Joyful songs and smiles filled the Sky Ute Resort Resort during the Southern Ute Christmas Dinner and Program, Saturday, Dec. 16. Southern Ute tribal members and visitors from sister tribes joined the festivities, while students from SUIMA sang Christmas carols to the audience. Royalties from sister tribes and Southern Ute Royalty also performed during the annual program. Santa Clause made a visit to the kids and gave out stockings filled with goodies.
Cyana Whiteskunk and Nuna Bison sing a reindeer song for their families.
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy primary students perform their Christmas songs in front of family and friends during the Southern Ute Christmas Dinner and Program held at the Sky Ute Events Center Saturday, Dec. 16.
Leandra Litz steps forward and leads her classmates in a Christmas carol.
Little Miss Native American U.B.I.C. does her performance in sign language, Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Southern Ute Christmas Dinner and Program.
Ute Royalties grace the attendees of the Annual Southern Ute Christmas Dinner and Program, with their presence and smiles.
Jada Lopez tells Santa her Christmas wish list.
Talias Cantsee takes the lead in a traditional song during the SUIMA Christmas Program.
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum
