Southern Ute Indian Tribe

SU MPF Indoor Yard Sale
2023-12-09 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
The monthly Indoor Yard Sale will take place December 9, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There is no admission or set up fee. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. There will be make and take crafting as well from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information, please call (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov.

Southern Ute Health Center CLOSED
2023-12-07 12:00 - 17:00
The Southern Ute Health Center is closed every first Thursday of the month from 12 pm – 5pm for an all SUHC staff meeting. All calls will be routed through the triage line. Please call (970) 563-4581.

SUIMA Upper Elementary Kapi Naru'Aghani Fundraiser
2023-12-07 07:30 - 09:00
On December 7th and 14th, join SUIMA’s Upper Elementary for their coffee and hot chocolate fundraiser for their End of Year Field Trip.
This event will be held int he Infant/Toddler Kitchen
Tuvuchu Toghooyagh!
SUIMA Upper Elementary Students

SU MPF - Senior Breakfast
2023-12-06 10:00 - 11:30
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will be holding the Senior Community Breakfast at the Multi-Purpose Facility on December 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The breakfast is open to all community Senior Citizens 55 and older. Call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

Southern Ute Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
2023-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2023 Southern Ute Run-Off Election will be Wednesday, December 6, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Election Board: (970) 563-2303 or 2305/2730
Off Reservation Tribal Members: 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email: election@southernute-nsn.org

Southern Ute Voter Registration Deadline
2023-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
The deadline for Southern Ute voter registration is Wednesday, December 6, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Election Board: (970) 563-2303 or 2305/2730
Off Reservation Tribal Members: 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email: election@southernute-nsn.org

Southern Ute Utilities Shut Off Day
2023-12-06 08:00 - 10:00
TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2023. The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com)
Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.

Southern Ute Elders Services - MOVIE DAY in Durango, Colorado
2023-12-05 13:00 - 17:00
The Southern Ute Elder Services Division would like to share our December activities list. Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name
be added to the activities list.
December 5, 2023, is MOVIE Day in Durango, Colorado. Van will depart Elder Services at 1:00 p.m.

Inauguration Ceremony - Andrew Gallegos
2023-12-05 09:00
Tribal Members, Dignitaries, and Officials are invited to attend the 2023 Inauguration Ceremony for Mr. Andrew Gallegos on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
The ceremony will be held in the Tribal Council Chambers on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
Additional details are forthcoming.
For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

End of Term Celebration for Tribal Chairman and Tribal Councilmembers
2023-12-01 14:00 - 16:00
The End of Term Celebration honoring Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Council Member Dr. Stacey Oberly, and Council Member Linda Baker for their service will be held Friday, December 01, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Tribal Council Chambers. A reception will follow in the Hall of Warriors.

SU MPF Jerky Class
2023-11-30 10:30 - 14:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Jerky Class on November 30, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility. Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission Meeting
2023-11-29 13:00 - 15:00
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/.
Michael J. Kirsch
Air Quality Scientist II – Planner
Environmental Programs Department
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Phone: (970) 563-2258

Southern Ute Social Services - Positive Indian Parenting Class
2023-11-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class.
Thank you. 😊
Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator
Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe
Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

SU MPF Food Sale
2023-11-29 11:30 - 14:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Food Sale on November 29, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility. Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum's Adult Handgame Classes
2023-11-28 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-21 17:30 - 20:00
Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public.

Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm

To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

Post Turkey Day Workout
2023-11-24 10:15 - 14:00
SunUte will be offering 4 classes on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 10:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please see the flyer below.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Tribal Entity Offices CLOSED
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed November 23-24, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.

SunUte CLOSED - 24/7 access only
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24
SunUte closure information is attached for this year’s Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal business hours resume on Saturday 11/25 (10am-5pm)
Happy Turkey Day!
24/7 is Accessible

Southern Ute Social Services – Positive Indian Parenting Class
2023-11-22 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-20 12:00 - 15:00

Money Talks - Financial Workshop
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Southern Ute Tribal Treasurer, Marvin Pinnecoose, for the Money Talks Financial Workshop on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Buckskin Charlie Room. Boxed lunches will be provided.

For questions or to RSVP, please contact Summer Begay at 970-563-2313 or sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov.
See you there!
Summer R. Begay
Communication Specialist | Tribal Council Affairs
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 737 Ignacio, CO 81137
Office: 970-563-2313
Work Cell: 970-553-0052

SU MPF Pie Class
2023-11-21 09:30 - 15:30
The SU MPF will be hosting a Pie class on November 21, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov to sign up or for more information.

Southern Ute Financial Plan Town Hall
2023-11-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting.
Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal “so-ute” email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on:
November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum
Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108
November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum
Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120
November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort
Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120

For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.
-Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

SUIMA Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-20 - 2023-11-24
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be closed November 20-24, 2023, for Thanksgiving break. Staff and students will return on Monday, November 27. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.

Southern Ute Thanksgiving Dinner 2023
2023-11-18 11:30 - 14:00
The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department presents the annual Southern Ute Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Southern Ute Tribal Members and their immediate family as well as members of the Ute Mountain Ute and Ute Indian Tribes. The dinner will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 11:30am-2:00pm at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center. Southern Ute Tribal Elders and Tribal Members with disabilities unable to attend in-person can contact Southern Ute Elder Services (970-563-2323) for home delivery. For questions, please contact the Cultural Preservation Department 970-563-2306.

La Plata County International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
2023-11-18 11:30 - 13:30
For anyone who would like to attend the La Plata County International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (see flyer), a van will take anyone interested from the SUHC on a first-come first-serve basis, leaving at 10:30 from the SUHC and returning about 2 PM.
Please send an email to tturner@southernute-nsn.gov if you’d like to reserve a spot.
Here to support you however we can.
Behavioral Health Division
