Talking Circle with U.S. Census Bureau Leadership

On August 2nd, 2022, Denver Indian Health and Family Services, an urban Indian organization, participated in a Talking Circle with US Census Bureau leadership and staff held at the Denver Indian Center. DIHFS was one of several Colorado Tribal partners who welcomed the 26th Director of the US Census Bureau, Robert Santos, to Denver and introduced him to the vast number of tribal organizations in the region. Some organizations in attendance included the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, Haseya Advocate Program, Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs, American Indian Academy of Denver, and the American Indian College Fund.  Attendees actively participated in the talking circle with Director Santos and he shared his goal and commitment to strengthen his relationship and partnership with tribal organizations like DIHFS.  Click here to see how the AI/AN population has grown in CO.