j_cbac_2016a_2016-05-20t13:31:46z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 05/20/2016
Final
Proposed Donation of a Memorial for the Capitol Grounds
COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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01:32 PM -- Proposed Donation of a Memorial for the Capitol Grounds
Ms. Dina Klimkina, One Earth Future Foundation, presented information about the proposed Sand Creek Massacre Memorial. She read proposed text of the plaque to accompany the memorial, which was prepared by Dr. Halaas. Ms. Klimkina reminded the committee of changes made to the memorial to address committee concerns from the February 19, 2016, meeting. She played a video about the memorial, which is available online at http://www.remembersandcreek.org. She provided a letter of support for the memorial from the National Park Service (Attachment A).
Attachment A.pdf
01:40 PM
Mr. Hubert Friday, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe, read a statement expressing support for the memorial and discussed the tribe's role in commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre.
Mr. Gail Ridgely, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and Mr. Max Bear, representing the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, discussed their support for the memorial. Mr. Ridgely noted the need for healing gestures after the Sand Creek Massacre. Mr. Bear discussed his history as a descendant of Sand Creek survivors.
01:53 PM
Ms. Klimkina responded to questions from committee members on the proposed design of the memorial.
01:56 PM
Dr. Halaas introduced additional supporters of the proposed memorial.
Dr. Holly Norton, Colorado State Archaeologist, expressed support for the memorial on behalf of History Colorado.
Dr. Patty Limerick, Colorado State Historian, discussed her work regarding the Sand Creek Massacre and expressed her support for the memorial.
Dr. Nancy Wadsworth and Dr. Billy Stratton, representing the University of Denver (DU) John Evans Study Committee, expressed support for the memorial, noting that they hope to also have a memorial on the DU campus. Dr. Stratton read a statement from DU Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Chopp (Attachment B).
Attachment B.pdf
02:02 PM
Mr. Turner spoke on the importance of the memorial and discussed his support for the proposal. Representative Moreno also discussed the memorial.
02:08 PM
Ms. Julia Jackson, Legislative Council Staff, described the process of approving donated memorials and responded to committee member questions.