Southern Ute Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box shares the history and protocols of the traditional Bear Dance at the Sky Ute Casino Resort on Monday, May 13. The cultural presentation was open to the general public and tribal staff.

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students: Walter Reynolds, Nate Baker-Valdez and Sinavv Larry line dance together while demonstrating the Bear Dance at the cultural presentation put on by Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box at the Sky Ute Casino Resort on Monday, May 13.

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum