On the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, a New School Aims to Preserve Culture, Language and Sense of Community

Kwiyagat Community Academy, Colorado’s first charter school on a Native Reservation, opened in 2021 on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. This school, currently open for grades K-3, blends academics with daily lessons that integrate Ute culture, traditions, and language. Kwiyagat Community Academy is rooted in the preservation of Ute identity and community strength. Read the full story to learn more about the story of the school and how it’s reshaping education and belonging for Ute children.

Story Written By: Mark Stevens, The Colorado Trust / Collective Colorado, February 8, 2023

Photo taken By: Shannon Mullane