Posts by McKayla Lee

The host drum, Blackstar from Oklahoma fills the halls of the ELHI Community Center with honor, contest, intertribal and round dance songs during the Children’s Powwow on Saturday, April 6.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

For the Children Powwow

Bobbie Rosa takes a closer look at art work that is currently being highlighted by the Southern Ute Museum in the new “Inside Out: Visions from the Artist’s Mind” exhibit.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

“The Inside Out” exhibit opening

Acting Social Services Division Director, Angelina Whitehorse welcomes the families, tribal staff and visitors to the “Child Abuse Awareness Kick-Off Event” on Friday, April 5 in the courtyard of the Southern Ute Museum.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Awareness for the children

“For the Children Powwow” volunteers, Jerrika Rarick and Elisia Cruz set up a table full of baked goods to raise money on Thursday, March 28. All funds raised were used to sponsor the powwow on Saturday, April 6.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Fundraising for the children

Southern Ute Councilman Bruce Valdez honors Red Cedar Gathering PSM Coordinator, Tim Connor with a Pendleton blanket and certificate on Wednesday, April 3 at the Growth Fund Safety Banquet that was hosted at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango, Colo.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Growth fund awarded

The annual “Diggin’ It” volleyball tournament returned to Ignacio, Colo. on Saturday, April 6. Teams from all over the Four Corners area showed up to compete for first place. Games were held in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio all day Saturday and games even spilled onto Sunday, April 7.

Thu Apr 11th, 2019

Ignacio, Diggin’ It

Cultural Outreach Coordinator for SASO, Kelsey Lansing welcomes students, families and volunteers who attended the Sing Our Rivers Red earring workshop at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, April 4. The workshop was held to bring awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Thu Apr 11th, 2019

Singing rivers red, for missing and murdered Indigenous women

A fancy dancer exhibits his skill during the first night of the Denver March Powwow Grand Entry.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Denver March Powwow celebrates 45th year

Chris Hayes
Ignacio Elementary | Fifth Grade

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Southern Ute Education Department: Student of the Season

Southern Ute Vice Chairman, Cheryl Frost reiterates how important it is for her and fellow council members to be involved in decisions that impact the state of the tribe at the quarterly Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs meeting.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Commission welcomes Lt. Governor Primavera, tribes voice concerns

Southern Ute elder, Evalyn Russell attended the elder’s luncheon that was hosted by the Southern Ute Tribal Services Department on Tuesday, March 19 at the Multi-Purpose Facility.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Elders talk travel

Parents and families explored the new preschool during the open house at the Ignacio Early Learning Program on Friday, March 15.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Early Learning Program opens doors

O’hozhoni Larry browses through the books at the annual book fair held at the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Books fill SUIMA

Small Business Specialist Apprentice, Loretta Velasquez greets and thanks Southern Ute tribal member, Lynette Sage for showing up to the informational meeting on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development on Tuesday, March 19.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Developments ahead

Ryan Garcia of the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity shares his enthusiasm and his pledge of support while attending the Rainbow Youth’s first meet and greet.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

SWRY’s first meet and greet