The Southern Ute Drum | Jimmy R. Newton Jr.

Southern Ute tribal member, Elliott Hendren, sits on the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council. Elliott and his brother Nate are two of the most outspoken students, advocating for the newly dedicated skate park facility.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

Skate park youth initiative reaches milestone

Former Southern Ute Tribal Judge, Elaine Newton proudly holds a certificate affirming that the American flag was flown over the Colorado Capitol in Denver, on January 8, 2016 in memory of her son, the late Jimmy Newton Jr. The flag was also presented to Mrs. Newton in a package given to her from former Colorado Senator, Ellen S. Roberts.

Wed Nov 22nd, 2017

Honoring of the late Jimmy R. Newton Jr.

Chief Judge Chantel Cloud and Barbara Pevny talk about the benefits of Family Group Decision Meeting (FGDM) that is available for tribal members.

Fri Jan 22nd, 2016

Group aims to strengthen family relationships

Mon Mar 17th, 2014

Press Release – Tribal Council wishes Chairman Newton Speedy Recovery

Jimmy R. Newton Jr., chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council.

Fri Feb 7th, 2014

State of the tribe: January 2014

Wed Sep 25th, 2013

Tribe updates state on intergovernmental projects at CCIA

Fri Sep 6th, 2013

Local artists to be featured in NMAI project

Fri Sep 6th, 2013

Tribe launches members-only section of website

Mon Jun 17th, 2013

In D.C., tribe testifies on impediments to tribal energy development

Tue Jun 4th, 2013

Chairman’s report: May 2013

Southern Ute veteran Austin Box carrying the United States flag and Southern Ute veteran Jack Frost Jr. carrying the Southern Ute tribal flag bookend the eagle staffs during a grand entry of the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on Saturday, May 25 at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds.

Mon Jun 3rd, 2013

Nations dance together at Bear Dance Powwow

Kenneth Floyd (right) congratulates tribal member Ayona Hight (right) on her selection as winner of the annual Elbert J. Floyd Award, a scholarship given to promising young Southern Ute students.

Fri May 24th, 2013

Floyd scholarship goes to Ayona Hight

Ignacio Elementary student wins 29th annual award.

Ute leaders and members of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs joined state legislators in Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office for the signing of HB 13-1198. The signing, which took place on Friday, March 22, coincided with the Denver March Powwow.

Thu Apr 4th, 2013

Colorado state, tribal governments convene in Capitol

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.

Tue Mar 19th, 2013

Millich present for signing of antiviolence bill

Southern Ute Chairman Jimmy R. Newton Jr. during a visit to the Uintah & Ouray Reservation of the Ute Indian Tribe in northern Utah. Southern Ute Tribal Councilman Alex Cloud also made the trip.

Fri Mar 8th, 2013

Council Corner: Newton, Cloud visit sister tribe in Utah

Reaching out to our fellow tribes in Indian Country can provide a different view into a comparable way of life.

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