Members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and their sister tribes gathered at the Colorado State Capitol to celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Ute people to the State during Ute Day at the Capitol on Friday, March 20. During the event, attendees heard remarks from Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, UMU Council Member Marilynn House, and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. Southern Ute Royalty, Ute Mountain Ute Royalty, and the Southern Ute Veterans Association were all in attendance, with honor songs performed by Yellow Jacket Singers.
Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera takes the stand to share remarks, honoring the Ute people for all of their contributions to the State of Colorado – on behalf of Governor Jared Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera also read the proclamation marking that day as Ute Day.
Southern Ute Veterans Association members join other Ute veterans to post and retire the colors including the Southern Ute tribal flag and the Colorado State flag.
Yellow Jacket singers, sing a flag and victory song during the Ute Day at the Capitol programming.
Vice Chairman, Marvin Pinnecoose gives a presentation on Ute territories at History Colorado as part of the Ute Day celebrations on Friday afternoon. Following events at the State Capitol, attendees gathered at History Colorado for a luncheon and various presentations.
Ute Mountain Ute Royalty and Southern Ute Veterans Association Princess, Jazlynn Jacket, give a Bear Dance presentation on Friday afternoon at History Colorado.
Ute Mountain Ute Bear Dance singers perform songs for the presentation, encouraging participation from dancers and spectators during the Ute Day events held at History Colorado on Friday, March 20.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn Bear Dance and even tried “breaking” with a partner during the History Colorado Ute Day celebration. Visitors enjoyed a luncheon and various presentations from different Ute representatives.
Southern Ute Veterans Association Princess, Jazlynn Jacket greets the crowd during Ute Day at the Capitol. Other members of royalty also took time to greet attendees.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
