Growing Ute includes Tiwahe Initiative programs and services. Tiwahe (ti wah-hay) means family in the Lakota language and symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living things and one's personal responsibility to honor family, community, and the environment. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Tiwahe Initiative and Growing Ute brand promote the holistic coordination of all services and programs for Nuchu.
Growing Ute
Recently the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe was selected to participate in the Tiwahe Initiative, receiving financial and administrative resources to develop a coordinated service delivery model centered on the needs of family and community. This website is part of that initiative.