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KCA’s curriculum includes our culture and language program, which is led by Ute speakers and cultural role-models who bring authenticity and depth to the learning experience.
Karú máva / Máva’kar | Sit down / Sit right there |
áámaníkyay | Pause |
Kachú maneyap. | Don’t do that. |
Üpüam aník? / Üpüam munika? | What are you doing? |
Pukamonikopa uré. | Let’s try harder. |
Áru’muini’ya? | What’s your name? |
Agan üm ásti’i? | Which do you want? |
Wichakusum pünikyayvat. | See you tomoorow |
Nanúsag págati. | Study separately. |
Núrugwak | Give that to me. |
Nahnus tamó’wünir | Take care of yourself. |
Kuüakmar | Pass the ___ please |
Nükakay ür’tóvagar | Listen to that sound. |
Agánikwa üm? | What happened to you? |
Túúspani maná’ni. | Hurry up. |
Nuwá og págati. | Study together. |
Pünikyayaak ich. | Look at this. |
Sarív maná’n. | Slow down |
Üpüam sumaayní ni? | What are you thinking about? |
Türaviák | Go throw that away. |
Agár táver urá’ay | What is the date? |
Tuwak mar yúu. | Close the door. |
Págatiyak mar yúu. | Open the door. |
A fundamental part of the language and culture program is giving students opportunities to be leaders in cultural and school activities. Two kinds of representatives are chosen for grades 3-5: KCA Royalty and KCA Student Council. For Student Council, classes nominate and elect two students who will have the responsibility of advocating for the class’s and school’s needs. These elections run in October, at the same time that students learn about Tribal Council and Ute Government. The 2025-2026 year will be the first year of KCA Royalty so watch this space.
We welcome all visitors!
All visits require a pre-arranged appointment. Please call the Front Office to schedule your visit: 970-970-238-6716.
Visits range from 1 -2 hours maximum. Including a school tour, classroom visit, meeting with staff and observing some speciality programs.
Generally, the best days to visit are Tuesday -Thursdays.
