For Dougie Hall, the cowboy way of life isn’t just a career—it is his legacy. Dougie’s deep-rooted connection to horses and the arena started early, carrying him from qualifying for the High School and College National Finals Rodeos to earning the title of …
Eric Hernandez, a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, is an esteemed Native American hoop dancer with over 20 years of experience. Mentored by Terry Goedel, Eric’s skills took center stage as the lead in Cirque du Soleil’s Totem, touring over 17 countries …
Written by Kathryn Peterson, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement Will Locklear serves as the Cultural Liaison for the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, where he works as a key point of contact with the division, state agencies’ Tribal …
Written by Kathryn Peterson, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement This Q&A features insights from James Toledo, UDIA Deputy Director, and Rozanna Benally-Sagg, UDIA Administrative Assistant, who shared an overview of the division’s …
The Utah Division of Indian Affairs proudly presents the Utah American Indian Day on the Hill. DATE: Tues., Jan. 27, 2026 TIME: 4:00-5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Rotunda, Utah State Capitol Prepare for this annual celebration that unites vibrant cultural …
PRESS RELEASE April 4, 2025 From: Utah Division of Indian Affairs Contact: Ellen Weist, Public Information Officer; text: 503-490-4806 The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement announces the appointment of James Toledo as deputy director …
Written by Tracie Yellowman Tso, Intern, Utah Division of Indian Affairs Photos by Kevin Edwards, Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement What an incredible day as we held our 2025 Utah American Indian Day on the Hill on Feb. 6 in the rotunda …
The Utah Division of Indian Affairs welcomes everyone to this year’s Utah American Indian Day on the Hill. The event will be on Thurs., Feb. 6, in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm. Activities include an exhibitor stroll, a short …
Written by Tracie Yellowman Tso | Photo contributions from Lauana Morris Lauana Morris is a Ute Mountain Ute mixed-media artist born and raised in White Mesa. Her artistic expressions are deeply inspired by her late grandmother, Nedra Ketchum, a renowned …
Written by Tracie Yellowman Tso | Photo contributions from Charlotte Morris As we approach the end of 2024, November serves as a time to reflect on and celebrate the rich cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples across the United States, as well as to …
Written by Rozanna Benally-Sagg | Photographs by Katelyn Yellowman The Utah Division of Indian Affairs traveled to southeast Utah to hold its annual Indigenous Day event. In collaboration with Utah State University Blanding, a social pow wow was held in …
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