Southern Ute tribal elders and local elders gathered at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum for the Elder Abuse Awareness Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Division of Social Services and the Tribal Services Department on Thursday, June 13. June is recognized as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, in honor of our elders, the dinner was held to raise awareness on elder abuse and neglect and celebrate them.

Social Services Division Head, Vera Blackwater gives her opening remarks during the Elder Abuse Awareness Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, June 13. Elders in attendance enjoyed a dinner catered by REZ Girls Catering and received free resources from the Division of Social Services.