Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Overview

The Tribe’s history distinguishes its Mouache and Caputa bands from other Ute governmental communities.

Its account describes nineteenth-century land loss and allotment, a 1939 leaders’ memorial, ceremonies and language education.

A seven-member council governs under a constitution approved in 1936 and subsequently amended.

History & identity

Deep origins are not established by these sources.

Sources & representation

Selected institutional accounts; see bibliography.

Selected bibliography

Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.

1. 01

   History – Southern Ute Indian Tribe

   · n.d.

   Selected bibliography.

2. 02

   Government – Southern Ute Indian Tribe

   · n.d.

   Selected bibliography.

Language & cultural connections

Source-supported language and cultural connections have not yet been compiled for this profile.

References

Sources supporting this profile. Linked pages have their own scope and editorial standards.

1. Tribal government websiteHistory – Southern Ute Indian TribeResearch access: 2026-10-06
2. Tribal government websiteGovernment – Southern Ute Indian TribeResearch access: 2026-10-06

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