Events

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is holding their Annual Scholastic Book Fair between Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4, 2025.   This Book Fair is open to everyone; you don’t need to have a student at the school to participate. The Book Fair will be held in the dining hall and purchases can be made through eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping.  For more information, contact the SUIMA office at 970-563-0253.

The Southern Ute Elder Services Division would like to share our April activities list.  Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list.

Wednesday, April 2, 2o25, is shut-off day. Please pay your bill before 10:00 a.m. on this day to avoid any late fees. You can also call the Utilities office at 970-563-5500 with any questions. Thank for your business.

Reminder: Southern Ute Agricultural classes will continue during the months of March and April during the lunch hour, please RSVP to reserve your spot by calling (970) 563-2900. Classes will be held at the EPD Conference Room at 71 Mike Frost Way. Enter the building on the North side door will be open.

Tribal and State leadership will celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Nuuchiu to the State of Colorado during Ute Day at the Capitol on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Denver, Colorado at the State Capitol (200 E. Colfax Ave). The Speaking Program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:45 a.m. The agenda is detailed below: – Invocation – Drum Group: Yellow Jacket – Color Guard: Ute Mountain Ute Veterans – Remarks: Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, & Ute Tribal Chairmen Manuel Heart and Melvin J. Baker – Ute Youth Council & Royalty Introductions  A lunch will be held at History Colorado (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO) starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by presentations until 3:30 p.m. This event is open to Tribal Members and the public. Attendees are responsible for arranging their transportation and accommodations. Specialty Tours will be available and led by Capitol staff. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs at 720-402-4206, SUIT Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313, or the UMUT Administration Office at 970-564-5600.

The Southern Ute Education Department will be hosting the annual Career Fair on April 3rd, 2025. This event is always a great opportunity for students and Tribal members to have interactions with and exposure to Tribal Departments, local organizations, and colleges and universities.

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is holding their Annual Scholastic Book Fair between Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4, 2025.   This Book Fair is open to everyone; you don’t need to have a student at the school to participate. The Book Fair will be held in the dining hall and purchases can be made through eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping.  For more information, contact the SUIMA office at 970-563-0253.

Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on Thursday April 10th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the MCB Building for our monthly Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class. We will be talking about the effects of alcohol on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Come learn something new, share your experiences, and share a nutritious lunch. See you there!

Boys and Girls Club is helping the Southern Ute Police Department in hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There will be 3 age ranges for the fields 0-5, 6-9 and 10-14. Each field will have prize eggs with a piece of paper inside stating what prize they win. The kids will take the paper to the designated table to retrieve it. Prizes can be any size!

Breath and Movement Group is Kicking Off in April! Join Southern Ute Behavioral Health every week to gently stretch and move in a supportive, peer led space. Bring curiosity and awareness to the mind and body to learn new coping skills. Decrease stress while increasing vitality and well-being. Please bring an exercise mat, if possible. No prior experience needed! Open to all Native American Community members, age 18+! Space is available yet limited! Facilitators: Tamara D. Turner (she/her), PhD, Mental Health Capacity Building through Culture & the Arts; Rachel Shockley (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Substance Abuse Therapist

The Culture Preservation Department and Southern Ute Fairgrounds is offering a horsemanship program starting on Friday April 18th, 2025 at the Fairgrounds. All are invited. Materials are provided. Contact Heritage & Event Coordinator Eugene Bereza for questions regarding this event at 970-563-2307.

Breath and Movement Group is Kicking Off in April! Join Southern Ute Behavioral Health every week to gently stretch and move in a supportive, peer led space. Bring curiosity and awareness to the mind and body to learn new coping skills. Decrease stress while increasing vitality and well-being. Please bring an exercise mat, if possible. No prior experience needed! Open to all Native American Community members, age 18+! Space is available yet limited! Facilitators: Tamara D. Turner (she/her), PhD, Mental Health Capacity Building through Culture & the Arts; Rachel Shockley (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Substance Abuse Therapist

Behavioral Health is excited to invite local Native Youth to a Pizza Party/Brainstorming event where we will ask for your ideas and artwork for a youth led mural to be located at the Piinu Nuuchi Skatepark! The Pizza Party will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on April 25 from 12:30-3:30 PM. Art supplies will be provided. Bring yourself and your creativity and let your ideas soar! On May 1st we invite the whole community to attend an art show of the art created by local youth. This event will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on May 1st from 6:00-8:00 PM. The community is invited to vote for the winning design! Please reach out to Tamara Turner at Behavioral Health for further information. 970-563-5700. All materials and pizza for participating youth will be provided free of charge. We hope to see you there!

Breath and Movement Group is Kicking Off in April! Join Southern Ute Behavioral Health every week to gently stretch and move in a supportive, peer led space. Bring curiosity and awareness to the mind and body to learn new coping skills. Decrease stress while increasing vitality and well-being. Please bring an exercise mat, if possible. No prior experience needed! Open to all Native American Community members, age 18+! Space is available yet limited! Facilitators: Tamara D. Turner (she/her), PhD, Mental Health Capacity Building through Culture & the Arts; Rachel Shockley (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Substance Abuse Therapist

Southern Ute Permanent Fund’s Human Resources Department would like to announce the upcoming Job Fair on April 30, 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00 pm to address vacant positions within the Permanent Fund. The Southern Ute Growth Fund and Sky Ute Casino and Resort have also been invited to participate. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to Rochelle Aguilar at Extension 2990 or raguilar@southernute-nsn.gov.