Powwow returns to SunUte
Friday - June 2, 2023 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Men’s fancy dancer, Marvin Pinnecoose enjoys an intertribal song before competition dancing begins on Saturday evening.
The newly crowned Ute Mountain Ute Royalty dance behind the Southern Ute Royalty during Grand Entry on Friday, May 26.
Host Drum Red Spirit sings an intertribal song on Friday evening. During the intertribal all attendees are welcome to share the dance floor.
Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Rhianna Carel shakes hands with fellow royalty members as well as visiting royalty following her introduction on Saturday afternoon. The Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow held on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, took place at SunUte Community Center and is organized by the Southern Ute Powwow Committee.
men’s Jingle Dress dancers share a laugh following their category contest on Saturday, attendees from the surrounding areas and beyond traveled to Ignacio, Colo. to enjoy singing, dancing, as well as visiting with friends and family.
Men’s Traditional dancers fill the SunUte Community Center gymnasium during Grand Entry on Friday afternoon
Bruce LeClaire (U.S. Army) leads in the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Veterans during the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on Saturday, May 27 during the second session of Grand Entry.
Jr. Girls Traditional dancer makes a quick adjustment to her regalia with some assistance, ahead of their first competition during the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
The Southern Ute Powwow Committee hosted the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow at SunUte Community Center on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27. Head staff included Bart Powaukee, Bart Stevens, Henry Howell, plus host drums Red Spirit of Fort Duchesne, Utah and Catching Eagle of Towaoc, Colo. This powwow saw great participation on both days, featuring competition singing and dancing as well as a large variety of vendors.