Dr. Andrew Cowell presented an engaging overview of Arapaho language, culture, history, and revitalization. He described Arapaho as an Algonquian, polysynthetic language whose descriptive vocabulary encodes deep ecological and place-based knowledge across Colorado. He reviewed displacement after the Sand Creek Massacre and current life on Wind River Reservation, highlighting cultural syncretism, economic shifts from casinos, and persistent social challenges. Ongoing efforts include language classes, an online dictionary and learning portal, youth programs, the Sand Creek run, and place-name mapping. Initiatives like Denver’s cultural embassy and land‑back dialogue emphasize rebuilding relationships and restoring Indigenous presence in Colorado through collaboration and education.