In an effort to spread Ute language fluency to younger generations, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Fort Lewis College are working on a program to certify more instructors who can teach the Ute language both on the reservation and in K-12 schools.
The 10-course certification will be held over three years with the first four courses offered from June 1 to July 20 at Ignacio High School. Classes are also expected to be available online.
The course will teach about educational linguistics, media