Keynotes: Stories of Collective Impact
We are in a divisive era, but not everybody is divided. These are the stories of people coming together to develop long-lasting solutions to difficult policy obstacles. We share stories about education, agriculture, American Indian/Alaska Native communities, energy, public land management, health, and emerging technologies.
Episodes
In our continuing celebration of Keystone's 50th anniversary, we look at how Keystone Policy Center’s tribal engagement work is being implemented today. From government-to-government consultation to collaborative education initiatives, this episode highlights the deep relationships and trust required to turn policy into action. Featuring insights from Ernest House Jr. and project partners across Colorado, we expl...
In this extended interview, Ed Gabriel joins Ernest House Jr. for a powerful conversation reflecting on the beginnings of Keystone Policy Center’s work with tribal nations. From the formation of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) to the creation of the Indian Business Roundtable, Gabriel shares personal stories, pivotal moments, and lessons in trust, collaboration, and sovereignty. This candid dialogue offer...
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Keystone Policy Center, we explore how Keystone’s work with tribal nations began. We revisit a pivotal time in the 1970s, when Native leaders were asserting sovereignty and building new alliances. Through clips from an interview with Ed Gabriel, we hear how a ski trip, a conversation, and a shared vision gave rise to the Council of Energy Resource Tribes, the Indian B...
Few wildlife issues have been as divisive as gray wolf reintroduction in Colorado. In this episode, we take listeners behind the scenes of developing a wolf reintroduction and management plan, including the extensive public engagement process that followed. We explore how Keystone facilitated discussions among ranchers, hunters, conservationists, scientists, and policymakers, ensuring all perspectives were heard as Co...
Public lands belong to everyone—but managing them requires balancing conservation, recreation, and access. This episode delves into Keystone's role in major public lands projects, from the designation of Browns Canyon National Monument to the Colorado Outdoor Strategy. We explore how Keystone has worked to ensure that voices from all communities are included in shaping the future of outdoor spaces.
For decades, Keystone Policy Center has helped address the environmental legacy of abandoned mines and military munitions sites. In this episode, we explore Keystone’s role in mine cleanups and munitions remediation, where balancing environmental restoration, economic realities, and community concerns was key. From navigating complex stakeholder dynamics to shaping policies that protect both people and ecosystems, thi...
In our second series of Keystone's 50th anniversary celebration, we explore Keystone’s influential work in the energy sector. The Keystone Energy Board has been at the forefront of some of the most significant energy policy discussions in the United States. This episode takes a deep dive into how the board was established, the key players involved, and how its unique model of trust-based dialogue has helped shape...
In our second series of Keystone's 50th anniversary celebration, we explore Keystone’s influential work in the energy sector. In the final episode of this series, we examine Keystone’s long-standing leadership in climate and decarbonization policy. From early dialogues on climate change in the late 1980s to modern efforts in federal policy recommendations, Keystone has helped shape the energy industry’s response...
In our second series of Keystone's 50th anniversary celebration, we explore Keystone’s influential work in the energy sector. In this episode, we explore Keystone Policy Center’s pioneering work in energy during the 1970s and 1980s. From tackling the complex issue of nuclear waste management to facilitating critical energy policy discussions, Keystone played a key role in shaping early regulations and fostering d...
What makes the Keystone process so unique? In this episode, we delve into Bob Craig’s model of collaborative problem-solving that brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to tackle contentious issues. From pioneering dialogues on energy policy to empowering Native American tribes, Bob’s legacy continues to inspire Keystone’s mission today. Learn how his leadership turned division into progress ...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Keystone Policy Center. In 2025, we will embark on a year-long celebration, highlighting its most impactful and foundational achievements. We’ll explore the organization’s journey from its innovative beginnings to its ongoing legacy of collaborative problem-solving. In this first episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Bob Craig, the founder of the Keys...
Discover how Bob Craig’s respect for science and belief in dialogue as a tool for progress laid the groundwork for the Keystone Policy Center. This episode traces the steps from Bob’s time at the Aspen Institute to the creation of the Keystone process. Featuring stories from the center’s earliest days, we’ll explore how Bob’s commitment to neutrality and innovation helped Keystone address complex issues like nuclear w...
The creation of the Kwiyagat Community Academy is the cornerstone of Growing Ute Futures, but it is not the only impact of the endeavor. Growing Ute Futures is an education masterplan for the entire community as there are so many more families with students –from Kindergarten all through high school—who don’t attend KCA than do. Growing Ute Futures serves students and families of the entire community to provide more...
Kwiyagat Community Academy officially opened in 2021 and was finally able to put into practice what had previously just been an abstract plan – a culture-based curriculum grounded in Ute traditions that also delivers a modern academic education to prepare young students for the world. When you hear the world trailblazing—that’s exactly what this approach is. But the school would only get one shot to implement this ap...
In the second part of our four-part series on the Growing Ute Futures initiative, we highlight the bold steps taken by Tribal leaders and their partners to upend generations of educational missed opportunities: the creation of the state’s first-ever tribal-run charter school operation on an Indian Reservation. This is the story of the creation of the Kwiyagat Community Academy.
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In 2020, at the direction of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council, educators, and families, Keystone Policy Center began facilitating strategic planning to develop an innovative, culturally-based education system for students and their families on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. A central pillar of this plan was integrating Ute arts, language, and culture into all levels of education, embedded within a curriculum tha...
We're thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 Keystone Leadership Award. Keystone Policy Center established the Keystone Leadership Awards in 1994 to recognize extraordinary leadership by individuals and organizations whose work embraces our model, spirit, and mission of creating lasting solutions through strategic collaboration. Keystone honors individuals and organizations within its areas of work as we...
Agricultural soils are a large land-based sink for atmospheric carbon with additional potential to contribute to the sequestration of atmospheric carbon, though questions still remain as to the magnitude and rate of this mitigation opportunity. This potential has spurred a desire to connect growers with carbon markets to realize the environmental and economic value of agricultural practices. Concurrently, the markets ...
The Browns Canyon National Monument was designated for federal protection in 2015 and encompasses more than 21,000 acres of scenic and diverse natural resources along the upper Arkansas River in Colorado. It was the culmination of decades of advocacy from local residents to protect the pristine lands. However, federal designation was only the first step in protecting these pristine lands. In 2019, Keystone Policy Cent...
Collaboration is a powerful concept that requires a methodical approach to be most effective. To streamline this approach and help other organizations foster collaboration, Keystone partnered with Dow to create a step-by-step guide called the Collaborative Action Toolkit that provides a roadmap for anyone to develop a more collaborative mindset and organize their stakeholders and collaborations. The toolkit was born o...
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