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.
Support your local Boys & Girls Club’s “Hearts Fundraiser”. Local businesses and Tribal Departments will be selling hearts during February, see attached. Bruce LeClaire Chief Executive Officer Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe 290 Mouache Circle / Ignacio, CO 81137 Office (970) 563-2694 www.bgcsu.org www.facebook.com/BGCSUIT
The Southern Ute Education Department is recruiting 10 rising 8th graders through high school students for a 5-day trip to Oceanside, California, June 24-28, 2024. The trip will allow Southern Ute Tribal Member youth to explore Growth Fund Properties and discover future career paths. Application Deadline is February 29, 2024, to drop off or email. You can scan the QR Code located on the attached flyer for the application. Please submit applications, inquire, or provide concerns, to the following SU Education employees: Chasity Bean at cbean@southernute-nsn.gov Julie Stone at jstone@southernute-nsn.gov Thank you, Chasity M. Bean Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Education Specialist O: 970-563-2793 cbean@southernute-nsn.gov
SunUte knows this is over a month away, but we are excited to get the word out! Volleyball camp for boys and girls ages 8-17 will take place on March 8, 2024, at SunUte Community Center from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pizza to follow!! Cost is $5/participant. Call SunUte at 970-563-0214 for more questions or Kelsey Frost at 970-563-2660.
Please join us for a lunch & learn to celebrate American Heart Month this February. There will be an informational presentation, free blood pressure screenings, and free food! Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.office.com/r/KZd7nwC5N2 We look forward to seeing you there and helping you learn about ways to keep your heart healthy. Toghoyaqh, Aly Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118
The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division would like to invite you to a training for community members who have a family member who struggles with alcohol or drug use. This is a two-day training on February 7th and 8th. There will be lunch and prizes; please take a look at the attached flyer for more details. Hope to see you there! Please call the Behavioral Health Center at (970) 563-5700 if you have any questions. www.eventbrite.com
Shining Mountain Health and Wellness will hold the February Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class on Thursday, February 8th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the Mouache Capote Building. Join us for our “Heart 2 Heart-Ways to Bond with Baby” discussion, dress up for Valentine photos, and enjoy a healthy lunch! We invite anyone to attend to learn more from our certified lactation counselors and support others in their breastfeeding journey. Heather Sorensen, MSN, RN Program Manager, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Southern Ute Indian Tribe 970-563-2349 office hsorensen@southernute-nsn.gov
Southern Ute DSS is bringing in a second class for the Tribal Community! This class, Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred class is geared towards Parents and/or family members in the community that would like to engage in a class that discusses cultural preservation while re-vitalizing the sacred roles of Fatherhood and Motherhood. NAFFA or Native American Fatherhood and Families Association along with Founder and President Albert M. Pooley (Hopi/Navajo) has designed this class to emphasize that families are the heart of all cultures. "Our method is to uplift, encourage, assist, and teach. Fulfilling life with hope, gratitude, and understanding has a powerful effect in changing attitudes and behavior. There is no better way. " Classes start January 30, 2024, and will continue through the month of February as stated in the flyer below. Please call (970) 563-2335 for more information.