The Southern Ute Museum was honored to receive the Lummi Nation Bear Totem Pole on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The totem pole was gifted by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. The totem pole will be on exhibit at SUM until the coalition can find a permanent home for it. Museum visitors may touch the totem pole, in fact the carvers ask that you do so as it will bring good fortune. We do not know how long the Lummi Nation Bear Totem Pole will be on view, so don’t miss out. 
The Southern Ute Museum is featured in the inaugural issue of Essential Durango. Pick up your copy at select locations or drop by the SUM and grab a copy.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2018
Museum Contact: Linda Baker
Phone: (970) 563-9583
Email: lbaker@southernute-nsn.gov
FAIC Contact: Tiffani Emig
Phone: 202-750-3346
Email: temig@conservation-us.org
SOUTHERN UTE MUSEUM TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT
FOR PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Ignacio, Southern Ute Museum announces that it is one of 80 institutions from across the country selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program.
CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals to identify preventive conservation priorities. The final assessment report will help the museum prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years.
With the assistance of the CAP program, the Southern Ute Museum can better promote proper collection care and strengthen further strategic planning through organized and preventative conservation within the institution.
“Simply by applying for the CAP program, Southern Ute Museum has shown a commitment to preserving cultural heritage,” said Tiffani Emig, Programs Director for FAIC.
The CAP program is administered by FAIC through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal grant making agency that supports museums and libraries.
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About Southern Ute Museum
The Southern Ute Museum is located at 503 Ouray Drive and specializes in Southern Ute culture, history, and education through its visual presentations of three dimensional and two dimensional objects. It is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Learn more at www.southernutemuseum.org
About FAIC
FAIC, the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, supports conservation education, research, and outreach activities that increase understanding of our global cultural heritage. Learn more about FAIC at www.conservation-us.org/foundation.
About IMLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and approximately 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram .