SU Pow Wow Committee - Seeking Bids for Bear Dance Pow Wow
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 (America/Denver)
The Southern Ute Powwow Committee is requesting bids for the 2024 Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow for the following services:

Cleaning Crew
Security
PA/Sound System

Deadline submission is April 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Please submit all bids to:

Southern Ute Pow Wow Committee
PO Box 737, #16
Ignacio, CO 81137
or
soutepowwow@southernute-nsn.gov

For questions, please contact Vice-Chairman, Rochelle Aguilar, at (970) 563-2990 or Secretary, Valerie Armstrong, at (970) 317-3585.

SunUte - Tri Ute Games
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-05-03 17:00
Tri-Utes are back this 2024!
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is hosting this year’s Tri-Ute Games and is looking for athletes and coaches!
Save the date for mid-summer 2024, exact dates will be announced before the end of March. Packet pick-up for coaches and players will be at SunUte Recreation. Please contact SunUte Recreation at (970) 563-0214 and request the following Recreation staff members for assistance: Darnell (2667), Elijah (2655), Kelsey (2660), or Bird (2664).
Deadline for packet submission will be May 3, 2024

SunUte - Ski & Snowboarding Trip Registration
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-03-27 12:00
Join SunUte Recreation on an awesome Skiing and Snowboarding trip to Telluride! Come to the SunUte Community Center front desk to sign up or call (970) 563-0214 for more information. Sign up by March 27, 2024.

SUIMA CLOSED - Spring Break 2024
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-22
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22. School will resume on Monday, March 25, 2024. If you have any questions, please call the SUIMA office at 970-563-0253.

Spring Blessing
2024-03-19
TBD, details pending.

Southern Ute Spring Blessing
2024-03-19
The Cultural Preservation Department would like to announce the 2024 Spring Blessing which will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Sunrise. The Blessing will take place at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) Firepit – Southside. For questions, please contact Ms. Sherisa Valdez at 970.563.2988.
Toghoyaqh!

SU MPF - Quilting Class
2024-03-19 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 15:30

SU DSS - Positive Indian Parenting Class
2024-03-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-26 12:00 - 15:00
The Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting class in March 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3pm. This class is free and open to all. It does require an email address, a smart device and a solid internet connection for the three-hour class. We invite you to participate. Call Kellie at SU Division of Social Services at (970) 563-2337.

The Mysto Magic Show
2024-03-22 12:00 - 14:00
The Mysto Magic Show will be taking place at the Sky Ute Casino Resort‘s Event Center from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a free community event. See you there!

Ignacio Community Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00
The Southern Ute Police Department’s Community Resource Division and the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe are hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the SunUte Park (Field behind SunUte Community Center). There will be 3 age ranges for the fields 0-4, 5-8 and 9-14. Bring the family, meet the Easter Bunny and partake in food vendors, games, and tons of other prizes. Bring your own basket for hunting. For more information, please contact Don Folsom at (970) 563-2899 or Jasper Abeyta at (970) 563-2808.

SU DSS - Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred Classes
2024-03-24 14:00 - 16:00
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 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. “
First class starts March 4th! 2-4 pm

Denver Sturm College of Law - Tribal Wills Clinic
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-28
Denver Sturm College of Law Tribal Wills Project will be providing their Tribal Wills Clinic in Kayenta, Arizona March 25-28, 2024. Those interested must arrange their own personal travel. To make an appointment to inquire on the Wills service, please contact Mr. John Roach, at (505) 716-6788.
– Tribal Information Services

SUHC - Narcan Training
2024-03-25 11:00 - 14:30
The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division will be hosting two Community Narcan Trainings on Monday, March 25th. Please join us to learn about this important, life-saving intervention.
Mary Trujillo Young, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health Manager / Psychologist
Southern Ute Health Center – Behavioral Health Division
Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/

SU MPF - Food Sale
2024-03-25 11:30 - 15:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will be having their monthly food sale on March 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call (970) 563-2640 to order food or to inquire about the event.

SU MPF - Traditional Sewing & Beading
2024-03-26 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold traditional sewing and beading classes on March 26 & March 28, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Call Elise to sign up and get supply list at (970) 563-2641. Ribbon skirts and dresses are the focus. Beading projects are always welcome.

SU MPF - Traditional Beading & Sewing Class
2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30

SU MPF - Elder Easter Craft Day
2024-03-27 10:30 - 15:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will be hosting Easter Elder Craft Day on March 27, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Any questions please call the MPF at (970) 563-2640.

SUIMA - Indian Taco Sale
2024-03-27 11:30 - 12:30
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy upper elementary students are holding an Indian Taco Sale on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 11:30-12:45 (or until they’re sold out) in the SUIMA dining hall parking lot. Presale orders can be made by calling 970-563-2751. Please help these students raise money for their end of the year field trip to Denver.

SMHW - Tai Chai & Chai Tea
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Try something new….. Nourish your body & spirit with gentle movement and warm tea!
Come join us at the Southern Ute Museum classroom Thursday, March 28 from 2-3 pm for:
TAI CHI & CHAI TEA
Tai Chi exercise can:

Lower blood pressure
Reduce risk of dementia
Improve strength and flexibility

Chai (Masala) Tea is:

Easy to make
Yummy
Soothing

(We will also provide tasty energy bite snacks!)
All are welcome!
Questions? Call Karen 563-2340
Presented by: Shining Mountain Health and Wellness & Community and Home Health Services

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Event
2024-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
The Southern Ute Veterans Association will be honoring Vietnam Veterans on March 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Southern Ute Veterans Park in Ignacio, Colorado. Southern Ute tribal membership, tribal entity staff, and tribal community are encouraged to attend.

SU MPF - Sip, Chat & Chew
2024-03-29 11:30 - 13:30
On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold the monthly Sip, Chat, & Chew event. It is open to all members of all Ute tribes. Easter Fun activity will be Ute Bingo. Door prize donations are appreciated. Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

SunUte - Ski & Snowboarding Trip to Telluride
2024-03-29 12:00 - 2024-03-31 19:00
Join SunUte Recreation on an awesome Skiing and Snowboarding trip to Telluride! Call (970) 563-0214 for more information.

SU MPF - Youth Easter Craft Day
2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:30
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will be hosting Easter Youth Craft Day on March 30, 2024, for ages 6-17 based on the activities. Younger children are welcome to attend with their parent or grandparent. Any questions please call the MPF at (970) 563-2640.
