Upholding a Bear Dance tradition

Chairman Melvin Baker joined members of the Tribal Council and Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council to pass out the 2021 Bear Dance Feast. Due to COVID-19, the to-go style meals were pre-packaged and distributed to tribal elders, tribal members and the community in attendance.

Council Treasurer Marjorie Barry and Council Member Torres dressed in their Bear Dance best, helped greet tribal membership and guests, while handing out the meal.

Vice Chairman Bruce Valdez and the Honorable Judge Scott Moore volunteer at the 2021 Bear Dance, assisting with Monday’s Bear Dance feast. All of the 500 to-go style box lunches were handed out!

The temperatures were in the high 90’s throughout this year’s Bear Dance. Tribal Council Members Ramona Eagle and Linda Baker were assisting other Council Members with the Bear Dance Feast by passing out water to be sure tribal elders, membership and guests stayed hydrated.