The Durango Herald

Ute Mountain language gets revival with voiced dictionary

TOWAOC – Transference of the Ute Mountain Ute language has dwindled, marred by forced assimilation and elders’ deaths — but the tribe is hopeful that will change with the launch of a new spoken-word ...
The Durango Herald

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dedicates new charter school

Kwiyagat Community Academy blends Ute culture and language with academics An outdoor dedication ceremony for the new Ute Mountain Kwiyagat Community Academy in Towaoc was attended by a large gathering ...
Colorado Public Radio

Ute culture and language blend into curriculum at new reservation school

Dedication ceremonies were held this month for the first public charter school on an Indian reservation in Colorado. The school places Ute culture and language within the core curriculum. Dan Porter ...
The Sopris Sun

Roland McCook shares Ute history in Colorado, 1860-present

On April 11, Roland McCook, an Uncompahgre band member from the Ute Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, shared his ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

The Ute Tribe has its own high school. It outperforms its public school neighbors.

Editor’s note: This story accompanies an investigation about how traditional schools have failed Ute students. Find the series at these links: Part one, Part two, Part three. Fort Duchesne • Rosalia ...