Thanksgiving comes early
Wednesday - November 26, 2014 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Miss Southern Ute, Ellie Seibel, and Little Miss Southern Ute, Tauri Raines, introduce themselves to everyone in attendance.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Clement J. Frost, welcomes all who came out to the Thanksgiving dinner with a blessing of gratitude.
Carlos Herrera, Rebecca Thompson, and Shoshone Thompson are ready to celebrate the holiday with a festive meal inside the Sky Ute Casino Event Center Saturday, Nov. 22.
Elder, Annabell Eagle, celebrated her 90th birthday during the Tribal Thanksgiving Dinner.
Tribal elder, Junia Ruybal, takes a moment to flash a smile during the Southern Ute Tribal Thanksgiving Dinner.
Brett Martinez prepares to cut the holiday ham for all of the hungry individuals looking for a festive meal.
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
The annual Southern Ute Tribal Thanksgiving Dinner graced the Sky Ute Casino Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 22 in celebration of the holiday. Those who attended the dinner were treated with portions of food along with a flute performance by David Boyd from the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council. Additionally, daily raffles were given out by Southern Ute Royalty, allowing participants to win a prize.