Denver EATSS
2025
Friday, April 11th and
Saturday, April 12th
About EATSS
Join us for a night of celebration – a unique and captivating experience featuring the best of indigenous food, art, discussion, and entertainment.
Originally home to more than 10 nations, Colorado is steeped in American Indian roots. The American Indian College Fund, headquartered right here in Denver, Colorado, is excited to announce the return of its Denver EATSS event for two nights at Boettcher Concert Hall, in partnership with the Colorado Symphony and Nathaniel Rateliff, on April 11th, and 12th, 2025.
This unforgettable evening promises a fully immersive experience of Indigenous cuisine, art, and music, bringing together the traditions and diversity of Native culture in celebration of the College Fund’s mission to support Native scholars. EATSS offers a unique opportunity to support the College Fund’s work in transforming the lives of Native students through higher education.
Join us for your choice of two nights, to raise awareness and support for Native scholars and communities, and take an active role in fostering the next generation of Indigenous leaders through higher education.
RATELIFF SINGS RATELIFF WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Nathaniel Rateliff joins the Colorado Symphony for a special homecoming celebration to benefit the American Indian College Fund. Nathaniel Rateliff founded The Marigold Project, a foundation dedicated to tackling issues relating to income inequality and social justice, and has been a supporter of the College Fund since 2019. An ally and friend to Native communities, he’s released special pressings with proceeds going to the StrongerHearts Native Helpline, providing support to Native communities dealing with domestic and sexual violence.
The Colorado Symphony is one of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music.
As a friend and ally to Native communities, we hope you join us as they provide the soundtrack to our special evening lifting the stories and voices of Native students.
Featured Chefs
Community, Food, and Artistry Intertwined
Immerse yourself in millennia of Native cooking traditions, and indulge your tastebuds with a full-course meal from the best Native chefs in the country – including a few Denver locals!
Proudly supporting students of Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
Included in the evening is an art exhibit and sale showcasing extremely talented and emerging Native student artists from the globally recognized Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), one of the 34 tribal colleges and universities our mission represents and supports.
These artists carry forward their beautiful ancestral traditions while infusing it with their own techniques and perspectives. Your support lifts them financially and elevates their voices and art forms.
100% of the proceeds from their art sales go directly back to the artists to support them in their pursuit of higher education.
This is a unique experience were you can ask questions about Native art and culture, learn more about our student experiences, and even take a little piece of this culture home with you.
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