Southern Ute elder, Russell Box Sr. shares a Ute story about See-atch, or Sasquatch with attendees, Monday, Jan. 22. Box also recalled his times attending the Ignacio Boarding school as a young boy, and the experiences and relationship he made in that time. Box is a recognized for his artwork and cultural knowledge, often giving presentations on culture and oral history.
Velma Armijo and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel help serve pork red chili stew and frybread at the storytellers event. Carel talked about the Ute Bear Dance and its significance in Ute culture. She also spoke to her personal experience attending the Bear Dance and the fact that each of the Ute tribes handles the ceremony in its own unique ways.
Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage shares a story she learned while attending the Southern Ute Montessori Academy in her youth. Coordinated by the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Cultural Education Coordinator, Izabella Cloud and Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, the community event was well attended.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
