Events for March 20, 2026

Bear Dance will soon be here. Interested vendors can contact Eugene with Cultural Preservation Department.

The Southern Ute Tribe will be hosting the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Youth Practicum this year June 22-26th, 2026. Who can apply? 10th-12th grade (14-17yrs) Native Youth interested in Natural Resources What do we learn? You will learn more about natural resource professions, tribal fish and wildlife management in the Southwest & professional development. How much does it cost? Free! NAFWS will pay for travel expenses to attend. ( airfare, mileage, food and lodging) Apply now! https://www.nafws.org/youth-early-professional/southwest-summer-youth-practicum/

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is looking for a customer service focused vendor to provide sanitation services for the 2026 Bear Dance May 22-25, 2026. Please contact Cultural Preservation Department with any questions or concerns at (970) 563-2307.

We’re heading over to Towaoc from July 6–10, 2026, and it’s gonna be EPIC! 💥 If you’re a Southern Ute Tribal Member or a 1st Descendant, ages 9–18, this is YOUR moment to shine! 🌟 Get hyped for ALL the action: 🏐 Volleyball 🏀 Basketball 💪 Ute Warrior Challenge 🏹 Archery 🤼 Wrestling 🛹 Skateboarding ⛳ Golf 🎳 Bowling 🖐🏽Hand Games 🚨 SIGN‑UP DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2026 — DON’T MISS IT! 🚨 📍 Register at SunUte Community Center 📞 More info: (970) 563‑0214 Let’s show up. Let’s show out. Let’s REPRESENT the Southern Ute Tribe with HEART, PRIDE, and POWER! 💙🔥 GAME ON! 🏅✨

Tribal and State leadership will celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Nuuchiu to the State of Colorado during Ute Day at the Capitol on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado at the State Capitol in the West Foyer (200 E. Colfax Ave). The Speaking Program will begin at 10:15 a.m. and conclude at 10:55 a.m. The agenda is detailed below: -   Color Guard & Drum Group, Yellow Jacket Singers - Invocation - Remarks from Southern Ute Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, Ute Mountain Ute Council Member Conrad Jacket, & Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera - Ute Youth Council & Royalty Introductions For those unable to attend, the event will be livestreamed on the Tribe’s Facebook page. A lunch will be held at History Colorado (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO) starting at 12:00 p.m., followed by presentations until 3:00 p.m. This event is open to Tribal Members and the public. Attendees are responsible for arranging their transportation and accommodations. Specialty Tours will be available and led by Capitol staff. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs at 720-402-4206, SUIT Tribal Council Affairs at […]