder, Colorado P.O. Box 791 Boulder, CO 80306

Email [email protected] HRC Community Impact Fund (cover sheet)

Agency/Organization Boulder History Museum Street Address

1206 Euclid Avenue City Zip Code

Boulder, Colorado 80302 Telephone Fax Website 303-449-3464 303- 938-8322 www.boulderhistory.org

Project Name

Chief Niwot ~ Legend & Legacy Exhibition

Contact Person Ms./Mr./Dr. (circle one) Nancy Geyer and Carol Taylor

E-Mail Address [email protected] and [email protected]

Project Description (please do not exceed space provided) The Boulder History Museum is requesting $2,000 from the HRC Community Impact Fund to support the reinstallation of the award winning Chief Niwot ~ Legend & Legacy exhibit. This exhibit was originally on display at the Museum from May 2012 to February 2013. It has been the Museum’s most successful exhibit to date and was the winner of two prestigious awards. One award was from the Mountain-Plains Museum Association for Leadership and Innovation and the other was from History Colorado for the exhibit’s contribution to Colorado History. This powerful exhibit explores the life of Boulder’s local Chief Niwot, who dedicated his life to finding a way to preserve his people’s culture and livelihood during the tumultuous years that lead up to the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864. November 29, 2014 is the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. With the reinstallation of the Chief Niwot exhibit and a series of programs in the fall, our community will commemorate this tragic event in our state’s history. The $2,000 requested from the HRC Community Impact Fund will support a new section of the exhibition that focuses on Boulder’s participation in the Sand Creek Massacre.

CIF Proposal Budget Table

Budget Item Projected Expense

Postage – Mailing promotional materials $300

Advertising – Design, printing, ads $1,500

Copying NA

Office Supplies (Please specify) NA

Space Rental NA

Food – Opening Reception $450

Other Direct Expenses (Please specify) 1) Exhibit design, fabrication, & installation of Boulder section of exhibit - $1,000* Requested from HRC 2) Photos & Materials for Boulder section of exhibit - $1,000* Requested from HRC 3) Fabrication & Installation of the other sections of exhibit -

$4,000 $12,000 4) Materials for other sections of exhibit - $6,000 Other Direct Costs Total $12,000

Total Expenses $14,250

Revenue Sources Revenue Amount

Amount Requested from HRC $2,000

Other Sources of Revenue 1) Boulder History Museum General Fund - $7,250 2) Other grants – Community Foundation and others - $3,000 3) Sponsorships from local businesses - $2,000 $12,250

Total Revenue $14,250

HRC Community Impact Fund Grant Request Boulder History Museum Chief Niwot ~ Legend & Legacy Exhibition

Narrative: 1. The Boulder History Museum is operated by the Boulder Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1944. The Museum has operated in the historic Harbeck- Bergheim House on Boulder’s University Hill since 1985. Despite the limited space in this 1899 residence, the Museum welcomes nearly 9,000 visitors each year, including local residents, school groups, scout troops, tourists and many others and serves another 9,000 people through programs in the community. The Museum accomplishes its mission and goals through three primary program areas: 1) permanent and rotating exhibitions, 2) educational programming, and 3) artifact and document collection and care. Exhibitions are an integral piece of programming and provide multi-dimensional avenues to engage visitors and connect them to the community.

2. The need to remember often competes with the equally strong pressure to forget. Even with the best of intentions – such as to promote reconciliation after deeply divisive events by “turning the page” – erasing the past can prevent new generations from learning critical lessons while forever compromising opportunities to build a peaceful future. - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience website

November 29, 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. The Boulder History Museum will be commemorating this historic event by re-installing the award-winning exhibition, Chief Niwot ~ Legend & Legacy on August 28, 2014. With the exhibit comes an opportunity to educate the community about the presence of Arapaho people in Boulder before and during early white settlement. Many of those were massacred and the remaining tribal members were forced out of our state.

Boulder men, some of the founders of our city, participated in the infamous Sand Creek Massacre and received a heroes’ welcome upon return. Truth be told, those of us who live here today are benefiting from this tragic history of broken treaties and genocide. Our Chief Niwot exhibit and programs bring this truth to light and promote understanding as well as the opportunity to prevent future inhumanity. Within the exhibit, we also dispel the myth that the Arapaho people are gone. We reveal the story of the Arapaho people after the Sand Creek Massacre through current day and help visitors discover their resilient and thriving culture.

The Chief Niwot ~Legend and Legacy exhibit was a tremendous undertaking for the Boulder History Museum. The original cost of the exhibit was $45,000. The reinstallation will cost around $12,000. The Museum is seeking support from the Human Relations Commission to support the addition of a section of the exhibit that focuses particularly on Boulder’s role in the Sand Creek Massacre. This includes the assembling of the volunteer soldiers at Fort Chambers out by 63rd and Jay Road and the participation of Boulder citizens in the massacre. The cost of this new section of the exhibit will be around $2,000. In addition to the Boulder Human Relations Commission, we will fund this project with Museum’s general fund, and we will seek funding from the Community Foundation of Boulder County, other foundations and businesses. 1

3. The goals of the Chief Niwot ~ Legend & Legacy exhibit are as follows:

• Develop an exhibit that provides the historic context of the events that deeply affected the Native Americans in the Boulder region during the westward expansion • Provide a platform for the Arapaho voice and experience to be articulated and shared with the greater community • Provide a place for reflection and community dialogue about the difficult events in our history • Develop a community wide project in which people learn about our history, talk about the present, and take action for a better future • There are many places in Boulder County with names like Niwot, Left Hand, Arapaho, etc. but many people in the community don’t know the origins of these important landmarks. This exhibit will give people the historical context for these names.

The primary audience for this exhibit are the citizens of Boulder County. While the name of Niwot is prominent in our community, most citizens are not aware of the facts of his life. Many have heard of ‘Niwot’s Curse,’ but what is the historical basis to that persistent myth? A secondary audience for the exhibit are the many tourists and visitors to Boulder. Many visitors to Boulder are intrigued with the story of the Native Americans but know very little about them. As visitors exit the exhibit they are asked to reflect on their experience in the exhibit and to give us their thoughts. This is the panel text: Can Our Past Inform Our Future?

Chief Niwot struggled, against all odds, to find a way for Indians and whites to live side-by-side peacefully, and to ensure the survival of his people and their traditional ways. His efforts failed and he lost not only his life, but all hope of a peaceful co-existence with the white men who invaded his native lands.

The story of Chief Niwot is unique - but the theme is hauntingly familiar. As humans, for whatever reasons, move into lands that are inhabited by others, conflict arises. Cultural differences and competition for resources lead to misunderstanding, mistrust, fear and prejudice. Is this inevitable? Can Niwot’s goal of peaceful coexistence between cultures become a reality? Are there lessons from the past that can guide us toward a more accepting future?

Your reflections are welcomed. Please share your thoughts in the book below.

We received very moving comments from the first installation of the Chief Niwot exhibit. It is very clear that people want to know the story of the Arapaho and need the opportunity to reflect on the injustices that were put upon the Indians in Colorado. This is an important story that everyone living in Boulder needs to know.

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4. Our exhibit and programs explain how the massacre and forcing native people from our state has affected the Native American culture and has contributed to social ills on the reservations. Our exhibit and programs point out some of the perpetrators of the violence including David Nichols, John Chivington and Governor John Evans and the well-known place names and monuments dedicated to these controversial historical individuals. We can’t change history, but we can acknowledge past wrongs and thoughtfully consider the type of society we should have in the future. As historian Tom Meier points out, “It is a mature society that acknowledges its shameful chapters as well as its achievements.”

The development of this exhibit has been truly a community effort. It was very important to ensure the exhibit process involved input from Arapaho tribal members and included the “Arapaho voice.” We invited local Arapahos as well as Arapahos in Wyoming and Oklahoma to participate in the planning from the very first brainstorming meetings. Ava Hamilton, a local Southern Arapaho who lives in Boulder, played a key role in concept development. Other Arapahos who contributed to the exhibit include Leslee Lavato, a Northern Arapaho who currently lives in Fort Collins, Ben Ridgley and Gail Ridgely, Arapahos from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, Virginia Sutter, a Northern Arapaho and the great-granddaughter of Chief Sharp Nose, Gordon Yellowman, a representative of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma, and John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund here in Boulder. 5. The Chief Niwot exhibit and related programs will be promoted through the Museum’s traditional marketing strategies including email, e-newsletters, mailings, social media marketing, advertisements in the Daily Camera and other local publications and distribution of flyers at key locations.

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DATE: May 16, 2014 TO: Boulder Valley Board of Education Laurie Albright Jennie Belval Shelly Benford Sam Fuqua Tina Marquis Tom Miers Jim Reed

RE: BVSD Capital Improvement Planning

Boulder County Allies for Inclusion (BCAFI) is a coalition of persons and organizations whose individual and collective efforts contribute to the vision of a community that values and celebrates each person’s unique identity. The members listed below are writing in support of a request from parents of transgender and gender nonconforming children and youth who are enrolled in BVSD schools. These parents have indicated a need for gender-neutral, single stall bathroom options specifically for students, at all schools, with clear and appropriate signage. The parents, in conjunction with Transgender Youth Education and Support (TYES), have communicated with you about the unique needs of gender nonconforming children and youth, and the serious challenges they face in a world that does not understand them. For students, the school environment is their world for most of the day, most of the week and most of the year. A goal of the recently-completed BVSD strategic plan is that “students, families, staff, and community members experience a safe, healthy and inclusive environment.” The Capital Improvement Planning process provides the district with an opportunity to take a concrete step to demonstrate its commitment to this goal. As the parents indicate, the availability of single-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms is supportive of all students with their varying needs and abilities. We appreciate your consideration of this request. For further information, please contact the BCAFI co-coordinators Aicila Lewis ([email protected]) or Andrea Poniers ([email protected]).

SIGNED BY: OASOS Program, Boulder County Public Health OTHERS TO BE ADDED

CITY OF BOULDER HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

May 15, 2013

TO: Human Relations Commission FR: Carmen Atilano, Manager Community Relations and Human Rights RE: Legislative Update

The Second Regular Session of the 69th Colorado General Assembly came to an end on Wednesday, May 7. During the session’s 120 days, 621 bills were introduced of which 167 were signed and 214 were killed or postponed indefinitely. The remainder await action by the Governor.

Specifically, the outcome of the two bills that the HRC recently recommended to City Council for support is:

Senate Bill 14-005: Wage Protection Act: Recently sent to the Governor and will become law by June 7th unless vetoed.

House Bill 14-1124: In-state Tuition American Indian Tribes Ties to CO: Recently killed.

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