ICL’s Native Voices focuses on culture

Southern Ute Heritage Dancers make their way outside for the Grand Entry performance following ICL's Native Voices exhibit opening.

The Ignacio Community Library hosted a grand opening of their Native Voices exhibit on Saturday, July 28, with introductions from Southern Ute Chairman Christine Sage.

Miss Southern Ute, Lorraine Watts (far left) joins in on the dancing.

Southern Ute elder, Eddie Box Jr. led the Grand Entry dance for the exhibit opening, alongside visiting Ute Mountain Ute traditional dancer.

Monica Lucero, was one of the many dancers who donned regalia for Saturday’s cultural presentation.

Ute Mountain Ute singers brought the drum.

Southern Ute elder, Ron Yellowbird reads stories aloud at the Ignacio Community Library, following the exhibit opening.