A Ute Perspective on History with Donald Whyte In-Person / Online
According to Ute Mountain Ute Elder and historian Donald Whyte, the Ute are the people of the headwaters of the Southern Rocky Mountains, having inhabited a vast expanse that included much of present-day Utah, Colorado, and northern New Mexico for more than a thousand years. Mr. Whyte, who retired after a 27-year career as a National Park Service law enforcement ranger and served at Rocky Mountain National Park, will introduce us to Ute history and efforts to preserve Ute language and culture.
Please register to attend; space is limited.
About Donald Whyte
Mr. Whyte currently lives in the Denver metro area. He grew up on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in southwest Colorado and attended public school just off the reservation. Later, he attended college and found a seasonal position as a wildland firefighter with the federal government. This led to a 27-year career working for the National Park Service as a Park Ranger (Law Enforcement). During his journey, Donald completed his paid position as Chief Ranger at Chaco Culture National Historical Park. His other duty stations included Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Sagurao, Haleakala, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Time Zone:
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Mountain Time - US & Canada
(change) - Location:
- Hondius Community Room
- Organizer:
- Eric White
- Presenter:
- Donald Whyte
- Audience:
- Adults (18+)
- Categories:
- Presentation