Tribal Council members were invited by the SUIMA upper elementary students to sit in on interviews regarding the election process and what it means to hold a seat on Council. Seen here, pictured left to right: Councilman Andrew Gallegos, Chairman Melvin Baker, Councilwoman Marge Barry, and Councilman Marvin Pinnecoose with students Leandro Litz, Jr., Ethan Rohde O’Leary, Destiny Valdez, John Washington, Jr. Jayceon Richards, Jacoby Scott, Matthew Carrillo, and Lawrence Santisteven, Jr.
Chairman Baker answers questions from Leandro Litz, Jr. and Jayceon Richards about the role of the Tribal Chairman.
Lawerence Santisteven, Jr. and Destiny Valdez take notes as they interview Councilwoman Barry.
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
Students interview Council
Tags: and Councilman Marvin Pinnecoose with students Leandro Litz, Chairman Melvin Baker, Councilman Andrew Gallegos, Councilwoman Marge Barry, Destiny Valdez, Ethan Rohde-O’Leary, Jacoby Scott, John Washington, Jr, Jr. Jayceon Richards, Lawrence Santisteven Jr, Matthew Carrillo, Southern Ute Montessori Indian Academy (SUIMA)