Year: 2024

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2024 Inauguration Ceremony 12162024

by sbegay

The 2024 Inauguration Ceremony for Linda K. Baker and James M. Olguin will be on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM. This will be held in the Tribal Council Chambers at 356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. The agenda is as follows: Welcome & Invocation Oath of Office Council Member Address & Presentation -Linda K. Baker & James M. Olguin Tribal Council Well Wishes Visiting Dignitaries & Royalty Adjourn A light reception will follow in the Hall of Warriors. To attend virtually, you may scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://bit.ly/2024tci. The password is 2024tci. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

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Committee of Elders Vacancy

by sbegay

Tribal Council has reestablished the Committee of Elders and seeks Letters of Interest from eligible Southern Ute Tribal Elders to serve on the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to promote a continuing and growing heritage of language and traditional way of life through collaboration with the Cultural Preservation Department to maintain the Southern Ute language, heritage, and traditions of the Southern Ute people and to convey knowledge and experience. Qualifications: Any enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member who is 55 years of age or older is eligible to serve, whether living on or off the Reservation. An understanding of the Tribe’s language and culture is preferred, but not required. If selected and appointed, members should attend all committee meetings and special meetings as scheduled and adhere to the Tribe’s approved Code of Conduct and Ethics Code. Appointments will last 1-3 years. Eligible Tribal Members may submit a letter of interest by December 31, 2024 by emailing swhyte@southernute-nsn.gov, deliver in-person to the Tribal Council Affairs Receptionist located in the Leonard C. Burch building, or mail to Tribal Council Affairs at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319 or Council Member Marjorie […]

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The family of the late Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Leonard C. Burch, announces the return of the Annual Walk/Run on December 10, 2024

by abarry

The family of the late Chairman Leonard C. Burch would like to share historical information on how Leonard C. Burch Day was created and how he continues to be honored each year as the leading trailblazer of the Southern Ute people for our new generation of tribal members and for tribal staff who may come on board within a Southern Ute tribal entity recently. This day of recognition was first established on Dec. 10, 1996, by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council and is celebrated as a tribal holiday — every December by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata County and the State of Colorado. LaPlata County leadership and the State of Colorado followed suit in 2020, by formally acknowledging December 10th as Leonard C. Burch Day in 2020. Growing up in the impoverished Ute reservation near Ignacio, Burch maintained a determination and vision that carried through all of his life endeavors. After graduating from Ute Vocational School in 1954, he served four tours of duty with the U.S. Air Force in Turkey. In 1959, Burch returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Irene. The couple eventually had seven daughters and 14 grandchildren. Throughout his life, he focused on […]

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Inauguration Ceremony Save the Date 12/16/2024

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Please save the date for the 2024 Inauguration Ceremony for two (2) Tribal Council Members on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Tribal Council Chambers (356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137). Please note that the incoming Council Members will not be determined until the Run-off Election concludes on Friday, December 13, 2024. Additional details are forthcoming. A live stream via WebEx will be available. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

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Southern Ute Election Board Special Hours

by sbegay

The Southern Ute Election Board Office will be open to accommodate Tribal voters. December 9, 2024 & December 10, 2024 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Absentee Ballot Deadline……………………Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 PM (New) Voter Registration Deadline…….Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 PM Emergency Ballot Request Deadline…….Thursday, December 12, 2024, By 5:00 PM The 2024 Run-off election will be held at 285 Lakin St. Ignacio, CO on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Contact the Election Board at (970) 563-2303/2305/2729 Off-Reservation Tribal Members call 1-800-772-1236 Ext. 2303 or Email: election@southernute-nsn.gov  

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End of Council Term Celebration 12/02/2024

by sbegay

The End of Council Term Celebration honoring Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud and Council Member Vanessa Torres will be on Monday, December 02, 2024 at 10:00 AM. This will be held in the Tribal Council Chambers at 365 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. The agenda is as follows: 10:00 AM Welcome 10:05 AM Prayer | Mr. Eddie Box Jr. 10:10 AM Song | Mr. Justin Lang 10:15 AM Tribal Council Remarks 10:40 AM Visiting Dignitary Remarks 11:30 AM Tribal Council Reflection – Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud – Council Member Vanessa Torres 12:00 PM Adjourn A light reception will follow in the Hall of Warriors. To attend virtually, you may scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://bit.ly/2024eotc | The password is 2024eot. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

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SUDEP: Norton LifeLock Information Session

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The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program in partnership with Norton LifeLock will offer information sessions with a LifeLock representative. There will be multiple times available and virtual attendance supported by WebEx will be available for those who cannot make it in person. Tribal Members are welcome to stop by the Growth Fund building on Monday, December 2nd between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM or on Tuesday, December 3rd between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. For more information please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555.

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