Give me your tired
Your poor
Your huddled masses
Yearning to breathe free
Give me your tired
Your poor
Your huddled masses
Yearning to breathe free
The Dignity Project
The Dignity Project is a local grassroots activist group dedicated to non-violent direct action to support justice and dignity for immigrants in Colorado’s Montezuma County.
Upcoming Events
Vigil in Durango
Vigil to honor the lives taken by ICE. Please wear black or orange and bring your own candle to light.
WHEN: April 23 from 6-8PM
WHERE: Buckley Park, 12th & Main, Durango
MORE INFO HERE
Communities Not Cages
Join this performance art protest against the Trump administration’s reckless expansion of ICE warehouse detention centers. Wear orange and black, or just show up – signs provided.
WHEN: Saturday April 25, 11:30-12:30PM
WHERE: Veterans Park, 802 E. Main Street, Cortez
Read the report on abuse and torture taking place in Colorado at the GEO Aurora facility here.
Community Read & Discussion: Who Is Government?
This community-wide reading program is focused on public service. Meet members in our own community who have worked for the federal government as they share what they do, challenges they face in their work, and accomplishments they are most proud of.
WHEN: May 1 from 7-8:30PM
WHERE: Sunflower Theater, 8 E. Main Street, Cortez
MORE INFO HERE
Recent Local Actions
The Dignity Project is one of many local activist groups protesting the current regime’s often illegal and inhumane policies. We are proud to be a part of this local grassroots coalition of concerned citizens.
The Dignity Project values artistic, creative, and bold approaches to building unity – join us in solidarity as we stand up for those who can’t.
Stay informed of our local actions and community events by joining our newsletter here.
No Kings III
March 28, 2026
The single largest protest in US history, with over 8 million people around the world gathering in resistance to the current regime’s policies. Here in Montezuma County, we gathered together accompanied by music, laughter, creativity, and community.
Why all the monarchs? “The only orange monarch we want is the butterfly.”
Angry Knit In
March 8, 2026
Activism from the fiber arts community comes from a long history of using textiles as a tool for political expression, resistance, and community organizing.
Montezuma County held its own version of the nationwide protest.
Vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti
January 10, 2026
Two U.S. citizens — Renee Good and Alex Pretti — were shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. To this day, federal agencies have refused to share information with state investigative agencies which is standard practice. The public deserves the right to know the facts, and to demand accountability. To honor the deaths of a mother and an intensive care nurse, Montezuma County showed up in numbers to pay respects. A street theater protest followed, dramatically showing what might be experienced by an immigrant, sometimes shackled for up to 72 hours.
Key Lime Air Protest
January 31, 2026
Key Lime Air, parent company to Denver Air Connection, serves the Cortez airport and has a contract with DHS / ICE in assisting in the detention and deportation of immigrants. Key Lime is accused of a lack of transparency about who is being transported and under what conditions.
ICE Detention Facility Protest
October 28, 2025
Protests erupted outside the ICE detention facility in Durango after federal agents illegally detained a father and his two children on their way to school. With no criminal record, the family was in the country legally as their asylum case was in process. The demonstration turned violent as protesters demanded due process for the family. The Dignity Project emerged in response to this abuse of power, and organizes local nonviolent actions to bring attention to these injustices.
Areas of Focus
COMMUNITY
We are all connected . . . when one is impacted, we are all affected. The Dignity Project commits to collective engagement through collaborative, cohesive and creative alliances with our local, regional, and national partner organizations in ensuring that community members are treated with dignity, respect, and due process.
EDUCATION
Educating ourselves and our community requires sharing accurate information and encouraging open dialogue regarding immigration policies and their impact on our people. Through education, nonviolent direct action and trainings, we help to build empathy, reduce misconceptions, and create a more informed and welcoming environment for all.
SUPPORT
We are committed to supporting our immigrant community by responding quickly and safely when individuals or families face urgent challenges. We share reliable information and support connecting people in need with resources and local organizations that are equipped to respond with thoroughness and efficiency.
When one is bound . . .
None are free