Elders host Sip, Chat & Chew
Monday - February 23, 2026 by Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Tribal Elders Committee members: Judy Lansing, Byron Frost, Denise Thompson, Nathan StrongElk and Hilda Burch shared a few words before the meal and prayer during the Sip, Chat & Chew, which they hosted on Friday, Jan. 23.
The newest addition to the Tribal Rangers, Donald Area, looked on with anticipation as Multi-Purpose Facility staff, Terena Hight and Marcus Archuleta serve him a plate of food during the Sip, Chat & Chew.
Little Miss Southern Ute Alternate, KaiLanii Graham was all smiles as she enjoyed her Mother Shiann Baker-Weaver and Grandmother Dorene Bakers’ company.
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
