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A performance by Native hip-hop artists and actors, Lil Mike & Funny Bone raised the roof of the Sky Ute Casino Resort's Event Center.
The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Dept. hosted the two-day Recovery Retreat, spearheaded by Peer Specialists, Marvina Olguin and Preston Barry.
Christa Martin spoke about the 'Importance of ethics of psychological safety in the workplace for people with disability.'
Southern Ute Bear Dance Chief, with Eugene Bereza and Alfreda Armstrong, give a bear dance presentation during professional's day.
Behavioral Health Director, Rebecca Gale introduces the Southern Ute Behavioral Health staff during the program’s Professional’s Day – the department hosted the two-day Recovery Retreat, spearheaded by Peer Specialists, Marvina Olguin and Preston Barry.
Discussions and networking are a vital part of the Recovery retreat, as Precious Collins speaks with Ute Mountain Ute Councilman, Conrad Jacket.
HipHop artists – Mike Bone (aka. Lil Mike and Funny Bone) of the hit television series “Reservation Dogs,” strike a stoic pose with Ute elder, Hanley Frost.
Carlos Herrera Jr., with MikeBone.
Behavioral health members, Jolene Martinez and Kiana Chavez with MikeBone.
Raquel Garcia and a panel of Mama Recovers discuss their stories, and their strengths.
Southern Ute Behavioral Health Director, Rebecca Gale receives Auricular acupuncture from Rachel Shockley with instruction from Avani D. Gilger.
Precious Collins speaks about Peers are Prevention.
Narcan training was provided by La Plata Harm Reduction.
Southern Ute Brave, Theoden Greany busts out a one-handed somersault, during Mike Bone’s musical performance.
Lil Mike and Funny Bone sign autographs and sell merchandise to appreciative guests.
Brother and sister, SaRya and Gunner with MikeBone.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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Behavioral Health hosts 3rd Recovery Retreat

Friday - May 30, 2025 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Dept. and Colorado Behavioral Health hosted the 3rd annual “Recovery is Possible” Recovery Retreat, with a Professional’s Day on Friday, May 16 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Event Center. The event brought in multiple resources – including health professionals and recovery assistance programs from the region for networking and providing resources to the community. Two sessions on Professionals Day included presentations by Christa Martin and Avani G. Dilger, before ending the day with a Bear Dance presentation by Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box. Saturday, May 17, the Recovery Retreat opened with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute color guard posting the colors, with songs by R.C. Lucero and a prayer by Hanley Frost. Robert Ortiz emceed the event, with welcoming remarks by Tribal Council and Royalty. Breakout sessions were offered throughout the day, including Acudetox – Auricular acupuncture detoxification, Narcan training by La Plata Harm Reduction and a performance by Native hip-hop artists and actors, Lil Mike & Funny Bone. Prayers were offered to the Hoop of 100 Eagle Feathers, with the prayer bundle presented to the Behavioral Health Dept.

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