• Online resources are available to learn about the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals and communities.
• Napali Jatra is a free event taking place in Longmont on July 19.
• To receive this information in another language, please contact Gloria Handyside 303-441-1622 ghandyside@bouldercounty.gov.

Boulder County, Colo. - The Boulder County Commissioners have proclaimed May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Boulder County. Residents are encouraged to learn about the culture and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and to commit themselves to creating an environment free of bias, exclusion, and harassment.

The Boulder County Commissioners are a proud sponsor of 2025’s Nepali Jatra, an annual celebration of Nepali culture. The event is taking place on Saturday, July 19 in Longmont. It is free to attend and open to the public.

Online Resources

The Louisville Public Library librarians recommend the following books, which are available in libraries throughout Boulder County and to borrow as e-books using a library card:

• Children’s books
• Books for teens
• Books for adults

The Smithsonian Museum of American History website has many online exhibits available. The five-part video series, Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian explores the rich tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through the lens of museum objects. The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Learning Lab also includes online exhibits and resources.

The History Colorado website has a collection of oral histories and articles, including an online exhibit about Camp Amache.

Located in a remote corner of southeastern Colorado, Camp Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, was one of ten incarceration sites established by the U.S. Government during World War II. Through Executive Order 9066, Camp Amache was created to unjustly incarcerate Japanese Americans. From 1942 through 1945, over 10,000 people - most of them American Citizens - were forcibly removed from their communities and incarcerated at Camp Amache. Across the United States, almost 120,000 Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants were forcibly removed from their communities and unjustly incarcerated during this period.

Today, Amache National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park Service. The site is currently open to the public with limited hours and services.

Boulder County recognizes the power of the individual and the community to prevent injustices through empowered action, such as when Colorado Governor Ralph Carr sacrificed his political career by refusing to unjustly incarcerate Japanese American Coloradans.

Heritage and Identity Months

At the beginning of February, the Boulder County Commissioners reaffirmed their commitment to heritage and identity months. The commissioners emphasized that Boulder County will continue to celebrate the contributions of the diverse groups that make our county strong, successful, and resilient – while acknowledging that the history of these groups is American history and includes both successes and tragedies.

As outlined in the commissioners’ Proclamation Recognizing 2025 Heritage and Identity Months in Boulder County, heritage months recognize and celebrate the contributions of underrepresented groups, and help people understand their own identities. They enable us to honor the achievements and contributions of groups whose histories are often absent from traditional narratives of U.S. history or misrepresented altogether.

Heritage and identity-based months teach people about the histories and cultures of different groups, help people understand their own cultures and identities, encourage people to appreciate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Boulder County, Colorado, and the United States, and prompt people to reflect on past struggles and successes.

• Contact the Board of County Commissioners
• View the Commissioners' Meeting Documents and Records
• Visit the County Commissioners' webpage

Americans with Disabilities Act Notice

Special Assistance
Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email the ADA Coordinator, or call 303-441-1386. Submit your request as early as possible, and no later than two business days before the event. Boulder County's ADA Policy