Right Relationship Boulder and the Museum of Boulder invite you to…

Ben Ridgley: “Arapaho History and Presence in Colorado”

Wednesday, April 22, 7 pm at the Museum of Boulder

Free and open to the public — Register here

Ben Ridgley is an esteemed Arapaho elder, great-grandson of Chief Little Raven. A former chairman and co-chairman for the Northern Arapaho Tribal Leadership and former Historic Preservation officer, Ridgley currently serves on the Executive Board of the Wyoming Historical Society. As an expert on the history of the Sand Creek Massacre, Ridgley inspired the installation of the Sand Creek Massacre trail highway marker signs in Wyoming, which he hopes to extend into Colorado. He has been a consultant with a number of Colorado institutions, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, the cities of Boulder and Littleton, and several Colorado public schools.

“Ben Ridgley stands as a beacon for those who believe in the power of remembering, learning, and celebrating Native heritage. His journey is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the enduring spirit of the Northern Arapaho people.”  — Alexandra Philp, Executive Director of the Wyoming Historical Society

“It’s hard sharing our true history, but people need to hear it… It is very encouraging to see Native history and culture getting wider acknowledgment.” – Ben Ridgley

IPD’s mission is to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, bring cultural and educational programs to engage Boulder Valley area residents, and raise awareness of the City of Boulder Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resolution.

Indigenous Peoples’ day Goals

Our goal is to plan and implement engaging and educational programs with Native tribes for Indigenous People.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Contact

Organizing events for the October Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations. Contact rightrelationshipboulder@gmail.com

Indigenous Peoples’ Day