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BGC announce Singing and PRSRT STD January 5, 2018 winners of elk prayers for U.S. POSTAGE PAID Vol. L, No. 1 Ignacio, CO 81137 raffle 2018 Permit No. 1 Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 $29 one year • $49 two year INSIDE THIS ISSUE FREE Culture 3 The Health 4 Education 5 Sports 8 Voices 9 Southern Ute Drum Classifieds 11 The Southern Ute Drum presents: UTE MUSEUM OPENS IN MONTROSE Tops in 2017 TRIBE ELECTS CHAIRWOMAN Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum 2017 NAIG IN TORONTO COUNCIL TREE COMES DOWN Maria Rivera/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum s we say farewell to 2017, and usher in the New Year, The Southern Ute Drum takes a moment to reflect on some of A the top news stories, and news tends of the past twelve months. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe elected new leadership, announcing Christine Sage as their new Chairman. The empowerment of youth, sustainable energy, and the preservation of culture remain high priorities for the sovereign nation. To see a full list of the year’s top news trends, turn to the page 6. MUSEUM BOXING ‘The Point Man’ debuts at Ringing in 2018 like a champ Southern Ute museum By Maria Rivera THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM By Jeremy Wade Shockley THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM In 2016 Anthony and Maria Archuleta decided A small ornate statue of a to take the leap of faith Vietnam solider now greets and follow their dreams visitors as they enter the of having a family owned Southern Ute Museum’s boxing gym. They named ‘Welcome Gallery’. The their business The Ring of bronze statuette was ex- Champions (ROC). The pertly crafted by local artist gym sits in the heart of Ig- Orland Joe, and branded as nacio and has been in oper- ‘The Point Man.’ ation since May 2016. It is “In Vietnam, the point the only boxing gym within man was at the head of La Plata County. the platoon, as the soldiers Archuleta has always had moved through the jungle. a love and passion for box- His job was to look out for ing. He boxed at a young the enemy, and any possible age with George Manza- dangers ahead,” Southern nerez’s Boxing Gym, “If it Ute Vietnam Veteran Rod wasn’t for George bringing Grove said. boxing to Ignacio, I don’t During a Veteran’s Con- think I would be doing ference in Denver, about this, I also had some great eight years ago, Grove heard role models in my father, Stephen D. Bowers, liai- Elco Garcia and my older Maria Rivera/SU Drum son for the Seminole Tribe brother,” Archuleta said. The Ring of Champions Boxing Gym owner, Anthony of Florida; talk about ‘The Archuleta coaches Andreas Richards through a footwork Three Soldiers’ statue in Boxing page 4 drill during their warm-up, Tuesday, Jan. 2. Washington D.C. and how courtesy Jeremy Wade Shockley the American Indian was not ‘The Point Man’ statuette is now on display in the Southern represented. He was asking Ute Museum’s Welcome Gallery for all to see. The expertly for support, in an effort to detailed statue of a Native American soldier in Vietnam, Toy Drive gives to Ignacio add an American Indian to was created by renowned Native American artist, Orland C. Joe, as a commissioned project by the Southern Ute Point Man page 3 Veteran’s Association. Call for design submissions for Native American Veterans Memorial NMAI will begin accepting entries Veterans Day Staff report Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, the and anyone else who wants THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Smithsonian’s National Mu- to submit a design. Entries seum of the American Indi- will be accepted until 3 p.m. Few people know that an (NMAI) will begin ac- EST Jan. 9, 2018. Native Americans serve the cepting entries for designs Congress commissioned U.S. armed forces at high- for a National Native Amer- the National Museum of the er rates per capita than any ican Veterans Memorial American Indian in 2012 to Trennie Collins/SU Drum other ethnic group and have on the National Mall. The honor Native American ser- Santa and SUPD Community Resource Officer, Don Folsom walk down Piedra Ave. served since the American international competition vicemen and women with a followed by the Los Pinos Fire Engine and Southern Ute Police Dept. ready to bring Revolution. That is about is open to all; architects, cheer and good wishes to all the boys and girls during the toy drive on Friday, Dec. 22. to change. On Veterans artists, designers, students Call for design page 3 Update waini (2) January 5, 2018 BGC raffle a success Many Moons Ago Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum The Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe announced their annual raffle winners on Friday, Dec. 29 at the SunUte Community Center. The club raised $3,100 for future club related activities through the annual elk tag drawing. BGC Behavioral Coordinator, Cassandra Sanchez and Board President, Jeff Ward called upon BGC members to pull names for the drawing, which awarded participants with two opportunities to win elk hunt tags, along with other prizes. Amy Barry/SU Drum archive 2017 Southern Ute Elk Hunt Raffle Winners 10 years ago • Grand prize Jim Carpenter (Cow Elk Tag) Lisa Burch, Wellness Specialist for the SMDP, provides a massage to Phyllis • Grand prize Darian Price (Cow Elk Tag) Escalante, while Andrew Frost, Yvonne Phillips and Anthony Mattox watch and ask • First prize Damion Barela (Two-Night Stay at Sky Ute Casino Resort) questions during the massage demonstration. • Second prize Michael Rowe (28-piece Premium Camping Set) • Third prize Nolton Tsinnijinnie (Dinner for two at Seven Rivers Steakhouse) This photo first appeared in the Jan. 4, 2008, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. • Fourth prize Adam Gurule (Custom Benchmade Knife) Thank you to the Southern Ute Division of Wildlife, Tyson Thompson, Sky Ute Casino Resort, and everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe! SU Drum archive 20 years ago These folks were caught in the act of spreading Christmas Spirit at the Tribal Christmas Dinner. Front row: Ramona Silva, Fidelia Silva, Vida Peabody, Sarah Baker and Anthony Porambo. Back row: Connie Baker, Louise Wilsona and Leanne Baker. This photo first appeared in the Jan. 2, 1998, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. SU Drum archive 30 years ago A hero in disguised as Randy Litz came to the rescue of the Language and Culture Southern Ute Tribal Office Closures Committee. Randy picked up a snack before he could speak his language. Monday, Jan. 15 • Martin Luther King Day This photo first appeared in the Jan. 9, 1988, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. Monday, Feb. • 12 President’s Day January 5, 2018 peini (3) Culture POINT MAN ON DISPLAY • FROM PAGE 1 Singing into 2018 the memorial. Unfortunately, the Nation- al Mall has closed the door on the addition of any fur- ther monuments, according to Grove. Never-the-less, Grove continued to pursue the idea of creating a concept for a statue that would repre- sent the American Indian. “I contacted Orland Joe, who liked the idea and followed through with a concept and design, with the approval of the Southern Ute Veterans Association,” Grove said. The statue is now on dis- play, honoring the Native American solider and the sacrifices that so many in- photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum dividuals made during the The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility was filled with singing and drumming, as Vietnam War. people gathered to bring in 2018 in a good way. The annual New Year’s Eve gathering “It is the first thing that vis- brought together many for feasting, songs and prayers on Sunday, Dec. 31. The itors will see,” Southern Ute annual event was organized by Neida Chackee and family members. The potluck Museum Exhibits Preparator dinner was provided by family and community members. Jed Smith said. “It will also flow into the Veteran’s Exhibit, like a teaser. ‘The Point Man’ sparks an inter- est in the larger exhibit.” courtesy Jeremy Wade Shockley Smith also remarked on The small bronze statue is full of intricate details, the hard work that went into representing features specific to Native American culture, creating a proper display for such as an emblazoned leather knife sheath, an eagle the bronze statuette. feather, and pendent. “Hats off to Building Maintenance and the team, is in the process of creat- “It is my hope, and that of Young guns, Hunter Frost and Cesar it took a lot to make this ing a monument for veter- the Southern Ute Veterans Corona sing in the New Year’s Eve drum happen,” Smith said. “From ans and is seeking a Native Association, that ‘The Point circle. The younger generation continue lighting, to constructing the American statue for the pro- Man’ statue will be realized to sing the songs of our ancestors. platform, it takes a big team. posed memorial according in recognition of all the Na- That’s what makes the ex- to Grove, who would like tive Americans who have hibit successful.” to see this concept reach its served this country in times The State of New Mexico full potential. of war,” Grove said. Southern Ute elder Elwood Kent (second from left) led the singers in songs, as they CALL FOR DESIGNS • FROM PAGE 1 brought in the New Year.