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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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/  

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.

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.

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.