As the Southern Ute Bear Dance approaches, tribal members and the general public were invited to attend a Bear Dance workshop at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center on Wednesday, May 14. Matthew J. Box explained Bear Dance etiquette; and students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy demonstrated how the Bear Dance is properly performed. This photo was published in the May 16, 2014, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

Ignacio High School Senior, Mike Jefferson (above left) signs his letter of intent to play soccer at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. Mike’s coach is Bayfield Head Coach Terry Spriggs. His parents are Robert and Teena Jefferson. Congratulations, and good luck Mike! This photo was published in the May 14, 2004, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

Willette Whiteskunk enjoys the hayride with her son. It was provided at the Southern Ute Head Start Field Day on May 5, 1994. This photo was published in the May 13, 1994, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

Obbie Box, daughter of Pearl Casias and Russell Box Sr., was nominated for the NSEC National Award. Congratulations to Obbie. This photo was published in the May 18, 1984, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

Photo Credit: Beth Santistevan | SU Drum archive 

Photo Credit: Robert Baker | SU Drum archive 

Photo Credit: Rosaleigh Cloud | The Southern Ute Drum