Ponca City on Instagram: "Experience the beauty of the Fancy Dance at the Annual 149th Tribal Celebration in White Eagle. The Fancy Dance, created by the Ponca in the 1920s and 30s, was made during a time when traditional dances were outlawed. What began as a way to preserve culture has become one of the most colorful, athletic, and beloved dances in the powwow circle. Join us from August 21st to 24th, from Thursday through Sunday, for four days of dancing, music, food, and craft vendors. This e

Ponca City on Instagram: "The Standing Bear Powwow is more than an event…It’s a living tradition. Each September, six north-central Oklahoma tribes gather in Ponca City to celebrate their heritage through dancing, singing, and drumming. The event includes inter-tribal dancing, the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess, and contests for all ages, surrounded by Native arts, crafts, and food. Join us this year on Friday and Saturday, September 26–27, at Standing Bear Park & Museum in Ponca City. C