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Native America Calling: Traditional regard for bears
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Southern Ute Tribe holds annual spring bear dances which show respect for the bear spirit. Oneida, Ojibwe and Hopi are among the many tribes that have bear clans.

As spring begins, bears begin waking up from hibernation. Native America Calling will awaken your interest in the traditional significance of bears with conversations with elders, culture bearers and biologists.

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