The Ute are a Native American tribe that traditionally lived in the Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and the Southern Rocky Mountains regions of the United States. They are one of the oldest tribes in the region, with a history that dates back thousands of years. The Ute people were known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle, as well as their spiritual beliefs and ceremonies. Today, the Ute Tribe is federally recognized and has several reservations in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.