2012 Dancers of the Plains

Dancers of the Plains

Cultural Exhibition

June 15-16, 2012

The fourth annual Dancers of the Plains welcomes the Southern Ponca of Oklahoma and the Northern Ponca of Nebraska!

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The Ponca tribe lived in what is now Nebraska until their forced removal to Oklahoma in 1877.

After Chief Standing returned to bury his son in 1879, some of the tribe was allowed to stay in Nebraska after his famous appeal to the Supreme Court. Today, the tribal members living in Nebraska are the Northern Ponca Tribe, and those in Oklahoma are the Southern Ponca.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

EDUCATION DAY

Friday is all about cultural education! Presented by members of the Southern and Northern Ponca Tribes, learn about the cultures of these two tribes through hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits. Friday parking available on the Archway grounds.

Friday, June 15

9:00am Flagraising and Tipi Raising

9:00-12:00 noon Educational Hands-On Activities

1:00-3:00pm Dance Demonstrations

9:00am-4:00pm Food and Art Vendors Open

7:00pm Music Concert - Culture Shock Camp

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

EXHIBITION DAY

Saturday parking is available at the Viaero Event Center, just off I-80 exit 272. Ride the free shuttle to the Archway grounds. (Priority parking for seniors and disabled)

Saturday, June 16

9:00am Flagraising and Tipi Raising

9:00-12:00 noon Living History, Cultural Exhibits and Craft Demonstrations

1:00-3:00pm Dance Exhibition

9:00am-4:00pm Food and Art Vendors Open

First Aid Provided by

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Are You An Interested Vendor?

All vendors must show proof of tribal affiliation, and are subject to approval.

Deadline to apply May 1, 2012

CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR FOOD VENDOR FORM

CLICK HERE FOR ARTISAN FORM

877-511-2724

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PLEASE VISIT THESE OTHER PARTNERS OF DANCERS OF THE PLAINS

WHEN IN KEARNEY DON'T FORGET TO STOP AND SEE OUR FRIENDS AT:

Journey Stories

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Trails & Rails Museum

July 1-July 15, 2012

Journey Stories is a Museum on Main Street project organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and brought to you by Nebraska's Humanities Council. Journey Stories examines how transportation and migration helped build our nation.

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