(PCM+) Standing Bear Powwow 31st Anniversary

Story by Chelsea McConnell / Staff Writer

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The Standing Bear Powwow will be held Sept. 27-28. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the event. The first powwow was held in 1994 and marked the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the Standing Bear Museum, Education Center and Park projects. Carl Renfro says, “As Chairman of the Standing Bear Foundation, it has been our pleasure to sponsor the Standing Bear Powwow for the past 30 years. The powwow has grown from its beginning with less than 100 in attendance, to over 3,000 annually attending this outstanding event. We extend an open invitation to all the people of Ponca City, as well as the surrounding area, and our Native American friends, to this family friendly, historical event.”