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  

IT’S YOUTH BASKETBALL SEASON at SunUte!!!!!  Youth basketball registration opens October 6-November 30, 2023.  Practices begin December 11, 2023.  Games will be held on Saturdays beginning January 6-February 10, 2024.  Volunteer coaches needed. For more information contact Recreation at (970) 563-0214.

In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

As a reminder, Scenario training has been established at three fixed locations on tribal campus October 10-13, 2023, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  The attached schedule has been updated and outlined when tribal campus buildings are to report to their specific scenario training location at the scheduled time.  Risk Management will work with staff and supervisors to allow some flexibility if their scheduled training time interferes with any office coverage or any priority tasks requiring immediate attention. For tribal campus locations that provide direct customer service, tribal business shall be maintained during normal business hours by sending as many staff as possible to the assigned session and leaving delegated staff to maintain operations.  Staff who are delegated office coverage shall attend another session at any of the three locations as their schedule allows. If you have questions or need clarification related to the Run, Hide, Fight Scenario training, please feel free to call Don Brockus at Extension 2449 or direct dial at (970) 563-2449.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Last year, Chairman Baker and Tribal Council proclaimed October 12, 2022 as Disability Employment Awareness Day and every 2nd week of October thereafter as Disability Employment Awareness Week here on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. To commemorate the very first Southern Ute Disability Employment Awareness Week, the Southern Ute Vocational Rehabilitation Program staff cordially invites employees and members of the community to join us for a day of training and discussion surrounding Disability and how we all belong in this conversation. Topics presented will include: Disability Etiquette, the Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace, a brief history of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Trauma-Informed Care. To attend, employees must have supervisor approval, ensure department coverage, and sign in upon arrival. Tuesday, October 10th, Sky Ute Event Center, 8:30am– 4:30pm. (Refreshments, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided) Please contact Misha Weaver, Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator, at (970) 563-4730 for additional information.

The Elder Craft Day theme for this class is "Fall Decor Crafts".  The class will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Join the SU MPF for crafting, treats, socializing, and fun.  Please call (970) 563-2640 or email:  multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information or to sign-up, space is limited.

Van will depart Elders Services @ 10:00 a.m.

KSUT Tribal Radio and Native Public Media invite you to a public screening of the PBS series Native America, Season 2: "Spirit Warrior" followed by a Q&A session with NATIVE AMERICA series Producer, Pam Belgarde Tuesday, October 10th Doors open at 5:30pm, Screening starts at 6pm, food & refreshments provided At the Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, Colorado (the ballroom is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building on the FLC campus) Please feel free to share with family and friends Q & A with Native America Series Producer, Pam Belgarde to follow screening Pam Belgarde (Turtle Mountain Band Anishinaabe) – Producer The opportunity to tell Indigenous stories to inspire and inform directs Pam’s work. She produced radio and television projects including “Native America Calling”, “Growing Native”, “Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers” and “Rez-Robics for Couch Potato Skins”. Pam’s career was set in motion early working for her tribe’s community radio station, KEYA-FM and later earned a degree in Speech Communications from the University of North Dakota.