The Ute Indian Tribe (Ouray & Uintah) welcomed visitors from their Ute sister tribes and surrounding areas to enjoy 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. The four-day cultural celebration ended with a friendly competition between dancers and singers, lasting one and a half hours, resulting in a win for the dancers. Bear Dance season continues with the upcoming Whiterocks, Ignacio, Towaoc, and White Mesa Bear Dances.