

There were six formal proposals made to rename Mount Evans, including Mount Cheyenne-Arapaho, which the Northern Cheyenne favored. "It is a huge step, not only for the Cheyenne and Arapaho people, but also for the Ute Mountain Tribe, Southern Ute Tribe, Northern Arapaho Tribe and other allies who worked diligently to being the healing process, bringing honor to a monumental and majestic mountain," said Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes governor Reggie Wassana.

It was a victory for a consortium of Native American tribes as well as organizations like the Wilderness Society. Board of Geographic Names voted 15-1 Friday to rename the mountain, ending over 120 years of it being formally named for Colorado's former territorial governor John Evans, who was pressured to resign from office for his role in the Sand Creek Massacre. The name of the 14,000 foot mountain closest to Denver is now Mount Blue Sky, inspired by a name for the Arapaho tribal members, known as the Blue Sky People. It was a place where I could share my own values and what I believe in, and to be heard.Mount Blue Sky, new official name for 14er closest to Denver, is inspired by Arapaho tribe 03:22 It helped me to find a voice, to learn more and care more about women’s issues, and to be open to others’ perspectives. My experience with Entrust Youth helped shape that choice. I was accepted to Barnard Women’s College, I start this fall. Everyone has their own experiences and questions, and being in a group where talking about sex is normalized, it helps to empower young adults to be in control of their own choices about sexual activity and health. I think what makes it effective is that it’s students relating to other students. We worked to provide peer-led, inclusive sex-ed in schools and we built a website with all kinds of resources about sexual health for everyone. We’re a group of high school students who provide fact-based, nonjudgmental information about sexual health. I was a part of Entrust Youth for two years. “Blue Mountain Family Practice Gave Me a Voice” Student, Daughter, Leader, Entrust Youth Council Member This is not a checklist, but mere signs that it may be time to ask for help with your mental health.

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