Stories tagged with Nathan Strong Elk

Fri Jul 28th, 2023

Elders discuss General Election

The Healing Spirits aftercare program held a Responsible Fatherhood Walk Saturday, June 18. The walk began in Veterans Memorial Park with a song by Daymien Aguilar. A potluck lunch was served in Ute Park following the walk.

Fri Feb 10th, 2023

Fathers walk the walk

Sinuuv Larry, carrying his grandfather’s staff, walks with his sister O’Hozhoni Larry in memory of their grandpa “Buckskin,” the late Saa-sawnia Hiswaqs.

Fri Jan 13th, 2023

Walking into a New Year

Southern Ute elder, veteran and spiritual leader, Dr. Jim Jefferson was honored with a bonnet from Southern Ute tribal member, Nathan Strong Elk, Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the main lobby of the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. Strong Elk sings an honor song for Dr. Jefferson as a way of honoring the bonnet he was gifted from Strong Elk. To support Jefferson in a humble way, as life is short, with healing, forgiveness and reconciliation. “We have to honor our elders while they are still here,” said Strong Elk.

Thu Dec 15th, 2022

Jefferson honored with Bonnet

Fri Jun 3rd, 2022

Tribe acquires new grader

Samantha Elk, daughter of Nathan and Meyannie Elk, is a recipient of the April Citizenship of the Month Award for “friendship.” She is a former Southern Ute Montessori Indian School student, a Bear Dancer, and loves the Ute language. The friendship award is given to students for their kindness, helping others in the classroom and on the playground. She is courteous to others and is a student at Bayfield Intermediate School. She is pictured with school counselor Rob Stafford, Nathan Strong Elk, Meyannie Elk, Jayden Elk, Savannah Elk, and school principal Amber Connet.

Fri May 6th, 2022

Recognizing kindness

An honoring was done for Twyla Blackbird, daughter of Russell Blackbird (left). Standing beside Twyla are Gourd Dance MC – Afrem Wall, Nathan Strong Elk, and Head Boy Dancer – Stoney White Thunder.

Fri Apr 22nd, 2022

Benefit Gourd Dance rocks SunUte

Led by Nathan Strong Elk, Daisy Bluestar and Sinaav Larry (right) who carries his grandfather’s staff, the late Saa-sawnia Hiswaqs (Robert Buckskin), who led the first walks in the early 1990’s – walkers ascend HWY 151 heading north on New Years Day, Jan. 1, 2022.

Fri Jan 14th, 2022

Walking for spirituality

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

The Southern Ute Indian Housing Authority (SUIHA) Board of Directors dedicated their board room to the late Alden B. Naranjo Jr. During their board meeting on Friday, Sept. 9. Naranjo served as Chairman of the Board from 2007 to 2020. The Board thought it was a good way to honor Naranjo, and his service to SUIHA.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

SUIHA honors Naranjo

Harley Garcia (left), in Pawaa One, is working on her numbers; she is the daughter of Windy Rock. A young student, who is in Pawaa One, is working hard at window washing.

Fri Sep 10th, 2021

From the Eagle’s Nest: Good start to a new school year

Sporting a ribbon shirt of his own, Primary Guide, Gabe Tate holds up a youth ribbon shirt.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

SUIMA’s Fancy Fridays

Southern Ute Council Member Melvin J. Baker tries to convince BGC staff and club members that onions are tasty and necessary on their hamburgers and hot dogs.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

Ending BGC’s Summer with a BBQ

Transitioning students Terena Hight and Jaela Velasco will be headed seventh grade public school next year. Both students have been at the Southern Ute Montessori Academy since they were young.

Fri May 25th, 2018

SUIMA 2018

Fri Apr 15th, 2016

Tribal members share concerns about museum

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