‘Rock Your Mocs’

“Rock Your Mocs” participants bring their crafted moccasins full circle.

Tribal members sign up for the "Rock Your Mocs" walk.

Tribal members Bertha Box, Lisa Burch Frost, and Vanessa Torres sport their mocs.

Tribal members Lexi Young (left), Sarafina Chackee (center), and Neda Chackee participate in the “Rock Your Mocs” walk on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Majorie Borst keeps up her pace in the "Rock Your Mocs" walk.

Tribal members Agatha Bison and Chris Walk enjoy a walk together.

Tribal member Sky Dawn sports her crafted moccasins during the “Rock Your Mocs” walk hosted at the SunUte Community Center.

Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

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Wed Nov 23rd, 2016 , by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

In honor of “Rock Your Mocs”, the community met at SunUte Park on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Participants walked a total of six laps around the playing field while sporting their specially designed moccasins. Additionally, tribal member Sky Dawn hosted a concessions booth that consisted of various treats, with all proceeds being donated to the Dakota Pipeline protesters at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota. “Rock Your Mocs” an event that honors the indigenous ancestors and people from around the world while encouraging the participation of Native Americans.