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The Ponca Tribe is once more offering fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies for Ponca Elders. The program runs weekly, July 8th-August 30th at all office locations. Pickup days are as follows: Lincoln – Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm Norfolk – Thursdays, 1 pm-3 pm Sioux City – Fridays, 10 am-12 pm Norfolk & Niobrara – Fridays, […]
Native youth are invited to the Ponca Tribe Gym in Norfolk on June 19th, and the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha on June 20th from 11 am-2 pm for a lunch and learn. Youth will learn how to make a healthy lunch and smoothies, and a contest will be held for the […]
Since April, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program in Omaha has been hosting weekly healing arts classes. Beginning in June and July, healing arts classes will also be held in Lincoln, Norfolk and Niobrara. These classes are designed to help and support individuals processing traumatic experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assualt, etc. […]
At this year’s Annual Ponca Powwow, we want to take time each day to honor a fallen veteran. Poncas have a long and honorable history of military service. We are asking families of fallen veterans to contact the Powwow Committee and offer to let us raise their loved one’s flag on one of the three […]
Native women of all tribes are invited to join Susan G. Komen Great Plains at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center June 26th for a conversation about breast self-awareness. Komen Great Plains will provide vital breast self-awareness messages which include the benefits of regular breast cancer screenings and how people can make informed choices […]
Native youth ages 8-13 in the Lincoln area are invited to participate in a fun, positive, week-long outdoor, adventure-based youth program focused on learning traditional Native skills, connection to community, service, and personal development. Program runs Uuly 8th-August 5th, Monday through Friday, 10 am-3 pm. Transportation and meals will be provided. Space is limited, and […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will hold it’s 26th Annual Powwow August 9-11, 2019, at the powwow grounds in Niobrara, Nebraska. Grand Entries are Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1 pm & 7 pm, and Sunday at 1 pm. Meals will be provided one hour before each Grand Entry. Additionally, the Diabetes program will […]
This year we will have a Volunteer Coordinator to keep track of times, sign in sheets and tasks assigned for each day of the Pow-wow. Volunteers are needed starting Thursday morning until Monday afternoon, several areas need volunteers i.e.; helping with museum, helping with daily clean-up, helping with T Shirt sales, helping with food preparation […]
Elders aged 55 and older are invited to join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence team to help bring attention to World Elder Abuse Day, as we help build awareness to help prevent elders becoming victims of crime. There are many activities scheduled, including an informational booth with Legal Aid for help and resources, […]
In observance of Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June, the Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence program will be offering presentations on Elder Abuse, by Antonia Bonsera with the Department of Health and Human Services. Presentations are June 13th in Lincoln, at the Woods Charitable Fund in the Wells Fargo Center, June 21 at the Ponca Tribe […]
Youth are invited to the Ponca Tribe Gym Cafeteria in Norfolk June 24 for a presentation on Fireworks Safety, followed by a light meal and craft. Please see the flyer for more details.
June is Elder Abuse awareness month. Circle of elders events will include awareness presentations. Sioux City, June 12 Norfolk, June 20
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is sponsoring a showing of the movie “Highway of Tears,” September 12th from 12-2 in South Sioux City. Bring your own lunch and watch the movie, then participate in the discussion afterwards. Event is FREE!
Mark your calendars for September 4th, 2019. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program will be holding a free conference on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the NECC South Sioux City Campus. While admission is free, seating is limited to 50 people. For more information or to register, please contact Donna […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska wins again, with the National Indian Gaming Commission deciding to clear the Prairie Flower Casino. The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled in the tribe’s favor for the third time. The latest decision further cements the tribe’s right to conduct gaming on its sovereign land in Carter Lake, Iowa, and disposes […]
Join first responders, community members and child protection officials at the Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College June 18-19 for this workshop to combat trafficking and exploitation of minors in Tribal Communities. Registration deadline is May 21, 2019. For more information on the training, or how to register, please see the flyer for more […]
In an effort to support the Santee Sioux Nation and provide opportunities for our tribal citizens and employees who work on our behalf, the Tribal Council has again approved to purchase a Corporate Membership at the Tatanka Golf Club, operated by the Santee Sioux Tribe, near Niobrara, Nebraska. Please see the flyer for details about […]
It is now even easier to stay up to date with employment listings from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, and to apply for positions within the Tribe! HR-CareerPagePromotion
The Powwow Committee is currently accepting letters of interest for cook and two cleaning positions for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s 26th Annual Powwow, August 9-11 in Niobrara. Letters of interest can be emailed to the Powwow Committee at powwowcommittee@poncatribe-ne.org, or Culture Director Dwight Howe at dhowe@poncatribe-ne.org, or mailed to: Dwight Howe P.O. Box 288 […]
Come spend your Monday afternoons with the Ponca Tribe for a creative outlet, and self-care all in one. Sarah Rowe, visual and performance artist from Omaha, will be sharing her time and talents with us Mondays starting April 15th through September, 12:30-2:30 pm, at the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center in Omaha. Rowe is […]
Ponca Tribal Members who draw their water from privately-owned drinking water systems can set an appointment to have their drinking water tested Monday-Wednesday. Please see the flyer for more details.
According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and FEMA, the Santee Sioux Nation and the following six counties may now apply for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the flooding, severe winter storm, and straight-line winds in March: Boone, Buffalo Custer, Knox, Richardson, and Thurston. Additional counties may be added as assessments continue. Businesses and individuals may […]
The Ponca Tribe Diabetes program is offering to email regular healthy nutrition tips and healthy recipes to clients. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Ponca Tribe Dietitian Kyla Wesely at 402.738.3147 or via email, kwesely@poncatribe-ne.org. 190401_NutritionTip
As many of us know, many of our communities have been affected by recent devastating flooding. With this flooding comes the aftermath and clean-up process. While we go back into the areas affected, it is important to keep ourselves safe from harmful contaminates that could be lingering in the debris. With prolong standing of water […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, headquartered on their ancestral homelands in Niobrara, has been severely impacted by the recent flooding, along with other tribal nations and communities in the area. If you are interested in assisting the tribe with their recovery efforts, physical donations are being accepted at the Niobrara offices. Currently, the greatest need […]
Aho, I want to thank all of our staff and tribal citizens for coming together to help and provide assistance in this time of need. The number of our citizens looking to help is humbling. While the worst may be over, the clean up and rebuilding is just getting started. Your continued efforts to […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has issued a Declaration of State of Emergency in response to the extreme weather conditions and flooding that are affecting the majority of the Ponca Tribe’s 15 County Service Delivery Area. Click here to read the declaration.
The combination of severe weather and flooding that is currently affecting the Ponca Tribe Service Delivery areas is having a number of impacts, from loss of utilities, to road closures, to evacuations. To read more about the current and predicted weather conditions, hazards, and road conditions, as well as shelter and emergency contact information, please […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will host two training sessions by the Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center. Please see the flyer for more details.
Have you completed the FAFSA? The 2019-20 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened October 1, but if you haven’t completed it, it’s not too late. For free help, make an appointment at the EducationQuest location nearest you: Omaha (888-357-6300), Lincoln (800-303-3745), Kearney (800-666-3721), or Scottsbluff (800-303-3745, ext. 6654). Identify yourself as a Reaching Your Potential recipient. You’ll also find free FAFSA Tools at […]
A sewing circle for Elders will be held each Wednesday, starting March 6th, from 2-4:30 pm. Class sessions are 6 weeks long, each focusing on a different project. Session 1 is Ribbonwork skirts. Class sizes are limited to 20, so call today to reserve your spot! Please see the flyer for more details.
Omaha Elders are invited to take part in a weekly healing circle, starting Tuesday, February 19, from 2-4:30 pm at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center. Please see the flyer for more details.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be offering life skills mentoring in the Niobrara office, focusing on guidance to help youth prepare for life on their own. Life skills office hours are 12-4 pm every Friday, or by appointment. See the flyer for more details.
The Domestic Violence program in Omaha is hosting a year long Survivor Empowerment series. Each month, presentations and activities relating to different aspects of domestic violence will be held. See the flyer for more information.
Once again President Trump has lowered the dialogue regarding Indian people to a new low with a tweet invoking the Battle of Little Big Horn and the Wounded Knee Massacre, one of the bloodiest massacres in the history of the United States, where women, children and Native men were brutally murdered after surrendering their weapons. […]
Niobrara Public Schools in partnership with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska would like to make you aware of upcoming job opportunities to help facilitate an Indian Demonstration Grant funded through the U. S. Department of Education to support American Indian students with their cultural roots, to support behavioral and mental health, and to ensure academic […]
Click here to see the official certification from the Election Board for the 2018 Ponca Tribal Council Election.
The newly announced Marpiya te najin Scholarship will provide educational assistance to American Indian students pursuing degrees in medicine at the Mayo Clinic. See the letter regarding the scholarship.
The Ponca Election Board has released the results the 2018 Tribal Council election. Click here to view the results.
Click here to read an op-ed piece by Chairman Wright, speaking on the history and progress of the Ponca Tribe, and the Tribe’s outlook for the future. This piece was originally published in the Omaha World Herald, October 18, 2018.
District 1 members are invited to come to Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 27 from 10 am-6 pm for a day of family fun. Admission for Ponca members is FREE! Click here to see the flyer for more information.
With the Grand Opening of the Prairie Flower Casino just around the corner, there are now three new ways to keep up to date on the latest Casino news! Prairie Flower Casino website Prairie Flower Casino Facebook page Prairie Flower Casino on Twitter
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program will be hosting a World Diabetes Day event, “Diabetes and Family,” Wednesday, November 14th from 11 am – 1 pm at the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center. Click here to see the flyer.
Regarding the Ponca Election 2018 – Ballots not in the correct envelope will NOT be marked as spoiled ballots, per the Ponca Election Board.
Ponca Health Services will be hosting two flu clinics the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in October. October 11 & 25 – Omaha
Aho, I am submitting this as a member of the Hethuska Society. We apologize that the reasoning behind our decision was not shared clearer, sooner. It was with great consideration and discussion that the Hethuska Society decided we wanted to cancel this year’s Pow Wow. This was done, due to many factors. First and foremost, […]
Tribal members are invited to provide comment on a proposed revision to the Law and Order Code that is slated to come before Tribal Council at the October 8th meeting. Click here for more details on the proposed revision, and how to submit comments.
Tribal members are invited to provide comment on a proposed revision to the Law and Order Code that is slated to come before Tribal Council at the September 29th meeting. Click here for more details on the proposed revision, and how to submit comments.
Ponca Health Services will be hosting flu clinics at tribal office sites. The schedule will be: September 26 – Sioux City September 27 – Niobrara October 2 – Norfolk October 3 – Lincoln October 11 & 25 – Omaha
Visit https://www.yankton.net/article_7898adf8-ab3a-11e8-bbd4-cf3857922583.html to read a story from the Yankton Press & Dakotan about the new statue of Chief Standing Bear in Niobrara.
The tribe announced the name and other information about its casino project in Carter Lake, IA. Click here to read the press release.
The Ponca Election Board has released the candidates for the 2018 Tribal Council election. Click here to view the candidates.
There is a new dietitian in the tribe’s Diabetes Program at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha. To schedule an appointment with Kyla Wesely or for more information, call 402-733-3612. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
The Omaha World-Herald published an editorial about the Aug. 11 Chief Standing Bear statue dedication. Read the editorial at https://www.omaha.com/opinion/editorial-ponca-dedicate-standing-bear-statue-honor-his-legacy/article_aed14725-32a8-595a-83c5-a807476b5f35.html
To read a story from Indianz.com about the August 11 dedication ceremony for the Chief Standing Bear statue in Niobrara, visit https://www.indianz.com/News/2018/08/13/it-honors-all-of-our-people-ponca-tribe.asp
Attention tribal members: Osni Ponca, LLC is looking to compile information on all businesses that are owned by Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members so those job skills can be utilzed within the Tribe and elsewhere. Information about your business can be emailed to spittman@osniponca.com.
The 2018 Annual Legal Diversity Summit will be Sept. 7 at the Creighton Harper Center Ballroom. Click here to download the application. The registration deadline is Sept. 5.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has updated the Tribal Council Meeting recording and streaming system. Tribal members can now access live and recorded videos by logging into the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska website. Once logged in, you can visit the Tribal Documents page and then the Ponca Tribe Video Gallery. You will also find a […]
The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Talking Circle will meet Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. beginning July 17 at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program is now offering coverage for annual eye exams for our diabetic clients. Client must be registered in the Ponca Tribe Diabetes Program in order to qualify. Contact Sara Pfeifer or Crystal Mundorf for more information at 402.371.8834, or email spfeifer@poncatribe-ne.org or cmundorf@poncatribe-ne.org.
Culture Director Dwight Howe will be appearing on Nebraska Indian Community College radio station KZYK from 1-2 p.m. every Thursday to share the Ponca language, songs and stories as part of a new “Ponca Abthiⁿ” (“I Am Ponca”) program. To listen live on the internet, you can go to http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/kzyk/radio It is recommended that you […]
Ponca elders (age 55 and over) living in the tribe’s Service Delivery Area are invited to participate in an Elder Needs Assessment Survey. Eligible elders who complete the survey will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. The survey will be used to guide tribal service planning. Take the survey at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4256010/Elders-Planning-Survey
Tribal members are invited to take a survey to help judge the interest of a potential burial assistance benefit that would be made available to members at no cost. To take the survey, visit http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Burial-Benefits
Beginning April 16, there will be weekly meals for Ponca Elders (55 and older) and their caregivers/spouses can receive a meal from noon to 2 p.m. at tribal office sites. This will be an ongoing weekly event. Monday – Lincoln Tuesday – Omaha Wednesday – Sioux City Thursday – Norfolk Friday – Niobrara Click here […]
The Ponca Tribal Council once again has approved the purchase of a Corporate Membership at the Tatanka Golf Club, operated by the Santee Sioux Tribe, near Niobrara, Nebraska. For full details, visit https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tatanka_golf_membership_2018_revised.pdf
On March 23, 2018, a State of Emergency was declared for the Ponca Language. From Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr.: “The 1960’s termination of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska had catastrophic affects on every aspect of our nation. Lost was our sense of community, history, culture, traditions and programs our people depended upon. Since the […]
The Ponca Election Board has posted the 2018 Council General Election Guidelines. Click here to download the notice from the Election Board.
Members: Tribal Council has approved funds for the new fiscal year for the Ponca Youth Enrichment Fund. To see the policy for members living in the 15-county Service Delivery Area, visit https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/policy_pyef_insidesda_170828.pdf. For members living outside the Service Delivery Area, the policy can be viewed at https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/policy_pyef_outsidesda_170828.pdf.
Tribal members can sign up to receive emails from Human Resources whenever new jobs within the tribe are posted. You can sign up with any office coordinator or by sending an email to hr@poncatribe-ne.org.
You can help support the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Circle of Elders by downloading the TAGG app on your Android of Apple mobile device. You can use the app to have 5 percent of your purchases at several businesses in Lincoln and Omaha donated to the tribe. There is no cost to you. See the […]
New Ponca Language Database available at Ponca Language Database. The passcode is: passcode
The Ponca Tribe is once more offering fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies for Ponca Elders. The program runs weekly, July 8th-August 30th at all office locations. Pickup days are as follows: Lincoln – Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm Norfolk – Thursdays, 1 pm-3 pm Sioux City – Fridays, 10 am-12 pm Norfolk & Niobrara – Fridays, […]
Native youth are invited to the Ponca Tribe Gym in Norfolk on June 19th, and the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha on June 20th from 11 am-2 pm for a lunch and learn. Youth will learn how to make a healthy lunch and smoothies, and a contest will be held for the […]
Since April, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program in Omaha has been hosting weekly healing arts classes. Beginning in June and July, healing arts classes will also be held in Lincoln, Norfolk and Niobrara. These classes are designed to help and support individuals processing traumatic experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assualt, etc. […]
At this year’s Annual Ponca Powwow, we want to take time each day to honor a fallen veteran. Poncas have a long and honorable history of military service. We are asking families of fallen veterans to contact the Powwow Committee and offer to let us raise their loved one’s flag on one of the three […]
Native women of all tribes are invited to join Susan G. Komen Great Plains at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center June 26th for a conversation about breast self-awareness. Komen Great Plains will provide vital breast self-awareness messages which include the benefits of regular breast cancer screenings and how people can make informed choices […]
Native youth ages 8-13 in the Lincoln area are invited to participate in a fun, positive, week-long outdoor, adventure-based youth program focused on learning traditional Native skills, connection to community, service, and personal development. Program runs Uuly 8th-August 5th, Monday through Friday, 10 am-3 pm. Transportation and meals will be provided. Space is limited, and […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will hold it’s 26th Annual Powwow August 9-11, 2019, at the powwow grounds in Niobrara, Nebraska. Grand Entries are Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1 pm & 7 pm, and Sunday at 1 pm. Meals will be provided one hour before each Grand Entry. Additionally, the Diabetes program will […]
This year we will have a Volunteer Coordinator to keep track of times, sign in sheets and tasks assigned for each day of the Pow-wow. Volunteers are needed starting Thursday morning until Monday afternoon, several areas need volunteers i.e.; helping with museum, helping with daily clean-up, helping with T Shirt sales, helping with food preparation […]
Elders aged 55 and older are invited to join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence team to help bring attention to World Elder Abuse Day, as we help build awareness to help prevent elders becoming victims of crime. There are many activities scheduled, including an informational booth with Legal Aid for help and resources, […]
In observance of Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June, the Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence program will be offering presentations on Elder Abuse, by Antonia Bonsera with the Department of Health and Human Services. Presentations are June 13th in Lincoln, at the Woods Charitable Fund in the Wells Fargo Center, June 21 at the Ponca Tribe […]
Youth are invited to the Ponca Tribe Gym Cafeteria in Norfolk June 24 for a presentation on Fireworks Safety, followed by a light meal and craft. Please see the flyer for more details.
June is Elder Abuse awareness month. Circle of elders events will include awareness presentations. Sioux City, June 12 Norfolk, June 20
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is sponsoring a showing of the movie “Highway of Tears,” September 12th from 12-2 in South Sioux City. Bring your own lunch and watch the movie, then participate in the discussion afterwards. Event is FREE!
Mark your calendars for September 4th, 2019. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program will be holding a free conference on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the NECC South Sioux City Campus. While admission is free, seating is limited to 50 people. For more information or to register, please contact Donna […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska wins again, with the National Indian Gaming Commission deciding to clear the Prairie Flower Casino. The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled in the tribe’s favor for the third time. The latest decision further cements the tribe’s right to conduct gaming on its sovereign land in Carter Lake, Iowa, and disposes […]
Join first responders, community members and child protection officials at the Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College June 18-19 for this workshop to combat trafficking and exploitation of minors in Tribal Communities. Registration deadline is May 21, 2019. For more information on the training, or how to register, please see the flyer for more […]
In an effort to support the Santee Sioux Nation and provide opportunities for our tribal citizens and employees who work on our behalf, the Tribal Council has again approved to purchase a Corporate Membership at the Tatanka Golf Club, operated by the Santee Sioux Tribe, near Niobrara, Nebraska. Please see the flyer for details about […]
It is now even easier to stay up to date with employment listings from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, and to apply for positions within the Tribe! HR-CareerPagePromotion
The Powwow Committee is currently accepting letters of interest for cook and two cleaning positions for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s 26th Annual Powwow, August 9-11 in Niobrara. Letters of interest can be emailed to the Powwow Committee at powwowcommittee@poncatribe-ne.org, or Culture Director Dwight Howe at dhowe@poncatribe-ne.org, or mailed to: Dwight Howe P.O. Box 288 […]
Come spend your Monday afternoons with the Ponca Tribe for a creative outlet, and self-care all in one. Sarah Rowe, visual and performance artist from Omaha, will be sharing her time and talents with us Mondays starting April 15th through September, 12:30-2:30 pm, at the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center in Omaha. Rowe is […]
Ponca Tribal Members who draw their water from privately-owned drinking water systems can set an appointment to have their drinking water tested Monday-Wednesday. Please see the flyer for more details.
According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and FEMA, the Santee Sioux Nation and the following six counties may now apply for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the flooding, severe winter storm, and straight-line winds in March: Boone, Buffalo Custer, Knox, Richardson, and Thurston. Additional counties may be added as assessments continue. Businesses and individuals may […]
The Ponca Tribe Diabetes program is offering to email regular healthy nutrition tips and healthy recipes to clients. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Ponca Tribe Dietitian Kyla Wesely at 402.738.3147 or via email, kwesely@poncatribe-ne.org. 190401_NutritionTip
As many of us know, many of our communities have been affected by recent devastating flooding. With this flooding comes the aftermath and clean-up process. While we go back into the areas affected, it is important to keep ourselves safe from harmful contaminates that could be lingering in the debris. With prolong standing of water […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, headquartered on their ancestral homelands in Niobrara, has been severely impacted by the recent flooding, along with other tribal nations and communities in the area. If you are interested in assisting the tribe with their recovery efforts, physical donations are being accepted at the Niobrara offices. Currently, the greatest need […]
Aho, I want to thank all of our staff and tribal citizens for coming together to help and provide assistance in this time of need. The number of our citizens looking to help is humbling. While the worst may be over, the clean up and rebuilding is just getting started. Your continued efforts to […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has issued a Declaration of State of Emergency in response to the extreme weather conditions and flooding that are affecting the majority of the Ponca Tribe’s 15 County Service Delivery Area. Click here to read the declaration.
The combination of severe weather and flooding that is currently affecting the Ponca Tribe Service Delivery areas is having a number of impacts, from loss of utilities, to road closures, to evacuations. To read more about the current and predicted weather conditions, hazards, and road conditions, as well as shelter and emergency contact information, please […]
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will host two training sessions by the Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center. Please see the flyer for more details.
Have you completed the FAFSA? The 2019-20 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened October 1, but if you haven’t completed it, it’s not too late. For free help, make an appointment at the EducationQuest location nearest you: Omaha (888-357-6300), Lincoln (800-303-3745), Kearney (800-666-3721), or Scottsbluff (800-303-3745, ext. 6654). Identify yourself as a Reaching Your Potential recipient. You’ll also find free FAFSA Tools at […]
A sewing circle for Elders will be held each Wednesday, starting March 6th, from 2-4:30 pm. Class sessions are 6 weeks long, each focusing on a different project. Session 1 is Ribbonwork skirts. Class sizes are limited to 20, so call today to reserve your spot! Please see the flyer for more details.
Omaha Elders are invited to take part in a weekly healing circle, starting Tuesday, February 19, from 2-4:30 pm at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center. Please see the flyer for more details.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be offering life skills mentoring in the Niobrara office, focusing on guidance to help youth prepare for life on their own. Life skills office hours are 12-4 pm every Friday, or by appointment. See the flyer for more details.
The Domestic Violence program in Omaha is hosting a year long Survivor Empowerment series. Each month, presentations and activities relating to different aspects of domestic violence will be held. See the flyer for more information.
Once again President Trump has lowered the dialogue regarding Indian people to a new low with a tweet invoking the Battle of Little Big Horn and the Wounded Knee Massacre, one of the bloodiest massacres in the history of the United States, where women, children and Native men were brutally murdered after surrendering their weapons. […]
Niobrara Public Schools in partnership with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska would like to make you aware of upcoming job opportunities to help facilitate an Indian Demonstration Grant funded through the U. S. Department of Education to support American Indian students with their cultural roots, to support behavioral and mental health, and to ensure academic […]
Click here to see the official certification from the Election Board for the 2018 Ponca Tribal Council Election.
The newly announced Marpiya te najin Scholarship will provide educational assistance to American Indian students pursuing degrees in medicine at the Mayo Clinic. See the letter regarding the scholarship.
The Ponca Election Board has released the results the 2018 Tribal Council election. Click here to view the results.
Click here to read an op-ed piece by Chairman Wright, speaking on the history and progress of the Ponca Tribe, and the Tribe’s outlook for the future. This piece was originally published in the Omaha World Herald, October 18, 2018.
District 1 members are invited to come to Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 27 from 10 am-6 pm for a day of family fun. Admission for Ponca members is FREE! Click here to see the flyer for more information.
With the Grand Opening of the Prairie Flower Casino just around the corner, there are now three new ways to keep up to date on the latest Casino news! Prairie Flower Casino website Prairie Flower Casino Facebook page Prairie Flower Casino on Twitter
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program will be hosting a World Diabetes Day event, “Diabetes and Family,” Wednesday, November 14th from 11 am – 1 pm at the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center. Click here to see the flyer.
Regarding the Ponca Election 2018 – Ballots not in the correct envelope will NOT be marked as spoiled ballots, per the Ponca Election Board.
Ponca Health Services will be hosting two flu clinics the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in October. October 11 & 25 – Omaha
Aho, I am submitting this as a member of the Hethuska Society. We apologize that the reasoning behind our decision was not shared clearer, sooner. It was with great consideration and discussion that the Hethuska Society decided we wanted to cancel this year’s Pow Wow. This was done, due to many factors. First and foremost, […]
Tribal members are invited to provide comment on a proposed revision to the Law and Order Code that is slated to come before Tribal Council at the October 8th meeting. Click here for more details on the proposed revision, and how to submit comments.
Tribal members are invited to provide comment on a proposed revision to the Law and Order Code that is slated to come before Tribal Council at the September 29th meeting. Click here for more details on the proposed revision, and how to submit comments.
Ponca Health Services will be hosting flu clinics at tribal office sites. The schedule will be: September 26 – Sioux City September 27 – Niobrara October 2 – Norfolk October 3 – Lincoln October 11 & 25 – Omaha
Visit https://www.yankton.net/article_7898adf8-ab3a-11e8-bbd4-cf3857922583.html to read a story from the Yankton Press & Dakotan about the new statue of Chief Standing Bear in Niobrara.
The tribe announced the name and other information about its casino project in Carter Lake, IA. Click here to read the press release.
The Ponca Election Board has released the candidates for the 2018 Tribal Council election. Click here to view the candidates.
There is a new dietitian in the tribe’s Diabetes Program at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha. To schedule an appointment with Kyla Wesely or for more information, call 402-733-3612. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
The Omaha World-Herald published an editorial about the Aug. 11 Chief Standing Bear statue dedication. Read the editorial at https://www.omaha.com/opinion/editorial-ponca-dedicate-standing-bear-statue-honor-his-legacy/article_aed14725-32a8-595a-83c5-a807476b5f35.html
To read a story from Indianz.com about the August 11 dedication ceremony for the Chief Standing Bear statue in Niobrara, visit https://www.indianz.com/News/2018/08/13/it-honors-all-of-our-people-ponca-tribe.asp
Attention tribal members: Osni Ponca, LLC is looking to compile information on all businesses that are owned by Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members so those job skills can be utilzed within the Tribe and elsewhere. Information about your business can be emailed to spittman@osniponca.com.
The 2018 Annual Legal Diversity Summit will be Sept. 7 at the Creighton Harper Center Ballroom. Click here to download the application. The registration deadline is Sept. 5.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has updated the Tribal Council Meeting recording and streaming system. Tribal members can now access live and recorded videos by logging into the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska website. Once logged in, you can visit the Tribal Documents page and then the Ponca Tribe Video Gallery. You will also find a […]
The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Talking Circle will meet Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. beginning July 17 at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center in Omaha. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program is now offering coverage for annual eye exams for our diabetic clients. Client must be registered in the Ponca Tribe Diabetes Program in order to qualify. Contact Sara Pfeifer or Crystal Mundorf for more information at 402.371.8834, or email spfeifer@poncatribe-ne.org or cmundorf@poncatribe-ne.org.
Culture Director Dwight Howe will be appearing on Nebraska Indian Community College radio station KZYK from 1-2 p.m. every Thursday to share the Ponca language, songs and stories as part of a new “Ponca Abthiⁿ” (“I Am Ponca”) program. To listen live on the internet, you can go to http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/kzyk/radio It is recommended that you […]
Ponca elders (age 55 and over) living in the tribe’s Service Delivery Area are invited to participate in an Elder Needs Assessment Survey. Eligible elders who complete the survey will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. The survey will be used to guide tribal service planning. Take the survey at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4256010/Elders-Planning-Survey
Tribal members are invited to take a survey to help judge the interest of a potential burial assistance benefit that would be made available to members at no cost. To take the survey, visit http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Burial-Benefits
Beginning April 16, there will be weekly meals for Ponca Elders (55 and older) and their caregivers/spouses can receive a meal from noon to 2 p.m. at tribal office sites. This will be an ongoing weekly event. Monday – Lincoln Tuesday – Omaha Wednesday – Sioux City Thursday – Norfolk Friday – Niobrara Click here […]
The Ponca Tribal Council once again has approved the purchase of a Corporate Membership at the Tatanka Golf Club, operated by the Santee Sioux Tribe, near Niobrara, Nebraska. For full details, visit https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tatanka_golf_membership_2018_revised.pdf
On March 23, 2018, a State of Emergency was declared for the Ponca Language. From Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr.: “The 1960’s termination of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska had catastrophic affects on every aspect of our nation. Lost was our sense of community, history, culture, traditions and programs our people depended upon. Since the […]
The Ponca Election Board has posted the 2018 Council General Election Guidelines. Click here to download the notice from the Election Board.
Members: Tribal Council has approved funds for the new fiscal year for the Ponca Youth Enrichment Fund. To see the policy for members living in the 15-county Service Delivery Area, visit https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/policy_pyef_insidesda_170828.pdf. For members living outside the Service Delivery Area, the policy can be viewed at https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/policy_pyef_outsidesda_170828.pdf.
Tribal members can sign up to receive emails from Human Resources whenever new jobs within the tribe are posted. You can sign up with any office coordinator or by sending an email to hr@poncatribe-ne.org.
You can help support the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Circle of Elders by downloading the TAGG app on your Android of Apple mobile device. You can use the app to have 5 percent of your purchases at several businesses in Lincoln and Omaha donated to the tribe. There is no cost to you. See the […]
New Ponca Language Database available at Ponca Language Database. The passcode is: passcode
in order to restore, preserve and protect all rights aboriginally held by our people and their descendants, promote peace, prosperity, happiness, and the general welfare of the members of our Tribe and our posterity, to exercise home rule, to assert our inherent sovereignty, to protect our right of self-government, to conserve custom, to improve our social order, to protect our rights as individuals, to promote our economic welfare, to promote domestic tranquility, to promote business enterprises both cooperative and individual, to promote educational opportunities for all Ponca people, to consolidate our land holdings by purchase, exchange, transfer, gift, or otherwise, do ordain and establish this Constitution in accordance with our inherent sovereignty, and all previous aboriginal rights of our members and Treaties previously entered into with the United States of America.
from the Preamble of the Ponca Constitution
