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The Bears Ears National Monument sign, which includes insignias of the Hopi Tribe, Navajo
Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and
the Pueblo of Zuni was unveiled on Highway 261.

Thu Jul 14th, 2022

BLM, Forest Service and tribes commit to historic co-management of Bears Ears National Monument

Ute relatives and friends gathered together in celebration of spring during this year’s Northern Ute Bear Dance held in Fort Duchesne, Utah. This year’s event was held Friday, May 13 through Monday, May 16. A Bear Dancer from the Ute Indian Tribe, Gavyn Vanderhoop, adjusts her hat, attempting to shade herself from the sun rays; temperatures reached the upper 80’s throughout the weekend.

Fri May 20th, 2022

Kicking up dust in Fort Duchesne

Southern Ute Council Members, Lorelei Cloud (center) and Dr. Stacey Oberly (right) attending the Colorado River Water Users Association Conference.

Thu Dec 30th, 2021

Colorado River Water Users Association hosts conference in Nev.

Fri Sep 24th, 2021

Senators collaborate towards building climate resilience

The conference was hosted by the Northern Ute Tribe on the campus of the University of Utah.

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Tri-Ute youth tour rock, rose gardens in Utah

Stepping together in perfect cadence, men and women dancers move to the rhythm of the bear, as the four-day spring celebration came to a close on Monday, May 20.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Ute Tribe ushers in spring with Bear Dance

Dancers getting judged at the Turkey Dance contest that happens in the Bear Dance corral after Bear Dance is done each spring in Randlett, Utah.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Bear Dancing in Randlett

Welcoming the spring season in Randlett, Utah — the first Bear Dance of the season took place from Saturday, May 5 — Monday, May 7. The younger dancers take an opportunity to break into pairs during the final days of the spring celebration.

Fri May 11th, 2018

Bear Dance season begins

Southern Ute Brave, Dominick Goodtracks attends the White Mesa Bear dance.

Fri Sep 15th, 2017

White Mesa closes Bear Dance

Ancestral Puebloan sites are prevalent throughout Cedar Mesa and the surrounding canyons. One of the best-preserved archeological sites being Moon House Ruin in McCloyd Canyon, a permit system is now in place to help regulate the number of daily visitors and protect the cliff dwellings for future generations.

Fri Aug 18th, 2017

Monument designation remains uncertain for Bears Ears

Women’s choice; dancers line dance with their partners during the Northern Ute Bear Dance, held each spring in Fort Duchesne, Utah on the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Sunday, May 14

Thu May 25th, 2017

Bear Dancing on the Uintah & Ouray Reservation

A presentation at Mountain Village Core included a proclamation to all Native Americans and performance by Ute Mountain Ute dancers and singers. Roland McCook, Northern Ute, at the podium was one of the event organizers. From left to right: Southern Ute Acting Culture Director and Sun Dance Chief Hanley Frost, Ute Mountain Chairman Manuel Heart, McCook, Mountain Village Mayor Martin McKinley and San Miguel County Commissioner Art Goodtimes.

Fri Oct 14th, 2016

Indigenous Day: Utes honored in Placerville

Tri-Ute Opening Ceremonies Monday, June 14 at the Fort Duchesne Gymnasium.

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Fri Jun 26th, 2015

Tri Ute: Opening Ceremony

Fri Jun 26th, 2015

Tri-Ute: Girls’ Basketball

Southern Ute players gather around Native American dunk extraordinaire Kenny Dobbs for autographs.

Fri Jun 26th, 2015

Tri-Ute: Entertainment

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