Billy Crawley II and the Good Ole’ Boys, a country band from Kayenta, Ariz., brought a little of that country flavor to the Father’s Day Concert.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Maleina Carel dances with her mother, Marie Joy to the country songs sung by Billy Crawley II and the Good Ole’ Boys.
Donning streetwear, Southern Ute Royalty members, Maleina and Rhianna Carel take advantage of taking a photo with the band Escape the Badlands.
Escape the Badlands band members, cast shadows against the sunset, closing out the first annual Father’s Day Concert in the Park.
Tanisha and Gabriel Figueroa, along with Gunner and SaRya Naranjo make their way to the food vendors.
Escape the Badlands guitarists, Kyle Dalton and Logan Gasdias rock out some cover versions of well-known classic rock tunes, during their set – closing out the Father’s Day Concert.
Southern Ute elder, Kean Richards, spoke about the memories of his father and lessons bestowed upon him as a youth. He was joined by his grandson Camron Heintz and great grandson James.
Mandy and David Roybal of Sweet Peas catering served their delicious picadilly’s.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz visits the Jemez Foods stand, being assisted by Anna Reynolds.
Brothers in face paint, Brently and Greyson Reynolds enjoy the evening with a hotdog after having their faces painted in Spiderman deco.
Southern Ute Tribal Councilmember, Marge Barry visits with sisters, Leonora and Leona Burch, sharing a laugh or two.
Ute elder, Hanley Frost gave the opening prayer and blessing prior to the Father’s Day Concert in the Park.
Southern Ute tribal member and father, Henry Elkriver Whiteskunk sang a song that his father taught him, expressing that the song got him through some tough times in his life.
Southern Ute Royalty members, Little Miss Southern Ute, Cyana Whiteskunk and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz, await their turn to welcome attendees to the Father’s Day Concert.
Division of Social Services staff painted faces of many of the children in attendance at the Father’s Day Concert.
Irv Wauneka of Ft. Defiance, Ariz., performed a solo acoustic set, to begin the Father’s Day Concert in the Park.
Miss Southern Ute Grace Gonzales gives an introduction and welcomes everyone to the Father’s Day Concert in the Park.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Maleina Carel, Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Rhianna Carel and Miss Southern Ute Grace Gonzales await the opportunity to welcome thise in attendance at the Father’s Day Concert.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Melvin Baker read the proclamation designating June 18th as, Native American Responsible Fatherhood Day. Baker stressed the importance of being a father.
Division of Social Services Family Therapist, Angelina Whitehorse spoke of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) that was affirmed in the Senate earlier that day. Whitehorse spearheaded the Father’s Day Concert, organizing her first-ever event.
