Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Southern Ute Social Services – Positive Indian Parenting Class
2023-11-22 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
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

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

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.

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.

Southern Ute Social Services - Positive Indian Parenting Class
2023-11-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-29 12:00 - 15:00

Cybex Treadmill Tribal Member Raffle Drawing
2023-11-28 08:00 - 2023-12-12 17:00
The SunUte Fitness Division is having a drawing for 2 used commercial Cybex Treadmills. Treadmills come as is, no warranty. Must be picked up by winners. One entry per tribal member.
Raffle opens November 28, 2023, and closes, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 5 p.m.
To enter, please contact Fitness Director-Abel Velasquez at (970)563-2651 or abvelas@southernute-nsn.gov

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum's Adult Handgame Classes
2023-11-28 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

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 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

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.

2023 1st Descendant Cow Elk Hunt
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-31
The application is now open for the 2023 first Descendant Hunt. 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.

SUIMA Winter Open Enrollment
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-12 17:00
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be accepting new student registrations during their winter open enrollment period of December 1-12, 2023. The form can be found at www.suima.org or picked up in the SUIMA office.
SUIMA serves Southern Ute Tribal Members and First-Generation Direct Descendants. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-0253.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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

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.

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

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.

SU MPF Indoor Yard Sale
2023-12-09 08:00 - 15:00
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.

Leonard C. Burch Day - Tribal Entity Offices CLOSED
2023-12-11
The Southern Ute Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on December 11, 2023, in honor of the Leonard C. Burch tribal holiday. Normal business hours will resume on December 12, 2023.

Loom Beading Workshop
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Cultural Preservation Department (open to all who are interested) in the Small Craftroom at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum to learn how to loom bead with Mr. Dale Santistevan!
The workshop will be held from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm on December 12th- December 15th. Materials will be available for the first ten (10) participants who register.
*Registration is required.* Lunch will be provided.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Rbu84YfU6HUJp5h4A
For more information, please contact Ms. Izabella Cloud, Cultural Education Coordinator at 970-563-2984.

Southern Ute Elders Services - LAST DAY TO REQUEST XMAS Dinner Delivery
2023-12-13 08:00 - 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 13, 2023, is the last day to request for the delivery of your Southern Ute Christmas Dinner meal. Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309

SUIMA's UPPER ELEMENTARY Kapi Naru'Aghani Fundraiser
2023-12-14 07:30 - 09:00

SUIMA Upper Elementary Kapi Naru’Aghani Fundraiser
2023-12-14 07:30 - 09:00
Come enjoy a mug of coffee or hot chocolate tomorrow, Thursday, December 14, 2023. The SUIMA Upper Elementary students will be holding another coffee shop with all purchases going to their end of the year field trip. You can find the coffee shop in the infant/toddler section of the school, right next to the office. The shop will be open from 7:30am – 9:00pm. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-0253.

Emergency Ballot Request Deadline
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00
The deadline for emergency ballot requests for the upcoming 2023 Southern Ute Run-Off Election will be 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
