The Wildlife Resource Management Division will be collecting sealed bids from Tribal Members only for (5) Live Bison. They will all be females (3-9 yrs. old) 100% grass fed and are up to date on vaccines. Bids are set at a $500 minimum and must be submitted by January 31st, 2024, by 5:00pm. All buyers will be required to sign a Sales Agreement and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the sale. For more information, please call the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.  

Joint the SU MPF on January 10-11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for the Stars over Sante Fe Quilt.  It is for intermediate quilters.  Call Elise Redd to sign up and get supply list at (970) 563-2641.

The Southern Ute Education Department would like to encourage Southern Ute tribal members and staff to take an opportunity to get a taste of law school or experience a lifelong learning opportunity with CU Boulder’s online Mini Law course. Free to Tribal Membership and Tribal employees, this online course is designed for non-lawyers, doesn’t have assigned reading or homework, and offers a certificate of completion if four or more sessions are viewed. You can participate by livestreaming the lecture 6-7:30pm MDT or on-demand at any time of your choosing. Registration:  https://www.colorado.edu/law/academics/mini-law-school Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 17, 2024. See attached flyer for more information.  Please contact Nicole Cabral, Adult Education Specialist at (970) 563-2789 or ncabral@southernute-nsn.gov for additional information.

Shining Mountain Health and Wellness is offering an informational presentation titled “Native American Cultural Awareness in Perinatal Care” for our January Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class. If you are a parent, currently breastfeeding, or want to support other parents and families, please come over and join Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on Thursday, January 11th, from 12-1pm, Downstairs in the Mouache Capote Building. Everyone is welcome and a healthy lunch will be provided. Thank you- Heather Sorensen, MSN, RN Program Manager, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Southern Ute Indian Tribe 970-563-2349 office hsorensen@southernute-nsn.gov

Wishes for a happy new year and a prosperous 2024 to you and your family. The Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting class in January 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3pm. This class is free and open to all. It does require an email address, a smart device and a solid internet connection for the three-hour class. We invite you to participate. 😊 Kellie Yazzie Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337 Fax: 970.563.4865

Cradleboard Workshop Southern Ute Tribal Members are invited to join the Cultural Preservation Department for a Cradleboard Workshop with Ms. Jennifer GoodTracks! The workshop will be held every Thursday in January from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Small Craftroom at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. Materials will be available for the first ten (10) participants who register. *Registration is required.* Dinner will be provided. Register here: https://forms.gle/ibM3LdfFZ986cbFWA For more information, please contact Ms. Izabella Cloud, Cultural Education Coordinator at 970-563-2984.

The Behavioral Health Division is pleased to announce the beginning a new cycle of White Bison’s Medicine Wheel and 12-Step Program every Thursday, in-person, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum. This is in addition to the on-going Warrior Down Wellbriety Talking Circle held virtually via TEAMS every Monday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. If you have any questions or you are interested in joining us, please call Marvina Olguin at Southern Ute Behavioral Health 970-563-5700 or email:  marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov Marvina Olguin Peer Recovery Coach SUHC-Behavioral Health marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov 970-563-2359 https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/