SUIMA’s upper elementary students are collecting winter clothing for students in the Pine Ridge, South Dakota schools until February 9, 2024. Drop off locations are: The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy, Sun Ute Rec. Center, Hall of Warriors in the Leaonard C. Burch Building, Southern Ute Museum, and the Sky Ute Casino. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.

February is American Heart Month. Shining Mountain Health and Wellness will be providing weekly information to help you keep your heart healthy. Wear Red tomorrow February 2nd to bring greater attention to heart disease as the leading cause of death for Americans. American Indians/Alaskan Natives are at a higher risk for heart disease due to the increased rates of diabetes and hypertension, and deaths from heart disease often occur at a younger age. Love your heart and learn more about keeping it healthy! Check out the attached flyer to know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.

The Cultural Preservation Department, in collaboration with other Departments, is pleased to announce a book club for Tribal youth 4-12 years of age. Join us at 1:00pm on Friday, February 2, 2024, in the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Library where we will be providing copies of You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith (Cree). For more information and to sign up, please contact NAGPRA Coordinator Trainee, Roshae Weaver at 970-563-2257.  The first Fridays of each month will promote a book for those that participate.