Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Southern Ute Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
2023-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
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, 2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-15 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

SU MPF - Quilting and Sewing Class
2023-12-14 10:00 - 15:30, 2023-12-15 10:00 - 15:30
The Multi-Purpose Facility will be holding quilting and sewing classes on Thursday, December 14 & 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Call Elise to sign-up and get supply list at (970) 563-2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov

2023 Southern Ute Run-Off Election
2023-12-15 07:00 - 19:00
Greetings,
The Election Board has determined the dates for the upcoming 2023 Run-off Election according to the Constitution and Election Code. Run-off Election will be on Friday, December 15, 2023, 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. with voting located at the Election Office, 285 Lakin Street, Ignacio, CO.
Tribal Council Chairman candidates are James M. Olguin and Melvin J. Baker.
The Tribal Council candidates are Marty M. Pinnecoose and Cedric J. Chavez.
For further inquiry, please call (970) 563-2303 or 2305/2730; Off Reservation Tribal Members: 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303; Email is also an option at election@southernute-nsn.gov

Cookies and Hot Cocoa with the SU Cultural Center & Museum
2023-12-15 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Looking to crave your sweet tooth!? Well come on by to the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5 pm to grab a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie!
Thank you,
Raelynn Frauenhoff
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
970-563-2998
ratorres@southernute-nsn.gov

Sun Ute - Rep Wars
2023-12-16 07:00 - 13:00
Come join us at SunUte Community Center for Rep Wars 2.0! With opportunities for grand prizes and bragging rights, you won’t want to miss out!
What: Rep Wars 2.0
Where: SunUte Community Center
When: Saturday, December 16th
Time: Weigh-ins: 7am-9am / Lifting @ 10am

SU MPF Annual Holiday Bazaar
2023-12-16 09:00 - 16:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on December 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please see the flyer for booth information and costs associated with the event. Please email Elise Redd at eredd@southernute-nsn.gov, multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov or call (970) 563-2640/2641.

SU Tribal Christmas Dinner & Program
2023-12-16 11:30 - 15:00
Please join the Cultural Preservation Department for the Annual Tribal Christmas Dinner and Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Holiday Program.
Sky Ute Casino Event Center
14324 HWY 172 N.
Ignacio, CO 81137
Saturday, December 16, 2023
11:30am-3:00pm
For questions, please contact: 970-563-2306
Toghoyaqh,
Crystal Rizzo (She/her/hers)
Director
Cultural Preservation Department
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Office: 970-563-2306
Mobile: 970-553-0087
crrizzo@southernute-nsn.gov | www.southernute-nsn.gov

Southern Ute Tribal Chairman and Tribal Councilmember Inauguration
2023-12-18 10:30 - 13:00
Tribal Members, Dignitaries, and Community Members are invited to attend the 2023 Inauguration Ceremony for the incoming Chairman and Tribal Council Member on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM.

The Ceremony will be held in the Bingo Hall at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. Virtual attendance will be supported by Web-Ex:
Webex Event Link: https://bit.ly/2023tese
Event Password: [REDACTED]

Please note the agenda may be subject to change. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

– Summer Begay, Communication Specialist.

SunUte & TIS - Polar Express Train Ride
2023-12-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-12-19 18:30 - 21:00
December 18, 2023, and December 19, 2023, the SunUte and TIS Departments are sponsoring the Polar Express Train Ride for Southern Ute families. Trains departs at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Please see the flyer below.

SU MPF - Cooking w/ Chef Bill and Carol Barbone
2023-12-19 10:30 - 13:30
Join Chef Bill and Carol Barbone to learn how great your pork loin roast can be made easily.
It’s not too late to sign up, if you forget that’s okay! Everyone is welcome.

SUIMA Bake Sale
2023-12-20 09:00 - 10:30
SUIMA’s Upper Elementary students will be holding a bake sale from 9:00am – 10:15am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in the Hall of Warriors. They are raising money for their end of the year field trip. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-0253. Thank you for supporting the students.

SU MPF - Tamale Making Workshop
2023-12-20 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., for a tamale making workshop. Please call (970) 563-2640 to sign up. Space is limited.

SU MPF - Yeast Bread Class
2023-12-21 10:00 - 15:00
Join the SU MPF and SU Tribal Elder, Lucy Olguin, for a yeast bread making class on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Space is limited. Call (970) 563-2640 to sign-up.

SUIMA Christmas Carol Service
2023-12-21 13:00 - 15:30
The SUIMA elementary students will be caroling around the tribal campus on Thursday, December 21 from 1:20 – 3:30. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.

SU MPF Christmas Sip, Chat, and Chew
2023-12-22 11:30 - 13:30
All Southern Ute Indian Tribal Members are welcome to attend the upcoming Tribal Member Experience Portal Training and Laptop Sign-Up Events on December 22, 2023, during the Sip, Chat, and Chew Event sponsored by the Southern Ute Tribal Council.
SUDEP staff will be answering all technical questions, helping tribal members sign into their tribal member experience accounts, password resets and helping sign up those individuals who have not received their free Dell laptop from SUDEP (www.southernute-nsn.gov/SUDEP).
Tribal Information Services (TIS) will be on-site to answer questions related to Vital Statistics on the following:
– Fulfill tribal ID requests.
– Provide tax-exempt forms, descendancy letters, etc.
– Provide updates to Tribal Member census records upon
request.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the SUSS/SUDEP support Team at 970-563-5555 for questions or technical support. Email contact: sudepservice@southernute.com
For questions related to Vital Statistics, please call Mr. Terence Whyte at (970) 563-2248 or at twhyte@southernute-nsn.gov
