Musa-Pitache is watching! The Ute Tribe hosted their Annual Spring Bear Dance Celebration May 8-11, in Fort Duchesne, UT. Catman Bart Powaukee observes dancers partaking in the last day of BearDance. The weekend long event honored all mothers, past, present, and future for Mother’s Day along with all veterans. A handgame tournament took place in conjunction with the Spring event.
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