Indigenous Community Ignacio, CO 81137 OCTOBER 14, 2016 People’s Day shares a cup Bulk Permit No. 1 Vol. XLVIII, No. 31 in Placerville of coffee Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118 PAGE 3 PAGE 8 FREE $29 one year • $49 two year INSIDE THIS ISSUE Culture 3 The Health 4 Education 5 Sports 8 Voices 9 Southern Ute Drum Classifieds 11 Meet the Candidates Night October 28, 2016 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Vida Peabody Room This is a closed forum for Southern Ute Tribal Membership only ENERGY Tribe addresses gov’t oversight By Sacha Smith THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Last week in Santa Fe, N.M a field hearing was held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources focusing on the beneficial impact of de- veloping energy for tribes’ economies, how tribes Trennie Collins/SU Drum manage their energy re- sources, federal regulation Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council at the Youth Honoring Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 11 pose with Miss Indian World, Danielle Ta’ Sheena Finn a member of the and lack of information Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and NCAI President, Brian Cladoosby. given to tribes. Southern Ute Tribal NCAI Treasurer James M. Ol- guin was in attendance to speak on the tribe’s behalf. NCAI brings the heat, landing During the hearing he talk- ed about the tribe’s history in Phoenix in energy and its ability to manage its own energy de- By Trennie Collins tribal veterans of which in- Along with the Supreme velopments successfully. THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM cluded Southern Ute Tribal Court update was the White “Approximately thirty Veteran, Rudley Weaver House update was given by percent of the tribe’s in- The National Congress who carried in the Southern Tracy Goodluck, Senior As- come comes from energy of American Indians 73rd Ute Tribal Flag for the Hon- sociate Director of Public development on the res- Annual Convention and or Song which was sung by Engagement and Intergov- ervation,” Olguin said. Marketplace took place in drum group “Bear Strap”. ernmental Affairs. “Accordingly, we are well Sacha Smith/SU Drum downtown Phoenix Oc- The Supreme Court up- The Department of Hous- positioned to speak to the Southern Ute Treasurer, James M. Olguin reads a tober 9-14.Representing date was given by John Ec- ing and Urban Develop- relationship between ener- prepared statement during the House of Natural the Southern Ute Indian kohawk, Executive Direc- ment (HUD) reportedly Resources Committee field hearing Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Tribe were Tribal Council tor, Native American Rights gives out $2 billion annual- Tribe page 2 Santa Fe, N.M. members, Amy Barry, Ty- Fund. In fiscal year 2015 ly to different tribes within son Thompson and Mike Indian Country had four the United States. HUD in Olguin along with some Indian law cases that were fiscal year 2016 built over TRIBAL HEALTH of Sunshine Cloud Smith granted review. Which is a 500 new homes, renovat- Youth Advisory Council in- big step up from just being ed over 5,000 homes and cluding, Chairman Lakota granted one per year due to build over 6 new emergen- October Breast Cancer TwoCrow, Vice Chairman a change in Supreme Court cy shelters. Recently HUD Elijah Weaver and Lexy Justice seats. Out of those gave out approximately 57 Awareness Month Young. four reviews, Indian Coun- million dollars to 77 Na- The first general assem- try ended up with wins in tive American communities By Susan Turner, PHN rare. It is 100 times more screening rates. “Mam- bly began by Southern Ute Nebraska vs. Parker (8-0), within the United States. SU HEALTH CENTER common in women. mogram Parties” and in- tribal elders, Dr. James Jef- US vs. Bryant (8-0), and Even though the South- Prevention is key! centives are being offered ferson who brought in the an affirmance in the Dollar In 2016 it is estimated Talk to your family to for obtaining your mam- Eagle Staff followed by General court case (4-4). NCAI page 3 that there will be 246,660 learn about your fami- mogram through support new cases of invasive ly history. Talk to your of CDPHE. Please call for breast cancer and 40,450 provider about your risk further information to see PUBLIC EDUCATION breast cancer deaths. and about which screen- if you qualify. Schedule Breast cancer is the most ing tests are right for you your mammogram now! common cancer that if you are at higher risk. Call Susan Turner or Ignacio School District women face today. Early Have annual clinical Tristan Benally, Public detection and treatment breast exams after the Health Nursing 970-563- back in the game have been shown to im- age of 40 and mammo- 4581 or call Kathleen Ca- prove survival! grams every two years jero at the Health Services Damon Toledo All women are at risk for for women aged 50 to Division 970-563-0154. THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM breast cancer! However, 74. Talk to you provider Let’s all turn the key the most common risk fac- about whether you need for prevention! Let’s hon- A weight has been lifted tors for breast cancer are one at an earlier age. or survivors and those we off the shoulders of the Ig- being female and growing The Southern Ute Pub- have lost to breast cancer nacio School District, who older. Most women who lic Health Nursing Pro- this October. Events are recently celebrated their re- are diagnosed with breast gram and the Southern being planned throughout moval from the state of Col- cancer have no other risk Ute Tribal Health Ser- the month of October in orado’s priority-improve- factors. Men can also get vices Program are coordi- order to raise awareness to ment list that was instated breast cancer, but it is very nating efforts to improve breast cancer prevention. at the beginning of October. School officials gathered with Southern Ute tribal representatives at Ignacio Damon Toledo/SU Drum Cancer awareness on the field High School on Wednesday, Southern Ute Education Director La Titia Taylor thanks Oct. 5 where they made the school district officials and teachers for their contributions. announcement. School Board Superinten- though we struggled quite a The priority-improve- dent, Rocco Fuschetto, com- few years, we all stayed in ment list comes from the mented on the six yearlong focus and determined, be- Colorado Department of process of departing off the cause we thought it was the Education (CDE) and fo- state improvement standards best for our school,” he stat- cuses on low-performing because of annual scores ed. “We have done so much schools that struggle to and standardized tests. work, and I thank everyone improve academics or face “The accountability clock who’s apart of this school has been lifted, and even district.” School page 5 Special Meeting for Membership RE: Sisseton Settlement October 21, 2016 • Multi-Purpose Facility • Session 1: Elders (55 and up): 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Joel Priest/Special to the Drum • Session 2: 54 and under: 1:30 – 5 p.m. With the ubiquitous National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ‘ribbon’ cut into his • Lunch will be provided hair, Ignacio sophomore offensive/defensive lineman Mike Archuleta (left) listens to the “Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Bobcats’ Homecoming game versus This is a closed informational meeting for Southern Ute tribal membership only. Dolores on Oct. 7. More Homecoming photos on page 8. Update October 14, 2016 waini (2) TIS Many Moons Ago Tribe asks for feedback from membership Annual satisfaction survey underway Staff report concerns of tribal members nute-nsn.gov/member, or SU INDIAN TRIBE on the issues that they face by “hard copy” which can on a daily basis. Your par- be obtained from Trib- 10 years ago The second Annual ticipation in this survey and al Information Services. Denver Nuggets forward Southern Ute Tribal Mem- your voicing of concerns is Just send the completed Carmelo Anthony tears down a bership Satisfaction Survey essential to the successful hard copy survey back to one-handed rebound, as Blue has been prepared and will management of the affairs Tribal Information Ser- teammate Reggie Evans (30) and be available through the of the Tribe and ultimately, vices in the postage-paid Gold’s Eduardo Najera watch the rising star last Saturday night Tribal Information Services the actions and decisions of envelope, which will be at the scrimmage at Fort Lewis Department (TIS) starting Tribal Council. provided. For more infor- College. Thursday, Oct. 20. You are strongly en- mation about the survey or The Southern Ute Tribal couraged to participate in to obtain a copy you can This photo first appeared in the Council conducts the an- this annual survey. The call the Tribal Information Oct. 13, 2006, edition of The nual membership survey survey may be completed Services Department at Southern Ute Drum. to collect the thoughts and on-line at www.souther- 970-563-4702. Tribe addresses oversighT • from page 1 gy development, prosperity, and tribal self-determina- tion.” For Southern Ute and other tribes across Indian Country the development Joel Priest/SU Drum archive of their own natural re- sources has the ability to bring in significant revenue. However, due to federal regulations that often delay development, many tribes are missing out on potential opportunities. Sacha Smith/SU Drum For example, for the tribe, Vice chairwoman Lorelei Cloud, Councilman Tyson Olguin talked about the is- Thompson and treasurer James M. Olguin with U.S.