The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council is hosting the Jimmy Newton Jr. Youth Leadership Conference and Camp Sasquatch on Thursday, July 11, 2024 Camp Sasquatch Cultural activity will be held at the Archery Range, below SunUte at 7:30am. Jimmy Newton Jr. Youth Leadership Conference will be held at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center 10:00am – 12:00pm Where the students will have the option of a writing workshop with Tanaya Winder or 988 Skate Desk Art Workshop.

“Cultural Humility” Tuesday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Bonny Kent Room at the Sky Ute Casino – Lunch will be provided. This training brings a trauma-informed approach to equity and cultural humility. We will explore the impact of microaggressions and implicit bias. We will also consider the interconnected relationship between trauma, equity, and resilience. We truly hope you can make the time for this worthwhile session and discussion. Please RSVP to Misha Weaver at Ext. 2207 or by email at mweaver@southernute-nsn.gov

The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.  

Fishing Lake Capote.  Van departs at 10 am from Elder Services.

Join us for this year’s co-ed volleyball tournament! Show off your bump, set, and spike!  Registration deadline is July 30th! $300 entry fee

The Dolores River Boating Advocates are working to protect the Dolores River Canyons from Dolores to the Utah state line. They have been working with several members of the three Ute tribes to help educate community members, but to also reconnect folks simply with the landscape. The Advocates are hosting a family camping trip - open to Ute tribal members and their families from the three Ute communities. They will be providing transportation from Cortez, tents, sleeping bags, etc. are all provided. So are food, games, and paddle boards. Hosts of this trip will provide information on current conservation efforts for this landscape. All meals from Friday Dinner to Sunday Breakfast are included! Transportation will be available. Mileage for personal vehicles is not covered. Lodging and camping options available at Camp V with no cost to participants. Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag and pad will be provided upon request) RSVP to: suzanne@doloresriverboating.org or (970) 739-4293. This is hosted by Conservation Lands Foundation, Colorado Wildlands Project, Dolores River Boating Advocates, and other conservation organizations.

Van will depart Elder Services at 10:00 a.m.

Please Southern Ute Behavioral Health as they begin a new cycle of our Mending Broken Hearts group Tuesday July 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Mending Broken Hearts group is focused on healing from Trauma, as well as Grief and loss, if you are interested in attending the group it will be held at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio, CO. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Marvina Olguin or Preston Barry at 970-563-5700.