by Vita Malama (Cultural Appreciation Coordinator)

In April, many families observe traditions connected to faith, renewal, and belonging. These may include Arab American Heritage Month, which recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Arab American communities; Passover, a Jewish religious tradition commemorating liberation and resilience; Easter, a Christian religious tradition celebrating renewal and hope; and Earth Day, a global observance focused on care for the planet and shared responsibility. At STEM Lab, care for land and environment is an ongoing practice, aligning with Indigenous teachings that emphasize reciprocal relationships with land and water—principles long upheld by the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute Nations and peoples whose homelands the school occupies.

If you have an upcoming tradition or observance that is meaningful to your family—or if we missed one—we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at pto.stemlab@gmail.com or simply reply to this newsletter.

As part of our ongoing practice at STEM Lab, we honor and acknowledge that the land we are located on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute Nations and peoples. Many different Native tribes have used this land for trade, hunting, gathering, and healing. We extend our respect to Elders past, present, and future, and to all those who have stewarded the land and water since time immemorial. We invite others to join us in this acknowledgment to renew and reaffirm First Nations’ history in Colorado and to pay tribute to these traditional homelands and their people.

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