CCIA At-Large Commissioner and State Trust Lands Conservation & Recreation Workgroup Applications are open!

 
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CCIA At-Large Commissioner and State Trust Lands Conservation & Recreation Workgroup Applications are open!

The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA) is looking for two At-Large Commissioners. At-Large Commissioners are appointed through a Commission vote and serve three-year terms. The Commission will appoint At-Large Commissioners at its quarterly meeting on September 4, 2025.

At-Large Commissioners:

  • Have an understanding of Tribal governments & Tribal sovereignty
  • Are passionate about working with Tribal Nations and American Indian/Alaska Native communities 
  • Attend quarterly Commission meetings and other meetings of the Commission as convened by the Chair

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Initial application form 
  • Three references
  • Resume
  • Statement of interest (optional)

 

On May 13, 2025, Governor Polis signed HB25-1332 State Trust Lands Conservation & Recreation Work Group into law. The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs will appoint a member of the American Indian/Alaska Native community to the workgroup at its quarterly meeting on September 4, 2025.

The appointee should: 

  • Be a member of the AI/AN community in Colorado
  • Should have interest or experience in issues such as;
    • Land stewardship, conservation, or recreation;
    • Tribal lands, sovereignty, or treaty rights;
    • Environmental justice or outdoor equity

 

To apply, please submit: 

  • Initial application form
  • Three references
  • Statement of interest (max 1 page)
  • Resume
  • Optional: Letter of support from AI/AN organization or Tribal Nation
     

To apply for the CCIA At-Large Commissioner or for the State Trust Lands Conservation & Recreation Workgroup, please visit the Colorado State Boards & Commissions website. Applications are due August 1, 2025.