Students pay a Golden visit with Tribe

Friday - April 22, 2022 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Golden High School students kick up their heels outside the KSUT Eddie Box Jr. Media Center, after live in-studio interviews by REZ-olution Radio Hour host Robert Ortiz. KSUT Tribal Radio Station Manager, Sheila Nanaeto, flanked by Tribal Radio Music Director, Lorena Richards discusses the origins of KSUT from the KSUT performance studio in the newly opened Eddie Box Jr. Media Center.
Students from Golden High School were able to ask questions of Tribal Council; curious about how the Southern Ute Tribe operates. The students also voiced their appreciation for the welcome that was given to them by the Tribe and community.
The Golden High School Senior Seminar students, chaperones pose with Sasquatch in the SunUte.
Robin-Duffy Wirth challenged the Golden High School students to guess a previous profession while living in Sweden.
A skater skates by as Robin Duffy-With speaks of the newly built skatepark.
Golden students watch skaters in action as SunUte Director, Robin Duffy-Wirth speaks about the construction of the newly built Piinu Nuuchi Skate Park.
Taking a much-needed break after a long day of meetings and presentations, the Golden High School students blow-off steam on the SunUte playground equipment.
The Southern Ute Drum staff; Jeremy Wade Shockley, Divine Windy Boy and Terrence Whyte gave introductions to the Golden High School students.
Southern Ute Drum Media Archivist, Fabian Martinez gave an in-depth presentation about the historic Boarding School, formerly on the Southern Ute Reservation.
The Golden High School Senior Seminar students, chaperones and Southern Ute Tribal Council for a photo, in the Hall of Warriors in the Leonard C. Burch Building.
Southern Ute Tribal Council members shake hands with a Golden student and present the students with gift bags during the visit with Tribal Council.
Southern Ute Tribal Council members, Ramona Eagle and Stacey Oberly shake hands with a Golden students and present them with gifts from the Tribal Council.
Southern Ute Tribal Council member, Vanessa Torres shakes hands with a Golden student following their meeting with Tribal Council.
A group of students, teachers, and chaperones from Golden High School paid a visit to the Southern Ute Tribal Council. Members of Tribal Council gave the students some life advice regarding their next steps as they approach their upcoming graduation date.
Bison Manager, Jesse Lasater holds a buffalo skull during his presentation, and explains the various uses of the buffalo. He also spoke about raising and managing the herd.
Golden High School students took part in short interviews conducted by KSUT Tribal Radio’s REZ-olution Radio Hour host, Robert Ortiz.
KSUT Tribal Radio Station Manager, Sheila Nanaeto, flanked by Tribal Radio Music Director, Lorena Richards discusses the origins of KSUT from the KSUT performance studio in the newly opened Eddie Box Jr. Media Center.
The Golden High School Senior Seminar students, chaperones and Southern Ute Cultural Preservation staff pose for a photo, in the Southern Ute Cultural Center.
The Southern Ute drum group sing a round dance song as the students, led by Marvin Pinnecoose make their way through the classroom.
Events & Heritage Coordinator, Marvin Pinnecoose talks about the events the Cultural Preservation Dept. holds for the tribal membership.
The Golden High School Senior Seminar students, pose for a photo in front of the life-sized tipi in the Southern Ute Museum.
Golden High School students gaze upwards towards the roof of the Southern Ute Museum's center pole structure and listens to the concepts and design elements of the museum.
Museum Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Torres tells the students of the Ute history and the dwindling size of the reservation during their tour of the museum.
Museum Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Torres tells the students of the Ute Creation story during their tour of the museum.
The Golden High School Senior Seminar students, chaperones and Southern Ute Wildlife staff pose for a photo, despite the blustering wind conditions at the Southern Ute Buffalo pasture.
A Golden student lifts the skull of a buffalo, feeling the weight.
Bison Manager, Jesse Lasater gives the students a chance to feel the buffalo hide box, during their visit to the buffalo pasture.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Golden High School students visited the Southern Ute Tribe during their annual Senior Seminar trip, Wednesday, April 6. This group has visited the Tribe each year since 2012, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During this year’s one-day visit, students met with tribal departments to learn about the Southern Ute Tribe. They met with staff members of the Wildlife Dept., Cultural Preservation Dept., Southern Ute Drum and Tribal Council. They also toured the Southern Ute Museum and finished the day with a tour of SunUte, followed by a swim.

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