As Utahns celebrated Pioneer Day on Friday, dancers and families gathered at Liberty Park to celebrate a history that began long before pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley.
The Uniting Communities Powwow brought Native American dancing, drumming, and traditions to the park, offering visitors a chance to experience cultures that remain an important part of Utah today.
For powwow dancer Kayden Denny, that connection between past and present is part of what makes holding the event on Pioneer Day meaningful…