Many Moons Ago

A National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant was awarded to the Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum. This grant provided the staff with hands-on training for collections care and how to make displays within conservation standards. Museum staff members Tim Ryder and Amy Young were also able to upgrade the way items are stored at the museum. This photo first appeared in theDecember 3, 2002, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe joined the other Ute tribes Dec. 3 and 4 in Washington, D.C., to witness the end of the journey of two very special Christmas trees. Pictured in front of the Capitol Christmas tree before the lighting ceremony are Southern Ute tribal members Elise Redd, Terry Box, and Nova Dene Burch. This photo first appeared in the December 14, 2012, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Outgoing Tribal Council Member Orian Box receives a going away gift from Chairman Leonard C. Burch for his service on Tribal Council. This photo first appeared in the December 11, 1992, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.