Native Skyway to Success
Build community with peers from multiple tribal communities. Over 170 tribal nations are represented at FLC from as far north as the Arctic Circle to the Southern reaches of the eastern seaboard.
Engage with faculty and staff members to build academic skills and navigate academic resources. You will engage with the Four Corners area through an Indigenous lens and have a ton of fun along the way. The Native American Center staff members and current student leaders lead this program.
When: August 18 - 23, 2024Where: CampusNumber of students: 40Student cost: $50; financial assistance is available upon request.
In the morning, you will move in and settle into your assigned rooms. In the afternoon, you will be introduced to the Native American Center, meet your peer mentors, and participate in a team-building exercise of setting up a Tipi. In the evening, you will meet the rest of the participants and Peer Mentors again to get to know each other better with fun activities.
You will be introduced to Dr. Heather Shotton to learn more about the Diversity Collaborative at Fort Lewis College. In addition, the morning will be focused on workshops designed to assist you in building healthy habits as you transition into college. In the afternoon, you will participate in a cultural activity and cultural identity workshop.
In the mornings, you will meet with various campus resources on campus such as the Center for Southwest Studies, WellPac, Counseling Center, Title IX, Student Life Center, Student Involvement Center, GRUB HUB, STEM programs, and Financial Aid to support you at Fort Lewis College. In the afternoons, you will participate in a relationship-building activities and rafting down the Animas River.
You will go on a day trip to Ignacio to the Southern Ute Musuem, the Cultural Center, and the Medical Center. In addition, you can visit the Sky Ute Casino Resort to enjoy bowling with your peers and mentors.
The last day will focus on launching you into Fort Lewis College Orientation and beginning your college experience. You will meet with your mentors to do a team-building exercise, reflect on the past week, and discuss the college experience. In addition, you will receive a blessing from a Tribal Leader to send you off for future success.
Because all freshman students are required to live on campus, your participation in this program gives you early check in to your Fall housing. Bring all of the items that you need to move into your room.
All program participants are required to stay on campus during the program, even those who have obtained a waiver for the first-year on-campus housing requirement.
171 Student UnionPhone: 970-247-7090Fax: 970-247-7487Email: orientation@fortlewis.eduEach PEAK program has its own contacts listed on their websites.