HISTORY Colorado UTE INDIAN MUSEUM In honor of Women's History Month we recognize CHIPETA (1843-1924), wife of Chief Ouray, who is buried on the grounds of the museum. She was born a Kiowa Apache & raised by the Utes. She was a leader of her time in a changing world. "Her greatest strength was her gentleness" - CJ Brafford (Ute Indian Museum Director) For more information & inquiries, contact us at (970) 249-3098 HISTORY Colorado UTE INDIAN MUSEUM In honor of Women's History Month we recognize CHIPETA ( 1843-1924 ) , wife of Chief Ouray , who is buried on the grounds of the museum . She was born a Kiowa Apache & raised by the Utes . She was a leader of her time in a changing world . " Her greatest strength was her gentleness " - CJ Brafford ( Ute Indian Museum Director ) For more information & inquiries , contact us at ( 970 ) 249-3098