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Southern Ute Sun Dance Chief, Matthew Box would like to announce the 2024 Southern Ute Sun Dance. The Sundance will take place July 30 - August 3, 2026. All drums and dancers are welcome! “Our people are the Sun Dance and the Sun Dance is the people. Together, we will greet our friend, the morning sunrise and receive Creator’s love through the light, as it spills over the mountain like water. As we make our thirsty stand for healing, unity, and strength of the people.” Because of the sacred nature and solemnity of the Sun Dance, the following rules of good manners and decorum should be observed by all: 1. The entrance of the Medicine Lodge should have a clear passage at all times. 2. Children should not be allowed to play around the Medicine Lodge. 3. Women on their menstrual cycle are not permitted near the Medicine Lodge. 4. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the Sun Dance grounds. 5. Camera, video/tape recorders, food, and water are not allowed near the Medicine Lodge. 6. Metal chairs are not allowed inside the Medicine Lodge. The Southern Ute Tribe is not responsible for accidents, or loss of property. For more […]

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In observance of Sun Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. May the Creator give blessing and strength to the Sun Dancers and their families.

Maykh Panakwa! (You are invited) to save the date for Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, for the Inauguration Ceremony for the Chairman, to be held in the Tribal Council Chambers at 356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. Please note, the incoming Chairman will not be determined until the Run Off Special Election concludes on Thursday, August 27, 2026. This term will run through November 30, 2026, completing the remainder of Chairman Melvin J. Baker's term. This event will take place in person but will be live streamed via WebEx: https://bit.ly/4y8GK79 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. Toghoyaqh!

The Southern Ute Economic Development cordially requests that you please save the date for the "Rural Colorado Workshop Series: Demystifying Entrepreneurship" from August 31 to September 1, 2026. Please use this registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-sw-colorado-demystifying-entrepreneurship-scholarship-tickets-1993849904738 There are scholarships available for Southern Ute Tribal Members. Please contact Allison Wall at 970-563-2281 or email awall@southernute-nsn.gov.

Save the Date for the No More Silence MMIR Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Sky Ute Casino Resort. This event is hosted by Native Love. 🕘 Registration begins at 9:00 AM 🏍️ Run starts at 10:00 AM 🔴 Please wear red to show your support. 💲 $30 per rider | $15 per passenger 📝 Register now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmir-motorcycle-run-ignacio-co-tickets-1991158297067 For more information, please contact Native Love at 970-553-0337 or email native.love.501c3@gmail.com.