Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Tribal Member Experience Portal Training and Laptop Sign-Up
2024-01-17 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
All Southern Ute Indian Tribal Members are welcome to attend the upcoming Tribal Member Experience Portal Training and Laptop Sign-Up Events on January 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and on January 17, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Southern Ute Growth Fund Building. 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).

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

Positive Indian Parenting Class
2024-01-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-09 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-04 12:00 - 15:00
Wishes for a happy new year and a prosperous 2024 to you and your family.
The Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting class in January 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.
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Kellie Yazzie
Foster Care Coordinator
Division of Social Services
Southern Ute Tribe
Phone: 970.563.2337
Fax: 970.563.4865

SU MPF - Cooking with Chef Bill
2024-01-16 10:30 - 13:30
Chef Bill will be making lasagna and bruschetta with carrots today at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy learning and enjoying great food with Bill and Carol. Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.
Elise Redd
Multi-Purpose Facility Operations Manager
eredd@southernute-nsn.gov
Telephone: 970-563-0100, Ext. 2641
Direct Line: 970-563-2641

Tribal Member Experience Portal Training and Laptop Sign Up
2024-01-16 10:00 - 14:00

SUPF, SUGF & SUSS OFFICES CLOSED – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

SU MPF - Community Pow Wow
2024-01-13 15:00 - 22:00
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility staff and volunteers will be hosting a Community Pow-Wow on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Please see the flyer for event schedule, vendor information and head staff information. For more information, please call (970) 563-2640.

White Bison's Medicine Wheel & 12-Step Program
2024-01-11 17:30 - 19:30
The Behavioral Health Division is pleased to announce the beginning a new cycle of White Bison’s Medicine Wheel and 12-Step Program every Thursday, in-person, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum.
This is in addition to the on-going Warrior Down Wellbriety Talking Circle held virtually via TEAMS every Monday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
If you have any questions or you are interested in joining us, please call Marvina Olguin at Southern Ute Behavioral Health 970-563-5700 or email: marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov
Marvina Olguin
Peer Recovery Coach
SUHC-Behavioral Health
marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov
970-563-2359
https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/

Cradleboard Workshop
2024-01-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-04 17:30 - 19:30
Cradleboard Workshop
Southern Ute Tribal Members are invited to join the Cultural Preservation Department for a Cradleboard Workshop with Ms. Jennifer GoodTracks! The workshop will be held every Thursday in January from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Small Craftroom at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. Materials will be available for the first ten (10) participants who register. *Registration is required.* Dinner will be provided.
Register here: https://forms.gle/ibM3LdfFZ986cbFWA
For more information, please contact Ms. Izabella Cloud, Cultural Education Coordinator at 970-563-2984.

SMHW - Breastfeedomg & Parenting Support Class
2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Shining Mountain Health and Wellness is offering an informational presentation titled “Native American Cultural Awareness in Perinatal Care” for our January Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class.

If you are a parent, currently breastfeeding, or want to support other parents and families, please come over and join Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on Thursday, January 11th, from 12-1pm, Downstairs in the Mouache Capote Building.

Everyone is welcome and a healthy lunch will be provided.

Thank you-

Heather Sorensen, MSN, RN
Program Manager, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
970-563-2349 office
hsorensen@southernute-nsn.gov

SU Education - Mini Law School Registration
2024-01-11 08:00 - 2024-01-17 17:00
The Southern Ute Education Department would like to encourage Southern Ute tribal members and staff to take an opportunity to get a taste of law school or experience a lifelong learning opportunity with CU Boulder’s online Mini Law course. Free to Tribal Membership and Tribal employees, this online course is designed for non-lawyers, doesn’t have assigned reading or homework, and offers a certificate of completion if four or more sessions are viewed. You can participate by livestreaming the lecture 6-7:30pm MDT or on-demand at any time of your choosing.
Registration: https://www.colorado.edu/law/academics/mini-law-school
Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
See attached flyer for more information. Please contact Nicole Cabral, Adult Education Specialist at (970) 563-2789 or ncabral@southernute-nsn.gov for additional information.

SU MPF - January Quilt & Sewing Class
2024-01-10 10:00 - 2024-01-11 15:30
Joint the SU MPF on January 10-11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for the Stars over Sante Fe Quilt. It is for intermediate quilters. Call Elise Redd to sign up and get supply list at (970) 563-2641.

SU MPF - Healthly Cooking w/ L. Smith
2024-01-09 10:30 - 13:00
Join the SU MPF and SUHC’s dietician, Lisa Smith for a healthy cooking class on January 8, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. For more information, please call (970) 563-2640 or email: multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov

Mental Health First Aid Training
2024-01-09 08:30 - 16:00
Southern Ute Behavioral Health will be presenting a free Mental Health First Aid training opportunity, Tuesday January 9th, 2023. The training will be at the Behavioral Health building located at 4101 CR 222. This will be a 8 hour training (1 hour lunch on your own. Limited restaurants & convenience stores near location). If you have any questions or would like to register please reach out to Marvina Olguin at marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov or 970-563-2359.
Marvina Olguin
Peer Recovery Coach
SUHC-Behavioral Health
marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov
970-563-2359
https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/

White Bison’s Warrior Down Wellbriety Talking Circle
2024-01-08 12:00 - 13:00
The Behavioral Health Division is pleased to announce the beginning a new cycle of White Bison’s Warrior Down Wellbriety Talking Circle, It is held virtually via TEAMS every Monday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
If you have any questions or you are interested in joining us, please call Marvina Olguin at Southern Ute Behavioral Health 970-563-5700 or email: marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov
Marvina Olguin
Peer Recovery Coach
SUHC-Behavioral Health
marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov
970-563-2359
https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/

SU MPF Indoor Yard Sale
2024-01-06 09:00 - 15:00
The yard sale is a great place to sell your used and new objects you no longer need. Crafters & bakers are always welcome and it is open to everyone, no charge to set-up.

2nd Annual New Years Bucket Bash
2024-01-06 - 2024-01-07
Come join us on January 6-7th for our second annual New Years Bucket Bash!
We will be hosting both men’s and women’s basketball tournaments!
Come into SunUte to sign up! 🏀
For more information contact
Bird Red 970 563 2664 Kelsey Frost 970 563 2660 Darnell Muniz 970 563 2667 Elijah Weaver 970 563 2655

SunUte & SU Cultural Preservation - ALL IN ICE FEST
2024-01-05 - 2024-01-06
SunUte and the Cultural Preservation Department invite Southern Ute youth to attend the All In Ice Fest’s Ice Climbing Essentials in Ouray, Colorado on January 5-6, 2024. Lodging, meals, and transportation will be provided. Limited to 8 participants. To sign up, contact SunUte Recreation at 970-563-0214.

SU MPF Youth Crafting
2024-01-04 10:00 - 14:30
Youth Crafting is a fun event for your youth during the holidays, parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Call today and sign up.

SU Wildlife Seeks Bids for (5) Bison - Southern Ute Tribal Members Only
2024-01-04 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00
The Wildlife Resource Management Division will be collecting sealed bids from Tribal Members only for (5) Live Bison. They will all be females (3-9 yrs. old) 100% grass fed and are up to date on vaccines.
Bids are set at a $500 minimum and must be submitted by January 31st, 2024, by 5:00pm. All buyers will be required to sign a Sales Agreement and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the sale.
For more information, please call the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.

SU MPF Senior Breakfast
2024-01-03 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for great breakfast to start off this new year. All Senior Citizens are welcome!

Southern Ute Utilities Shut Off Day
2024-01-03 08:00 - 10:00
TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on January 3, 2024. The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com)
Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.

FLC Game Day
2024-01-02 17:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday, January 2nd, all Ignacio Community Members can watch the Fort Lewis vs Navajo Tech game for FREE! Come see a SunUte staff member for a free piece of pizza 🍕
All Native Americans can attend most FLC games for free (please bring AI/AN Tribal ID)
MORE INFORMATION : CALL FRONT DESK @(970) 563-2661
KELSEY F. X2660; ELIJAH W. X2655; BIRD R. X2664; DARNELL M. X2667

SU Boys & Girls Club ALL DAY Club
2024-01-02 - 2024-01-05
Please see the attached flyer for Boys & Girls Club Closure and All Day Club dates in December 2023 and January 2024.
Happy Holidays!!
Bruce LeClaire
Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe
290 Mouache Circle / Ignacio, CO 81137
Office (970) 563-2694
www.bgcsu.org
www.facebook.com/BGCSUIT

Tribal Wills Clinic
2024-01-02 - 2024-01-05
DU Law School is hosting another tribal wills clinic in Farmington at the Nenahnezad Chapter House -Fruitland NM, and the Shiprock Chapter House- Shiprock NM, on January 2-5, 2024. They would like to let tribal members know there is another will opportunity.

Anyone interested in an appointment will need to make an appointment with Mr. John Roach at (505) 505-716-6788. There are already a lot of people that have signed up, so it’s best to sign up sooner than later.

SunUte 24/7 Membership Renewal Deadline
2024-01-02
SunUte Community Center’s Deadline for 24/7 memberships will be January2, 2024. Stop by the front desk to renew your membership or call (970) 563-0214 for more information.

New Year's Day - Tribal Entity Offices CLOSED
2024-01-01
The Southern Ute Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on January 1, 2024, in honor of the New Year’s Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume on January 2, 2024.
