Events for June 9, 2026

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is accepting new and re-enrolling student registration forms for the 2026-2027 school year. Registration packets can be found at www.suima.org or calling 970-563-0253.

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department would like to share a reminder about the upcoming Ute & Comanche Youth Camp, taking place June 9-12, 2026. This camp is a great opportunity for Ute and Comanche youth ages 14–17 to spend time on the land, build intertribal relationships, and learn alongside one another in a supportive outdoor setting. As part of the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of the Ute and Comanche Peace Treaty in 2027, youth will participate in activities focused on learning, connection, and shared history. We encourage families who are interested to register by this Friday, May 29, 2026, or reach out for more information. To register, please follow the QR code or use this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ww4uANS3Dv

The Ignacio Bobcats Youth Basketball Camp is for all local youth, grades 3rd-8th! Camp will emphasize on skills, fundamentals and fun! Please contact Coach Trae Seibel at 970-764-8098 to register your child.

Southern Ute EPD is excited for this year's Environmental Leadership and Knowledge Seminar (E.L.K.S.) and wanted to send out a reminder that it is only a week and a half away (June 9th-11th). E.L.K.S. aims to provide free hands-on and interactive activities from 9am-4pm to get youth (ages 8-11) excited about science and grow environmental awareness! Spots are limited! Sign up TODAY. Visit our website at Environmental Leadership and Knowledge Seminar – Southern Ute Indian Tribe or reach out to Lucas Kline lkline@southernute-nsn.gov or (970) 563-2256 for more information. ***1st Descendants/Tribal Members prioritized, non-tribal members will be put on a waitlist until the week prior to the program start date.***

Van will depart Elder Services at 10am.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of charge For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."