The land that Loretto Heights was built upon is the traditional land of the Ute, Arapahoe, Cheyenne peoples. 48+ other contemporary indigenous nations have historic ties to the lands that make up Colorado, and many have ties to this area near the confluence of Bear Creek and the South Platte River. Indigenous people currently live in the neighborhoods surrounding Loretto Heights and participate in the redevelopment of the campus by attending tours, performing traditional dance at events, serving in leadership positions, and participating in design.