November 27, 2012
The American Indian College Fund will host its Annual Elders Dinner at 5:30 p.m. on December 11, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church Hall, 2559 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80219.
The event is free and open to all Native Elders age 55 and older. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a gift presentation and appearance from Santa.
For more information please call Carrie Basgall at 303-426-8900 ext. 305.
Winter is a special season, full of holidays, good food, good company. And no matter the culture, storytelling and the spirit of reflection, growth, giving, and gratitude take center stage this time of year. It is no different for Native peoples, many of whom wait to tell certain stories on long, cold winter nights.
The epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in the United States that has existed for years continues unabated. And while Native students deal with the same end of semester pressures and holiday stresses as other students, they’re more likely to also be living in a state of fear or mourning for a relative who may never make it home.
