Bear Dancers

"Bear Dancers" is a story about a unique therapeutic experience. But more than that, it is a story about psychic resiliency rooted in traditional folkways and how this rootedness can be mobilized to address current problems and community needs. In the documentary, Isaac Cardenas of American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions explains the Bear Dance, a traditional indigenous healing ceremony.
(c) 2016, All rights reserved
Produced by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, in association with American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions.

[@marion-catherinegrall1986]

Thank you so much Isaac for keeping traditions and share Bear Dance Ceremony. I did participate a long time ago, but the dance is still inside me, once in a while. I thank Great Creator for that, and the People who invited me to join their family. I’m grateful for ever. Thank you Isaac. Marion-Catherine from France

[@teeeeeveeeee314]

This is what we bear spirits are here for...to heal.

[@LeesaMarion]

So awesome! Many blessings and prayers to you. From Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@buffy377]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@veemariasiffordjones6580]

As bear people we honor and respect each teaching from any direction that the message arrives from. When you are right with the ceremony you see a world that our old ones lived in. I am truly honored that you have shared the knowledge.

[@vintagesavoiur]

Awesome teachings for the children 👏

[@osoentertainment]

I can't believe you filmed Bear dancers this is crazy bear dancers are medicine and sacred, crazy .

[@vintagesavoiur]

Rich heritage with strong families, i wish my family was strong like it was a long time ago

[@calvarado423]

Awesome!

[@christopherwilliamjanz6257]

The frog said it's okay cry as well

[@douglaskampfer2028]

❤Beautiful

[@cntrfthrsname6277]

what tribe does this ceremony originate from?

[@yellowstarwoman1809]

Question why a lighter, I was thought shining items scare the ansestors? Is this correct teachings? Sorry I think everyone does it differently I guess? Let me know please? Thank you!!

[@djsyndkutbrianfrost9643]

Bear Spirits you worship a right I guess...I know by my tribe a Beardance n spirit of the Southern Ute Tribe...but mystiacally are you wrong by tyeing up those leaves brush n gods materials...like the Christian Christmas ornaments...tied n bound material of gods materials..

[@petulakowchee3112]

Ok.... Whatever

[@DoobygamingTV]

waste of raisins an nuts

[@calvarado423]

What do you know?

[@SayChristIsLordx2]

Dooby it’s ignorant people like you this world will never change and I pray everyday that you can change your wicked heart because it’s not fair to live a life like yours I feel sorry for you lost one

[@bluehorse8091]

Non believers...what can u say. This is ancient belief ..20000 yrs BEFORE organised religion ...u should READ SOME BOOKS ON HISTORY AND OPEN UR HEART. I have seen people w .cancer..aids..diabetis..tumors gone . ..thru LAKOTA ceremony . These ceremonies WORK. NOT FOR THE CLOSED MIND.. MITAKUYE OYASIN. We r all RELATED, 🌠🌠💙

[@rettapine9500]

U don't look Native all look like Hispanic s