Southern Ute tribal elder Jennifer Goodtracks discusses ideas for Christmas decorations with fellow elders during the Elder Craft Day event on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Multi-Purpose Facility. During the event elders made beaded ornaments, center pieces, and even helped to decorate the Multipurpose Facility’s Christmas tree.

Southern Ute tribal elder Ella Louise Weaver strings beads onto wire, creating a garland for her Christmas tree. Using a wide variety of beads and supplies each elder handcrafted small gifts and decorations for themselves or for friends and family.