The Voices of the Plains: Great Plains Nature Center Speaker Series brings together experts, storytellers, and conservationists to share insights about Wichita’s and the region’s natural history, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.

Presented across Wichita and Sedgwick County, this series expands the Great Plains Nature Center’s reach by engaging adults from diverse communities. Two presentations are planned this year and four in 2027, fostering lifelong learning, community connection, and appreciation for the Great Plains.

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Speaker: Greg Victors, the Wichita War Dancer
- We are very pleased to have the World Champion Wichita War Dancer at this event. He is of the Tohono O'Odham and Ponca Nations and has been performing the War Dance for several years. The War Dance was created by the Ponca Nation and the dance has spread throughout Native territories. The Wichita War Dancer has a deep passion for not only performing but educating people about the native life and it's beautiful history. He feels a responsibility to his ancestors to share and preserve the native culture.
- The Wichita War Dancer has travelled across the world and enjoys the opportunity to perform at many events making new relationships and connecting people to Native heritage. In 2021 the Wichita War Dancer received the highest honor in winning the prestigious "World's Fancy War Dance Championship Title".

This series was organized by the Great Plains Nature Center's 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner, the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center
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The Bright Oak Foundation is the sponsor of the 2026 Voices of the Plains Speaker Series. Thank you so much for making this possible!

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Stay tuned for our 2027 Speakers to be announced soon!

Voices of the Plains: An Evening with Greg Victors, Wichita War Dancer

Speaker Series by the Great Plains Nature Center, sponsored by The Bright Oak Foundation