Stories tagged with Bruce LeClaire

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, pictured left to right: Raymond Baker (U.S. Navy Retired), Bruce Valdez (U.S. Army), Gordon Hammond (U.S. Marines), Bruce LeClaire (U.S. Army), and Southern Ute Tribal Council member, Linda Baker (back row), march in a procession across the National Mall on Friday, Nov. 11, as part of the color guard assembled for the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

National Native American Veterans Memorial dedication brings tribes together in Washington, D.C.

Cassandra Sanchez, Site Director, Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, received the prestigious Native Spirit Award at the 2022 Native Summit for Boys and Girls Club of America, Thursday, Nov. 10, in Orlando, Fla.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

Sanchez earns prestigious Native Spirit Award

Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Howard D. Richards Sr., shows the Director of the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs, David Callahan and Area Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Christy Cunningham the back portion of the Vietnam Service memorial monument.

Mon Sep 12th, 2022

Tribe hosts Veterans Affairs

Ute Mountain Ute veteran Gordon Hammond (USMC) shakes the hand of Ute Mountain Ute Little Brave, Kiowan Cantsee prior to Saturday evening’s Grand Entry. The Color Guard comprised of Ute Mountain and Southern Ute veterans led the dancers into the powwow arbor included, left to right, Grace Jacket (Army), Raymond Curley (USMC), Hammond, and Southern Ute Veteran’s Association members, Bruce LeClaire (Army) and Howard Richards Sr. (Army).

Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Ute Mountain Casino Powwow graces Towaoc

Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Howard Richards Sr., stands aside Ute Mountain Ute Veteran, elder and spiritual leader, Terry Knight, prior to Knight giving the invocation at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.

Fri Jun 3rd, 2022

Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen soldiers

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Toddler Two student, KaiLanii Graham stands next to her mother, Shiann Graham, after receiving her certificate during the Academy’s transition ceremony and walking parade.

Fri Jun 3rd, 2022

SUIMA students welcome the next chapter

Men’s Northern Traditional category contestants gather during their contest on Saturday, April 2.

Fri Apr 8th, 2022

FLC welcomes back dancers after hiatus

Edward Box III reprises the role of Santa Clause while delivering toys to the local community, Thursday, Dec. 23. Box is on the BGC Board of Directors, joining him are Robin Duffy-Wirth and Nathan Strong Elk — also members of the BGC Board of Directors.

Thu Dec 30th, 2021

BGC spreads joy throughout Ignacio

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, Commander Howard Richards Sr., Treasurer Bruce LeClair, and Rod Grove take down a tattered flag at the Ignacio Community Library.

Fri Dec 3rd, 2021

Changing of the colors

Tribal Council showed up in force to support the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Staff and Board of Directors for the Inaugural Building Great Futures Dinner.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

Tribal Council attends BGC ‘Building Great Futures’ dinner

Pedro and Rose Vigil ride out in style following the 9th Annual VFW Veterans Memorial Run which graced the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio on Friday Sept. 3.

Thu Sep 9th, 2021

Veterans welcome riders to Ignacio

Candi and Ammonie Johnson cuddle together as they enjoy their food at the BGC End of Summer BBQ.

Fri Aug 27th, 2021

BGC celebrates with End of Summer BBQ

Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Board of Director’s Treasurer, Oolcu Buckskin helps serve food during the Club’s annual “End of Summer” barbeque on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Shoshone Park.

Fri Jul 16th, 2021

BGC seeks additional board members

The Southern Ute Veterans Association held a small, intimate ceremony for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 2021 in the Southern Ute Veteran’s Memorial Park. Due to current COVID-restrictions – the larger ceremony that was traditionally held annually was scaled down significantly. The veterans raised and lowered flags to half-mast in recognition of those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, prior to continuing the Memorial Day ceremony at the Bear Dance Bridge on the Pine River. The Veterans Association concluded the ceremony at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery. Pictured above in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park: Tim Watts (Army), Ronnie Baker (Army), Gordon Hammond (Marines), Bruce Valdez (Army), Howard Richards (Army), Russell Box Sr. (Air Force), Rod Grove (Army) and Bruce LeClaire (Army).

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Honoring the Fallen Soldiers

Southern Ute Boys and Girls Club Chief Executive Officer, Bruce LeClaire offers the closing prayer at the Native American Graduation in Durango on Wednesday, May 19.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

NAYO celebrates graduates

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