The Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow filled the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 with competition dancing and singing, bringing tribes together for the annual spring powwow in Ignacio. Head staff included Miss Southern Ute Autumn Sage, Emcee Daryl Powaukee, Arena Director Michael Grant, and Drum Judge Darren Cuch.
The first Grand Entry session of the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on Friday evening filled the event center with dancers from across Indian Country.
Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Veterans bring in the colors during the first Grand Entry session of the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on Friday, May 24.
Teen girl's traditional dancer, Kiahna Slim competes on Friday evening in the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow.
Dancers take to the floor during Saturday Grand Entry, showcasing their respective dance categories and style.
Southern Ute Powwow Committee Chairman, Tara Vigil welcomes all dancers, singers, and spectators to the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow, Saturday, May 25.
On Saturday, May 25 the Southern Ute Veterans Association took time to recognize and honor Vietnam Veteran Pete Vigil (Army) for his service in the war. Surrounded by his family, Vigil shook hands with attendees of the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow following his recognition.
Drum group Leading Arrow competes in the Saturday afternoon drum contest session.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
