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“Past generations had to block their way of life, their Native way of life, and learn a new way of life and now they (young people) are coming back and asking more about the old ways.”

-Betty Howe- Ute Mountain Ute Elder

Own Your

Traditions and Education

“Past generations had to block their way of life, their Native way of life, and learn a new way of life and now they (young people) are coming back and asking more about the old ways.”
-Betty Howe- Ute Mountain Ute Elder

About the

Kwiyagat Community Academy

Kwiyagat Community Academy envisions a future where the graduates of the school will have a strong grounding in Nuchiu culture and language while incorporating modern perspectives as contributing members of the Ute Mountain Ute community.

A Focus on Culture

Fostering a revitalization of the Nuchiu language and culture and using this knowledge to ground our youth in a positive self-identity.

Small Class Sizes

Emphasis on small class sizes with an interdisciplinary, indigenous, and project-based approach to learning.

Blending Modern Perspectives

Incorporating modern perspectives as contributing members of the Ute Mountain Ute community.

Focused on Students Future

Creating community connections built on mutual respect, academic success, and focused career goals.

High Academic Expectations

We maintain high standards to foster desired character skills, personal wellness, and community involvement.

The First of its Kind

KCA is the first Colorado charter school on an Indian reservation. located in Towaoc, Colorado, the home of the Ute Mountain Ute people.

About

Kwiyagat Community Academy

A Focus on Culture

Fostering a revitalization of the Nuchiu language and culture while incorporating modern perspectives.

Small Class Sizes

Emphasis on small class sizes with an interdisciplinary, indigenous, and project-based approach to learning.

Blending Modern Perspectives

Incorporating modern perspectives as contributing members of the Ute Mountain Ute community.

Focused on Students Future

Creating community connections built on mutual respect, academic success, and focused career goals.

High Academic Expectations

We maintain high standards to foster desired character skills, personal wellness, and community involvement.

The First of its Kind

KCA is the first of its kind, a Colorado charter school on an Indian reservation.

Our Vision

Kwiyagat Community Academy envisions a future where the graduates of the school will have a strong grounding in Nuchiu culture and language while incorporating modern perspectives as contributing members of the Ute Mountain Ute community. The new generation of school graduates will foster a revitalization of the Nuchiu language and culture and use this knowledge to ground them in a positive self-identity and create community connections built on mutual respect, academic success and focused career goals.

Our Mission

The mission of the Kwiyagat Community Academy will be to ensure an educational program where the Nuchiu culture and language guides the educational experience and is characterized by small class sizes with an interdisciplinary, indigenous, and project-based approach that results in high academic expectations and desired character skills, personal wellness, and community involvement.

I am proud to have a school here on the reservation.

Candida Ketchum, KCA PARENT
We are the first public school on tribal lands in colorado.
Dan Porter, KCA Principal

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