SUIMA IS choosing to use Friday September 29, 2023 as a day of Honor and Remembrance to include students and staff of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy and Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The National Day is officially Saturday September 30, 2023. Here In the United States, we have also had our share of our own Ute Children. who faced Boarding School Existence. Some of the first Utes to be in boarding school died from illnesses and unknown causes. There is a history of separating Ute and other Indigenous families and communities and forcing children to assimilate into white European culture around the turn of the 20th century. Some of the first Utes to be in boarding school died from illnesses and unknown causes. Below is a description of how Orange Shirt Day became a day that is recognized amongst Canadian and the United States. “Why an Orange Shirt? Former residential school student Phyllis (Jack) Webstad has shared her story of her first day at residential school when her new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken from her as a six-year old girl. This act left Phyllis feeling invisible and worthless and affected the way she lived for much […]

The MPF will hold their Haunted House Food Sale on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Eat in or Carry Out by calling (970) 563-2645.  Order ahead at (970) 563-2640.  Cash or Check Only.  Proceeds support MPF Haunted House 2023 at 256 Ute Road, Ignacio, CO  81137 Thank you from the MPF Staff

Come and support FLC athletes for their Fall N7 Games! Remember: If you have your Tribal ID or CIB, you get in FREE to all FLC sponsored games! If you have any questions, please call Robin at 970-563-2657 or email me at rwirth@southernute-nsn.gov  

The application process is now open for the 2023 first Descendant Hunt October 1-31, 2023. Please refer to the attached flyer with additional information regarding the hunt below via the links. https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/natural-resources/wildlife-resource-management/hunting/first-descendant-elk-hunt/ https://store.southernute-nsn.gov/product-category/hunting-fishing/ If you have any questions, please feel to reach the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.

Complete your first weigh-in between today, 9/25 and Friday, 9/29. *We know you all may be busy, so you can also complete your initial weigh-in next week 10/1-10/6. To sign-up, please contact Trainers Eliyah Lucero or Jakob Box at: (970)563-2658 or, Eliyah Lucero: elucero@southernute-nsn.gov Jakob Box: jbox@southernute-nsn.gov

Please see attached flyer for a Halloween House Decorating Contest sponsored by SUPD, Tribal Rangers, and IPD. Any resident in Ignacio, CO can sign up. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Registration and questions can be sent to aalbo@southernute-nsn.gov. Registration email needs to include: Name, Address, Email, and Phone number. Specific details will be emailed to those who enter. ** Deadline date is October 13, 2023. Thank you! Amber Strietzel  Justice & Regulatory  

Departing Elder Services @ 10:00 a.m.  For more information, please contact Elder Services at (970) 563-2309.

Come enjoy a great homemade lunch at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. Help support the Community Veterans Pow Wow. For call-in orders, please call (970) 563-2640 or email the facility at multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov until 5:00 p.m. Monday. Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. call in orders to (970) 563-2645. Cash and check only.  

On Monday, October 16, 2023, the SU MPF will hold their Haunted House Food Fundraiser from 11:30-2:00 p.m. at the SU MPF Facility.  Proceeds support MPF Haunted House 2023 and the Community Veterans Pow Wow.  Eat in or Carry Out by calling (970) 563-2645.  Call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

Southern Ute Utilities shut off day is Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the first Wednesday of the month.  All past due bills must be paid by 10am to avoid being shut off.