Awareness for the children

Acting Social Services Division Director, Angelina Whitehorse welcomes the families, tribal staff and visitors to the “Child Abuse Awareness Kick-Off Event” on Friday, April 5 in the courtyard of the Southern Ute Museum.

Ignacio’s own, Yellow Jacket drum group sang an honor song for the children and provided a closing song for the child abuse awareness event on Friday, April 4 at the Southern Ute Museum.

Southern Ute Chairman, Christine Sage read the proclamation that declared the month of April as “Child Abuse Awareness Month” on Friday, April 4 in the courtyard of the Southern Ute Museum. The proclamation was originally signed by Southern Ute Vice Chairman Alex S. Cloud in 2017.

Southern Ute Councilman, Cedric Chavez speaks to the youth in attendance during the “Child Abuse Awareness Kick-Off Event” that was held in the courtyard of the Southern Ute Museum on Friday, April 5.

Southern Ute Chairman, Christine Sage shares a laugh with Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage after reading the proclamation for “Child Abuse Awareness Month” on Friday, April 5 at the Southern Ute Museum.