The Indigenous
community is still here...
In 2020, the Indigenous community made up 1.1% of the United States population (Census Bureau).
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Introduction
What to Expect
This multimedia story will take you back to the early years of settlers coming to America and the pain they induced on the Indigenous community. There is a historical film told from the perspective of David Young, a member of the Apache Tribe. You will be able to listen to a podcast about the contemporary problems that Indigenous people have to deal with including social and religious discrimination. A feature story will transport you back to a Gathering I attended, which was hosted by the Indigenous community. Last, there will be an interactive element that depicts the timeline for the Hughes Land, which is a contemporary piece of land the local, Northern Colorado Natives are fighting for. #LANDBACK
Short Film
Historical Short Film
This is a short documentary that talks about the Indigenous history in Fort Collins and the treatment of early Native Americans. David Young, a member of the Apache Tribe, describes the policies and treaties the U.S. made with the Indigenous peoples. David also tells his ancestral story of what has happened over the last couple centuries and the horrors his ancestors have lived through.
Podcast
Indigenous Discrimination Podcast
Exploring Social Problems is a podcast that addresses contemporary issues that people of Indigenous heritage have to face. It is a rich discussion about this social problem and the way that people can help prevent this mistreatment.
Feature Story
The Gathering
The Sweat Lodge that was Destroyed
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"We put our heart, soul and spirit within those sacred areas... Because of what happened and the destruction of that sacred place, part of your spirit is also destroyed.”
- Kenny Frost
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This is a feature story on the recent destruction of an Indigenous sweat lodge. The accounts in the story are from my perspective, and quotes are taken from the Gathering and Press Conference held by the Indigenous community.
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Timeline
Timeline - Hughes Land
#LandBack
"Create a Healthy, Restorative, Sustainable Future Together, through the leadership and wisdom of Native and Indigenous Peoples," states on the Hughes Land Back webpage.
#LandBack is a nation-wide movement that has existed for years, which brings attention to the Indigenous land that was stolen. In Fort Collins there is a Hughes Land Back Movement that comes from a larger, nation-wide organization.
About The Author
My name is Austria Cohn and I'm a journalism student at Colorado State University. My goal as a journalist is to bring attention to social problems occurring today and give a voice to marginalized communities.
I didn't know very much going into this transmedia project, but I've learned so much from everyone that I interviewed.