Events

Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division in conjunction with SASO would like to announce a new group starting Monday, June 16 @ 8:30AM. Please join us at the Community Garden located at 115 Ute Street for a Growing Together opportunity to meet neighbors and build social support systems. Please bring your own gloves, hats, and sunscreen. Coffee and water will be provided. Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division in conjunction with SASO would like to announce a new group starting Monday, June 15 @ 8:30AM. Please join us at the Community Garden located at 115 Ute Street for a Growing Together opportunity to meet neighbors and build social support systems. Please bring your own gloves, hats, and sunscreen. Coffee and water will be provided.

Attached is a flyer from the Southern Ute Committee of Elders . They will be holding a Town Hall Meeting for all tribal members and elders. Date: June 15, 2026 Location: Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Large classroom-by the kitchen Time: 10 am - 12 noon (lunch provided)

Ready to boost your cyber skills? The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) is hosting a Cybersecurity Training on June 16, 2026, choose the session that fits your schedule: 8AM–12PM or 1PM–5PM 🔐 💻 Southern Ute Tribal Members will have priority for registration. The training will provide tips to keep your devices safe, spot phishing scams, avoid malware & ransomware, and create stronger passwords like a pro 💻🛡️ Sign up today: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/sudep/sudep-training/

Van will depart Elders Services at 9 am.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of chargE For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."

Ready to boost your cyber skills? The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) is hosting a Cybersecurity Training on June 16, 2026, choose the session that fits your schedule: 8AM–12PM or 1PM–5PM 🔐 💻 Southern Ute Tribal Members will have priority for registration. The training will provide tips to keep your devices safe, spot phishing scams, avoid malware & ransomware, and create stronger passwords like a pro 💻🛡️ Sign up today: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/sudep/sudep-training/

Check out the Indian Business Showcase, hosted by the TERO department. This event is a great opportunity to connect with Indian owned businesses, discover potential partners, and build valuable business relationships. Who should attend? • Companies looking for trusted vendors and collaborators • Indian Owned Businesses interested in showcasing their services and expertise • Tribal departments and entities that issue contracts and RFPs What to expect • Business showcases and presentations • Networking opportunities • Potential partnerships and collaborations Event Details: Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Time: 9 am - 12pm. Drop by anytime to meet the different businesses. Location: Southern Ute Museum Large Classroom

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum and Marias Bookshop will be hosting an author event & book signing for the former Chairwoman and Chief Judge Pearl E. Casias. Casias will discuss her recently published memoir Red Woman; My Southern Ute Journey From Poverty to Wall Street. The Event will be held at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum’s Large Classroom, starting at 6:00PM with light refreshments. Please see the link below for more information on Casias’ event and published memoir. https://mariasbookshop.com/.../author-event-pearl-casias... For additional event information please contact Samantha Maez 970-563-2982, Fabian Martinez 970-563-2973, or Marias Bookshop 970-247-1438.

The Southern Ute Tribal Credit Committee (“Committee”) is looking for eligible tribal member applicants to serve on the Committee. The appointment is for a three (3) year term. This is a paid Committee: IRS Guidelines and a Criminal Background Check are necessary. The primary purpose of the Committee is to evaluate and render decisions regarding Secured Home Loan applications and monitor and evaluate the Tribal Credit loan programs and make recommendations to Tribal Council. The Committee has scheduled weekly meetings. Interested Tribal Members are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Credit Committee, PO Box 737 #60, Ignacio, CO 81137, or by email to zvogenthaler@southernute-nsn.gov. The letter should include the full name and contact information of the applicant, along with a detailed explanation of their relevant experience that would aid in making credit decisions, as well as a description of why they would be a good fit for the position. If you have any questions, please speak with Zeb Vogenthaler at 970-563-2458.

We are excited to offer a class on Ute Phonology (sounds). Dates: June 5-6, 19-20. 26-27 July 10-11 Times: Friday 5:15-8:15 Saturday 8:30-4:30 Location: SUCCM Library All material will be provided. All levels are welcome. Please scan the QR Code to register. If you have any questions, please call (970) 563-2986.