Chief Ouray Historical Ute Leader Ignacio, Colorado He was a man of peace at a time of war between Indians and whites. Chief Ouray of the Tabeguache band led the Southern Ute Tribe during the mid 1800's - a time of great social and political change, a time when a proud people were uprooted and forced to accept resettlement. Yet, he is revered today as one of the Ute's greatest leaders - patient, ...