Stories tagged with Russell Box Sr.

30 years ago: “…And a Merry Christmas to all” was the title of this photo of students in the enrichment program. Students were excited to set up and sell various items in the Children’s Christmas Store set to open on Dec. 8, 1990.

This photo was published in the Dec. 7, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Dec 4th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

10 Years Ago: Southern Ute tribal member and Vietnam War veteran Rod Grove (center) carries the flag of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe with fellow veterans during Durango’s annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2010.
This photo was published in the Nov. 19, 2010, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Nov 20th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

World renown Native American artist, Norman Lansing was one of the highlighted artists for the Southern Ute Museum’s Meet and Greet event. Lansing stands proud with a few new pieces he created.

Thu Dec 5th, 2019

Native American Heritage Month

30 Years Ago:
Jeannette and Sadie Frost receive a certificate for completion of a course in “summer horsemanship” held at CSU in Ft. Collins, CO. The program was open to youths between 10 and 18 years of age. The program covered mounted lessons in English and Western riding, management.
This photo first appeared in the Aug. 4, 1989, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Aug 2nd, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Local author Judith Stone and Southern Ute elder, Russell Box Sr. greet audience members before the presentation of his life story. Stone has written a biography on Russell’s life and it follows his life story as well as some insight about how he began making art. The Ignacio Community Library held a book signing and lecture on Saturday, Feb. 23 to showcase “The Physical and Spiritual Journey of a Southern Ute Elder.”

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Russell Box Sr. presents…

Cassandra Atencio, Bird Red, and Nathan Maes each play a role in the telling of the Ute Creation story at the Southern Ute Museum, Saturday, Dec. 22.

Fri Jan 4th, 2019

Ute elders share culture, tradition though seasonal stories

The Southern Ute Royalty hosted their first Ute Storytelling presentation, which filled the Southern Ute Museum, Friday, March 2. Traditional Ute stories were shared by Southern Ute elders, Alden Naranjo and Russel Box Sr., cultural representative Cassandra Atencio also presented an art piece depicting Ute history. Royalty and elders stand together with Councilman Cedric Chavez and Cultural Department Director Edward Box III for a photo following the presentations.

Fri Mar 16th, 2018

Sharing stories

Fri Jun 23rd, 2017

Box pens memoir

The Southern Ute Day of Remembrance procession continued on to the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.

Fri Jun 9th, 2017

In remembrance of the fallen

From left: Russell Box Sr., Lorelei Cloud, Tyson Thompson, April Toledo, Melvin J. Baker, Clement J. Frost, and Jake Garlick break open the ground at Cedar Point on Monday, Oct. 17.

Thu Oct 27th, 2016

Cedar Point expansion is underway

Dona Frost cooks eggs for the Veterans Honor Breakfast held on Sunday, May 29. Frost, who put on the breakfast, said she just wants all the Veterans to feel and be appreciated.

Fri Jun 10th, 2016

Vets honored with breakfast

A fancy dancer keeps up with the beats at the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow, hosted at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds from May 27-28.

Fri Jun 10th, 2016

Southern Utes dance into spring at powwow

Russell Box Sr. speaks at the Ignacio Public Library.

Thu May 26th, 2016

Russell Box Sr. talks Bear Dance

Fri Apr 29th, 2016

Elders teach ‘Rites of Passage’

The Ignacio Community Library held a story telling event for the community featuring Southern Ute tribal elder, Russell Box Sr. Friday, Nov. 6. Box shared stories that were passed on from his elders, including the story of Bigfoot.

Fri Nov 13th, 2015

Storytelling with Russell

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