Ute Mountain Ute elders, Laverna Summa and Emily House listen as Southern Ute elder, Lynda Grove-D’Wolf explains the benefits of healing plants and alternative medicines. D’Wolf hosted the culture workshop for other Ute elders to attend on Thursday, August 19 at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility.

The culture workshop helped attendees learn about the traditional and healing properties of plants. D’Wolf explained the history and medicinal benefits of bear root and sage water. The culture workshop was hosted on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility.

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum