The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting. Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal "so-ute" email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on: November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108 November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120 November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120 For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility would like to invite all Utes and their families to the November Sip, Chat, and Chew taking place on November 9, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility.  This month is sponsored by the Southern Ute Growth Fund and will be a Thanksgiving Dinner.  Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness staff on Thursday, November 9th, at the MC building for some “Knowledge is POWER” to help prevent diabetes with nutrition through pregnancy and after.  Taught by our dietitian, Lisa Smith, RDN.  Delicious lunch is being prepared.  Raffle afterwards.

The Southern Ute Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on November 10, 2023, in honor of the federal Veteran’s Day holiday.  Normal business hours will resume on November 13, 2023.

The Southern Ute Tribal Health Department will be closed on November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-4581. Thank you.

Salmon Fish giveaways are scheduled for 3:00pm on Friday, November 3rd, Friday, November 10th & Friday, November 17th. Tribal Members need only to present their Tribal Identification Card and do NOT need to possess a state fishing permit. The giveaway will take place at the boat ramp starting at 3PM sharp. The Nighthorse staff typically allows participants access to the parking area at 2PM. It is first come first serve as well. Please bring your own containers to hold fish. For the latest information on the giveaways, please contact the CPW Area Office at (970) 247-0855 or the SUIT Wildlife Division at (970)563-0130.

The SU Multi-Purpose Facility Pow Wow Volunteers, Community Volunteers with the Southern Ute Veterans Association, and the Ignacio High School, would like to honor all Veterans regardless of ethnicity, or race. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the volunteers and participants in honoring our Veterans. Please contact Elise Redd at (970) 563-2641, (979) 779-8149 or the SU MPF at (970) 563-2640 for more information on the event.  

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

The Southern Ute Education Department would like to invite you to this year’s Career Fair. It will be held at the Sky Ute Casino Events Center in Ignacio, Colorado on November 14th from 9AM to 2PM. The Annual Career Fair gives high school students in Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico an opportunity to explore different colleges, universities, and career paths. By participating in the career fair, students will learn what opportunities exist within colleges and how this can lead to a specific career pathway. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people about your programs, business, internships, or employment. If you would like to register for this event, please follow the QR code on the attached flyer or follow the link below. We have limited vendor booth availability and will be closing registration on Friday, November 3rd. You will receive additional information and updates after completing registration. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WmEi1noA4t4wD4Py8 Thank you, Nicole Cabral Adult Education Specialist (970) 563-2789 Southern Ute Education Department ncabral@southernute-nsn.gov

Chef Bill Barbone will demonstrate how to make a Turkey Roll for your Holiday Dinner. The Turkey Roll will be served for lunch. This is a Pot Luck Lunch, the turkey roll and a roasted turkey will be served, participants bring side dishes. Class is open to everyone, call (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov to sign-up.