As a witch and doula living and working in the Denver/ Boulder metro areas, I believe it is important to take some time to recognize the Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land, water, plants, and animals who called this place home. The land in which I live, work, play, and practice my craft are the ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Nations. This area was also the site of trade, hunting, gathering, and healing for many other Native Nations: The Lakota, Ute, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Shoshone, and others.
I also acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. I respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land. I humbly pay my respect to them and give thanks to all Tribal Nations and the ancestors of this beautiful, magical place.