Stories tagged with Southern Ute Culture Department

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Principal, Mari Jo Owens works on a group activity with classmate and tribal elder Willette Whiteskunk, Wednesday, July 13 in the Southern Ute Museum’s large classroom. Both Owens and Whiteskunk are participants of the Southwest Indigenous Language Institute (SILDI) class to become certified as a Ute language instructor next spring.

Thu Jul 21st, 2022

Teaching the núu-‘apagha-pi

Fri Jan 3rd, 2020

100th Annual Southern Ute Fair Theme and Artwork Contest

Ethan Casias uses an antler horn to chip away at an arrowhead he made, which participants used to make arrows during the culture ranger camp.

Thu Oct 10th, 2019

Ranger camp welcomes youth

Fri Aug 3rd, 2018

Ignacio proud host of language reunion

Southern Ute Culture Camp field trips included an expedition to Treasure Falls, outside of Pagosa Springs, Colo. to learn about plant identification and explore nature.

Fri Jul 7th, 2017

Youth campers preserve Ute culture

Language advisors, Lynda D’Wolf and Pearl Casias discuss the future of the Ute language and strategies for preserving it for future generations under the direction of Southern Ute Cultural Director, Edward Box III (center) at the Southern Ute Museum, Thursday, June 1.

Fri Jun 9th, 2017

Preservation of language

Tribal elder Pearl Casias, addresses fellow tribal members at last week’s Culture Meeting. The meeting focused on the Culture Department and goals of preserving and teaching the Ute language.

Fri Apr 14th, 2017

Culture meeting focuses on tradition, language

From left: Cassandra Naranjo, Rhai Price, and Sharmaine Price organize Christmas gift bags.

Thu Dec 22nd, 2016

Holiday gifts from Culture

Edward Box III, Southern Ute Culture Director

Thu Dec 22nd, 2016

Culture Deptartment aims to increase membership involvement

The Southern Ute Culture Department held it’s monthly Elder Luncheon in the Southern Ute Museum & Culture Center Friday, June 17. The menu included grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, potato salad and chips.

Thu Jun 23rd, 2016

Elders meet for lunch

The three Ute language texts that have expanded for over 35 years.

Fri Jun 10th, 2016

New Ute Dictionary available

Fri Apr 29th, 2016

Elders teach ‘Rites of Passage’

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Students with help form the Culture Department began making their own ribbon dresses and shirts for Bear Dance next month. Mark Archuleta (left) and Kaycee Jefferson measure out the ribbon to be used on their garments.

Fri Apr 29th, 2016

Getting ready for Bear Dance

Fri Feb 19th, 2016

Elders enjoy most important meal of the day

Fri May 1st, 2015

A display of historic Ute photos

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