1E5E2A23D5F1374987258347007109C4 Hearing Summary

Ms. Theresa Holst, Legislative Council Staff, Visitor Services, explained the impetus for changing the location of the native tribal flags within the state Capitol building.

Ms. Morgan Ferris, Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, discussed her role in facilitating the movement of the tribal flags. She introduced three tribe members.

Tony Small, Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee, discussed the historic homelands and the interaction of the various Ute bands. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Harold Cuthair, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, introduced himself and described the history of the tribe in Colorado. He explained his desire to include all three groups of the Ute tribes in the flags displayed in the Capitol.

Cedric Chavez, Southern Ute Tribe, discussed the benefit of moving the flags to a more prominent location as it relates to the tribal relationships with the state of Colorado.

Ms. Holst discussed the planned location for the flags, based on a photograph provided to the members (Attachment B). She responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Chavez responded to a question from the committee regarding the order of the placement of the flags. This topic is still under discussion among the tribes.

Mr. Small reiterated his desire to have the Ute Indian Tribe flag included in the display.

Ms. Ameen discussed edits to the wording on the plaques