Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz and Jr. Miss First Alternate, Myla Goodtracks greet SunUte Community Center employees with a smile as they finish the “Remember our History” walk, which took place on Friday, Nov. 18 starting outside of Tribal Council Chambers and looped around the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s overflow parking area. The community walk celebrated Ute history and culture in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students and their families participated in the “Remember our History” walk. Kelsey Frost, Assistant Facilities Ops Manager for SunUte Community Center, helps the participants to safely cross County Road 517 as they begin their 1.2-mile walk.

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students Saniyya Valdez and Sibrya Larry begin their walk while holding each other’s hand, during the “Remember our History” walk, which took place on Friday, Nov. 18.