Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday
Orlando Griego, Durango School District 9-R's Title VI Program Manager, speaks to the Class of 2024 during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Dr. Lorien Chambers Schuldt, Chair and Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College, speaks to the Class of 2024 during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at FLC's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Keynote speaker LaTitia Taylor, Education Director with the Southern Ute Education Department, talk to the Class of 2024 about persevering through challenging times during the 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
The Class of 2024 lines up to receive their celebratory shawls and blankets during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Nola Burnite is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
The Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education program held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Kendra Jim is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Kenji Lebbon is fitted with his celebratory shawl during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
The Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education program held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Kendra Jim is fitted with her celebratory shawl and blanket during the Durango School District 9-R Title VI Native American Education graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fort Lewis College's Student Union Ballroom. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
