The Southern Ute Drum hosted a cultural education visit on Sunday, Oct. 9 during the last leg of the group’s Native American cultural tour — spanning from North Dakota to Southwest Colorado. In partnership with the Nation Magazine and Distant Horizons, the visiting group met with newsroom staff to learn more about tribal media and cultural etiquette in covering topics in Indian Country.

The group also toured the Southern Ute Museum and Cultural Center, SunUte Community Center where they met with other representatives from the Tribe during their stay at the Southern Ute Casino and Resort. Bird Red joined the group’s recent visit to Ignacio — providing insight into Ute culture and local history for participants.