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Museum Collections Manager Tallias Cantsee adjusts pieces of beadwork in the latest exhibit ‘Inside Out 2.0: Native American Artists in the 21st Century’ — this exhibit is open and features art work from Southern Ute tribal members.  
McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum opens new exhibit

The community of Williams, Ariz. came out in force Saturday, to honor those who were killed or injured in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. Following the theme “We Remember,” Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll, serving as Grand Marshal, led the 80 entrants of the second annual Patriot Day Parade through downtown Williams. Groups also came from as far away as Colorado to participate in the hometown event. These groups included Southern Ute Veterans Association, the Perch Base Submarine Veterans, the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AFROTC Detachment 028 Honor Corps, Coconino Community College and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Pictured left to right: Southern Ute Color Guard Bruce LeClaire, Howard Richards Sr. and Gordon Hammond.

Southern Ute Veterans return to Arizona

Former Media Manager of The Southern Ute Drum, David Brown receives a Pendleton blanket from Executive Officer, Byron Red and Acting Tribal Information Services Director, Larry Tucker. A dinner was held for Mr. Brown on March 30, 2006 at the Ouray Room. Brown worked for the Southern Ute Tribe for eight years and decided to leave the organization to pursue other interests. Photo published April 14, 2006.

In Memoriam: Reflections along the Drum journey 

Indigenous musicians, Tanaya Winder and Lyla June read a new poem together at Fort Lewis College on Friday, September 17. The poem highlighted the recent incident of young boy having his hair forcibly cut in Oklahoma.

Dream Warriors share their ‘Heartwork’ ­

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National Geographic photographer Cory Richards was the keynote speaker for the 2021 La Plata County Economic Alliance Summit held at the Sky Ute Casino Resort, Tuesday, Sept. 21. Richards’ presentation #LifeUnfiltered was a powerful and heartfelt narrative, which followed his personal struggles and realizations, which led him to the present. Stunning visual imagery laid the backdrop for the storytelling. Through recounting the ups and downs of his own life and career, Richards’ conveyed the importance of humility, compassion and an ultimate understanding of ourselves as vulnerable human beings. To see Cory Richards’ professional work visit: https://coryrichards.com/
Evoking #LifeUnfiltered

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Kree Lopez and Benda Watts share a laugh while attending the Sip, Chat and Chew luncheon on Friday, September 17 at the Multi-Purpose Facility.
Smiles at Sip, Chat and Chew

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Healthy school lunch and snack ideas for families

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Nathan Strong Elk Nathan is a Kindergartner who has been at SUIMA for five years.
From the Eagle’s Nest

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Ignacio quarterback Gabe Tucson (11) throws just before Navajo Prep's James McGrady (44) can make the sack during action Friday, Sept. 17, at IHS Field. The Bobcats defeated the Farmington, N.M. based Eagles 53-52.
’Cats outlast Eagles, 53-52, improve to 4-0 IHS books go-ahead score with 2:04 left

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Obituary: Randy J. Baker Sr.