Throughout the end of July and this month, tribal members, community members, and tribal employees gathered to learn Ute alongside instructor Lynda D’Wolf. This event, sponsored by the Southern Ute Education Department, has proven successful with a lot of interest and high attendance on various dates. Classes will continue through the end of this month.

Tribal Legislative Attorney, Leslie Barnhart takes notes during the Ute Language Class on Thursday, Aug. 17, tribal employees join Instructor Lynda D’Wolf during their lunch break to learn more about the Ute language and the culture.

Ute Language teacher Lynda D’Wolf reads over a list of Ute vocabulary to a full room of attendees during the noon Ute Language Classes on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Multi-Purpose Building. D’Wolf has been instructing classes throughout this month every Thursday and Friday, sharing her knowledge of the language with all who are interested.

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