‘We’re still here’: Ute tribes reclaim narrative in new museum installation

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Photo shows three Ute flags hanging above a sign that reads "We are still here" at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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"Until Forever Comes: This is Ute Homeland" is a new permanent exhibit at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs that honors and elevates the Ute culture and history in Colorado.

Photo shows an exhibit with three display areas at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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A lifesize brown horse and other Native American artifacts on display at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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Photo shows a framed photo with a skull wearing a headdress with the saying "Ute Nation Forever" on display at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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Photo shows two baby carriers, two basked and moccasins on display at an exhibit at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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A vest, baby carrier, pottery, beadwork and other artifacts on display at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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Photo shows an interactive portion of the exhibit six silver metal canisters to smell at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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Photo shows moccasins and a basket on display at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs elevating Ute culture and history.
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