13th Annual
Spring Bear Pow-wow

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Regis University Field House
3333 Regis Blvd (50th Ave)
Denver, Colorado

Spring Bear Pow-wow saw about 55 dancers, and over 550 total visitors during the day at a new location. Master of Ceremonies Michael Alley and Arena Director Dennis Montoya kept things moving with lots of intertribal dancing and social dances.

Denver Singers led the singing for the day joined by Denver All Nations. The singing was spirited and kept the dancers on their feet. Good songs and good feelings. Yeah!

Admission was free to all visitors. A free printed program gave information about the head staff, tips for pow-wow enjoyment, and other great information. Our "Not-a-raffle" drawing offered chances at several lovely prizes, including a hand-made ladies' dance shawl, several works of art donated by our vendors, and more.

Alisa Limvere & Brenda Aldrich and the kitchen staff served up frybread, Indian tacos, green chili, hot dogs, and nachos. Good Stuff!

Spring Bear 2006 featured 26 of the area's finest vendors. Visitors could take home a really special gift.

• Barkhausen Arts (Sandra Barkhausen)
• Betty & Joe Upshaw
• Chris James
• Christina Conquering Bear
• Crafts by Pra (Priscilla Saavedra)
• Delores Brenner
• Denver Health & Hospital (John Young)
• Dza Bahe Jewelry (Bessie Smith)
• Ernest Chupa
• Evelyn's Native Jewelry
• Evelyn's Native Jewelry (Evelyn T Haag)
• Gilbert Morgan
• Gwen Minhas
• Kateri Catholic Community (Loyd Honeysette)
• Kathleen Francisco
• Kori Guie Art Studios (Kori Guie)
• Mable Teller
• Marie Yellowhawk
• Marty Chase Alone
• Mitchell Silas
• Native Creations
• Native Rains (Monica Rains)
• Native Warrior (Reggie Rowland)
• Orr's Outpost (Pete Coopman)
• Ramona's Native Jewelry (Ramona Tayah)
• White Wolf Toonz (Charles Jeffery)

Sponsored by The Raven Dancers
alterNative Voices
and Regis University

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