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Barry Michrina Lecture Series – Ernest House, Jr.

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Please join us for the Barry Michrina Memorial Lecture Series — a stimulating talk and discussion.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe/Weeminuche Band presents …
Ernest House, Jr.
The power of place for the Ute (Nuchu) people — past, present and future

As former Executive Director for the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA) for over 11 years, Ernest maintained the communication between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, and other American Indian organizations, state agencies and affiliated groups. In that position, Ernest worked closely with Governor Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne, and the CCIA members to maintain a government-to-government relationship between the State of Colorado and tribal governments. Currently, as Senior Policy Director for the Keystone Policy Center, Ernest is working with various stakeholders in the areas of tribal consultation, energy, healthcare and education.

Free and open to the public. Snacks and refreshments provided.

Sponsored by CMU Social and Behavioral Sciences, Native American Student Association (NASA), Colorado Mesa University Foundation and The Michrina Fund.

Dates and times

March 28, 2025
4:30PM - 6:30PM (MT)
Maverick Center, 155 (Main campus)
in-person
All audiences
Free Event
No registration required

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