Stories tagged with Arlene Millich

Southern Ute tribal member Diane Millich joined other Native women and tribal leaders on Thursday, March 7 to celebrate with President Obama the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Millich along with her mother, Arlene Millich (left) and her sister, Dedra White (right) – with a formal letter of appreciation and Pendleton Blanket given by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council in honor of her work. This photo first appeared in the March 22, 2013, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Mar 23rd, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Shelly Thompson presents on Historical Trauma at the 2nd Annual Violence Against Women Symposium, Saturday, Nov. 2. The symposium was put on by SASO, Fort Lewis College Title IX, the Center of Southwest Studies and Connect for Health Colorado.

Thu Nov 7th, 2019

Violence against Native women symposium

Benda Watts enjoys playing Ute Bingo at Sip, Chat and Chew held at the Multi-Purpose Facility on Friday, Sept. 20.

Fri Sep 27th, 2019

Bingo and Breakfast

Ute Mountain Ute tribal elder, Betty Howe helps Amy Hammond learn how to play the Monte Card game at the Elders Celebration Dinner. Howe along with Southern Ute tribal elders, Lillian Seibel and Arlene Millich helped teach the young native youth how to play a game they enjoy.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

The gift of the Ute language

Poet, writer, artist and educator—Tanaya Winder paid a visit to the Southern Ute Museum on Saturday, Feb. 23. Winder spent the afternoon reciting her poetry and singing her songs to those in attendance.

Fri Mar 1st, 2019

Words of love fill the museum

Greg McAllister, led a public presentation titled, John Taylor and Black Identity in the Ute Borderlands. McAllister spoke on the history of John Taylor during the presentation at the Multi-Purpose Chapel, Friday, Feb. 8. This event was held in recognition of Black History Month.

Mon Feb 25th, 2019

Black History Celebrated

Shane Seibel (center) and son Trae prepare to sing a song for Calvin Millich, who served two years in Guatamala as part of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ missionary program. Speaking of his two-year service Calvin said, “I return from a place of humble people. Who lived on dirt floors.” Calvin continued, “what I learned the most was charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. Charity changes the way we treat someone. Charity changes the ways of people’s lives.” Calvin will be attending the Utah Valley University. A homecoming was held in the John Williams Room at the Sky Ute Casino Resort, Sunday, Oct. 14 which was attended by family and friends of returning Calvin.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

A Millich homecoming

Southern Ute elder Arlene Millich guides participants to find their personal voice and artistic expression though mastery of watercolor techniques.

Fri Mar 16th, 2018

Expression through art

30 YEARS AGO: L-R, Belle Cuthair, Ruby Garcia and Euterpe Taylor at the Senior Center “Get Together.”
This photo first appeared in the March 20, 1987, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Mar 17th, 2017

Many Moons Ago

Dr. Landon Real Bird uses sign language as teaching method for the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy.

Thu Oct 27th, 2016

Ute language conference returns for second year

Tribal elder Judy Lansing speaks her opinion about the breach of trust settlement awarded to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe the Multi-Purpose Facility, Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Fri Sep 30th, 2016

Elders discuss settlement

From left: Lilian Siebel, Gene Charley, Annie Chester, Sylvia Weaver, Arthur Weaver, and Arlene Millich join each other for a group photo at the Ute Vocational School reunion on Saturday, July 9.

Thu Jul 21st, 2016

Ute Vocational School alumni reunite

Tribal members choose from a variety of colorful material.

Fri Mar 18th, 2016

Museum hosts shawl and ribbon classes

The 2016 Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center’s first student calendar features art from students. This colored pencil piece titled ‘Walking in Space’ was drawn by Barry Cloud of the Dancing Spirit Art Therapy class.

Fri Feb 5th, 2016

Promoting wellness through art

Ute Indian Tribal elder, May Mountain discussed Ute bands and demonstrated how she helps teach the Ute language on the Uinath and Ouray Reservation.

Fri Aug 7th, 2015

Utes gather to speak the language

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