Community Comes Full Circle
The Learning Council strengthens communities in Colorado’s North Fork Valley through accessible educational programs in the arts, sustainable agriculture, food access, social justice, and wellness.
Enriching community through education, art, advocacy, food, agriculture and wellness for all.
The Learning Council strengthens communities in Colorado’s North Fork Valley through accessible educational programs in the arts, sustainable agriculture, food access, social justice, and wellness. Serving Delta County and surrounding areas, we welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Guided by a gift economy model, our programs ensure no one is excluded due to financial barriers while fostering a more connected, inclusive, and empowered community.
We acknowledge the Ute (Nuche) Tribes who tended this land for generations. We honor their stewardship and are committed to building authentic relationships and trust with Ute communities.
What Is It?
A 3-day cultural festival bringing together North Fork Valley residents, members of the Ute nations, and immigrant communities to celebrate our diversity, learn from one another, and reimagine our collective future.
What Happens
Workshops, presentations, and performances from Ute, immigrant, and community educators, artists, and musicians. Ecological justice & seed swaps. Art jams and installations. World craft marketplace. Music, dance, feasts, storytelling, and healing. All food locally sourced and freshly prepared.
Why Now?
The Learning Council is committed to working toward repair and deepening relationships with the Ute nations and building stronger bonds across our diverse communities.
Contact alicia@thelearningcouncil.org or visit thelearningcouncil.org for more details.
November 13 - 15, 2026, Paonia, CO
Together, we remember. Together, we weave what's possible.
Our Vision
The Learning Council is an educational hub for the North Fork Valley, connecting learners and educators to meet specific needs and empower personal growth. The outcomes of our programs encourage learners to give back to the community through service. Responding to the needs of our community we offer a variety of classes, events and learning opportunities for all ages and skill levels, continually broadening our course selection.
Get Involved
The Learning Council runs on community, and that means you! Whether you have an hour to spare or a skill to share, there are many ways to plug in, show up, and help build something meaningful in the North Fork Valley. Every contribution, big or small, keeps the cycle of reciprocity flowing.
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