Posts by Lindsay Box | Council Affairs

Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Gov. and Council meet at FLC

Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Academy readies for new year

Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Celebrating teachers

The San Juan College School of Energy welcomed Tribal Council to tour the facility and learn more about the programs that are available to students, Friday, Aug 5. The school also hosts numerous educational events throughout the year that provides students the hands on experience for career preparation.

Fri Aug 12th, 2022

Exploring energy at SJC

Southern Ute Vice Chairman Ramona Eagle sits alongside Axel Joseph and DeRoy Watts for the informational breakfast meeting.

Fri Jul 15th, 2022

Focus on tribal member employment

Fri Jul 15th, 2022

Expressing concerns at Tribal Elder Town Hall

The film workshop was held Monday, July 4 through Friday, July 15, for students entering grades 9-12. Southern Ute Council Member Dr. Stacey Oberly shared her experiences and thoughts on being Ute.

Fri Jul 15th, 2022

Ignacio youth learn filmmaking skills

The SILDI Ute Language Immersion Class was hosted by the Southern Ute Culture Dept. through a Cultural Preservation Dept. and Fort Lewis College language grant. The five-day workshop is slated to run through Saturday, July 16.

Fri Jul 15th, 2022

Utes Immerse into Language

Tribal Council stands next to the ornate wooden Southern Ute Tribal Seal located in the Marriot Springhill Suites owned by the Tribe. The hotel is located in the same area as the other real estate investments.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

Southern Ute Tribal Council tours Oceanside

Chairman Baker speaks with Emily Meisner on how the Tribe and Archuleta County can partner to expand service and broadband to the eastern portion of the Reservation. The Mountain Connect conference was held in Keystone, Colo.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

Southern Ute Chairman attends conference

Prior to any new surface disturbance on tribal lands, a thorough environmental impact survey must be completed. Southern Ute Growth Fund Operating Director, Kourtney Hadrick, explains the process that requires various departments with the Growth Fund and the Permanent Fund to collaborate.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

Black Bear onsite tour

The Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe began their Summer Club, Friday, June 10 with a Kickoff BBQ! BGC board members and Tribal Council joined in on the celebration.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

BGC kicks off the summer

Laughter echoed in the halls of the Multi-Purpose Facility for the Elders Breakfast. Council Member Linda Baker shares a joke with elders in attendance. The event is also open to community elders as well!

Fri Jun 17th, 2022

Elders gather for breakfast

Southern Ute Education Director, LaTitia Taylor and SUIMA Principal, Mari Jo Owens joined members of the SUIMA School Board before Tribal Council, Tuesday, June 7 to present the SUIMA School Board Bylaws for approval. School Board members from left to right: Joe Poynter, Daphnee Washington, and Rhiannon Velasquez. Tribal Council approved the bylaws via Resolution.

Fri Jun 17th, 2022

SUIMA bylaws approved

Southern Ute Tribal Council Member, Lorelei Cloud was invited to be a panelist for the Water Education Colorado’s “Colorado Ute Tribal Water Rights and Access” webinar, Thursday, June 9. The webinar’s attendees included educators, students, professionals, media, and public. She spoke on the Tribe’s water rights, the cultural significance of water, and on negotiations of the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act.

Fri Jun 17th, 2022

Ute tribal water rights