Bear Dance: Strength and Tradition
Tuesday - May 26, 2020 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: SU Drum Archives
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: SU Drum Archives
Bear Dancing through the years…
Time honored traditions resonate with all three Ute Tribes, the annual spring celebrations take on a different look in 2020 as the Bear Dance Chiefs take measures to protect the Ute people and their relatives during the coronavirus pandemic. The Southern Ute Drum curated a handful of contemporary and historic images to pay homage to the Southern Ute Bear Dance, recognizing the significance of this special weekend for the Pino Nuche, and the blessings that usher in the new year.