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Member News
Monumental
Occasion
Statue of Chief Standing
Bear unveiled in DC’s
Statuary Hall
October 2019
Osni Ponca Hethuska Society
Restoration &
Honoring our Elders
Powwow
Saturday, October 26 | 1-6 pm
1800 Syracuse | Norfolk, NE
Invited drum groups only.
All dancers are welcome!
Public is welcome!
Hethuska Society Princess Contest
Evening Meal provided.
For More information, contact Larry Wright, Jr.,
402.540.7122.
Alcohol and Drug Free Event
October 2019 Tribal News Chief Standing Bear’s legacy honored in US Capitol On Wednesday, September 18th, a statue of Chief Standing Bear, created by artist Benjamin Victor, became one of two statues representing the state of Nebraska in Statuary Hall in the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Tribal leadership and members, dignitaries from Nebraska, repre- sentatives from both the House and Senate, and many guests were present for the unveiling of Chief Standing Bear’s statue. Steve Laravie, Jr. was present to sing a song honoring Chief Standing Bear. Two receptions were held honoring not only the Ponca Tribe, but those who helped make a statue of Chief Standing Bear in the United States Capitol a reality, one on Tuesday evening, and one on Wednes- day following the ceremony. See page 2 for more pictures of the dedication Steve Laravie, Jr. singing an honor song for Chief Standing Bear at the and both receptions. dedication of his statue in Statuary Hall. On the cover: A statue of Chief Standing Bear now graces Statuary Hall in the US Capitol in Washington, DC. weeh Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 1
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October 2019 Tribal News
PEDCO celebrates grant award allowing for
expanded tribal training opportunities
Tribal members will now have
more business opportunities
open to them, thanks to a recent
grant awarded to the Ponca Eco-
nomic Development Corporation
(PEDCO). PEDCO is responsible
for providing economic develop-
ment activities for the Ponca Tribe
of Nebraska. Over the last 15
months, PEDCO has been apply-
ing for a number of grants for
projects that will ultimately ben-
efit tribal members. In September,
PEDCO was awarded the Procure-
ment Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC) Grant to serve members
of over 35 tribes in the Midwest
Region, which includes Iowa, Wis-
consin, Michigan, Minnesota, and
Illinois. L-R: Kelsey Baldwin, PEDCO Board Chairman Marshall Prichard,Sharon Pittman,
Chris Armitage, and Ponca Tribal Chairman Larry Wright, Jr.
Starting October 1st, the PTAC ing the needs of tribal members, provide for federal contracting
Grant (after a setup period of 45- and work to facilitate contact education. With many government
60 days) will provide services that between tribally owned busi- agencies setting aside money spe-
have been lacking in the Midwest nesses and procurement officers cifically for contracts with Native
Region over the last few years. with various government agencies. businesses, this training and assis-
PTAC staff will begin by identify- Additionally, the PTAC grant will tance opens up several new ave-
nues for tribally owned businesses.
PEDCO is committed to provid-
ing creative solutions for tribally-
owned businesses to achieve
greater self-sufficiency. By securing
the PTAC Grant, PEDCO Board
Chairman Marshal Prichard states
that PEDCO is, “Feeding the Buf-
falo in a different way,” and aligns
with Native traditions of people
taking care of each other. Con-
gratulations to PEDCO for being
awarded the PTAC Grant!
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Elders/Youth October 2019 Elders participate in healing arts class Lincoln Elders recently had the opportunity to express their creativity with a healing arts class. Elders were able to work in a variety of mediums, from drawing and painting to beadwork. Activities for elders are available at all office locations. Contact your local Ponca Tribe offices to find out what opportunities are in your area! Youth, elders travel to Intertribal Powwow in Omaha On Saturday, September danced with the rest of Hernandez, and Savana Youth and elders alike 21st, the Ponca Youth the royalty, and spoke on Leistritz also represented had a great time repre- Group dancers journeyed behalf of the Ponca Tribe. the Ponca Tribe, dancing senting the Ponca Tribe at to Omaha, NE to partici- Miles Knudsen, Hunter with all of the other danc- the Intertribal Powwow pate in the 28th Annual Henrickson, Easton ers present. The youth this year. Fort Omaha Intertribal Yunker, Trayton Hen- were accompanied by Powwow. Junior Ponca rickson, Geo Leistritz, elders Rita Bohm Iron- Princess CeCe Taylor Ricky Hernandez, Xavier thunder, and Victor Logg. 4 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska dubah
October 2019 Social Services MMIWG Conference addresses difficult topic The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska DV a Yup’ik artist from Dillingham Coalition to End Sexual & Domes- Program recently helped sponsor a Alaska, who brought with her the tic Violence; Carmen O’Leary with conference on Missing and Mur- Qaspeq Project Tapestry, featuring the Native Women’s Society, and dered Indigenous Women and Girls hand-drawn pictures of missing Angie Walker, sharing a personal (MMIWG). Held at College Center and murdered indigenous women story of her sister-in-law’s disap- NECC in South Sioux City on Sep- and girls. Other speakers included pearance. tember 4th, the conference hosted Kim Carpenter, Prison Advocacy keynote speaker Amber Webb, Coordinator with the Nebraska sahtdohn Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 5
Social Services October 2019
Domestic violence and suicide in Indian Country
Donna Wolff historical trauma shared • Avoiding friends and/ to look for, the braver
Training & Outreach by earlier generations. or feeling alone even we will be when it comes
Specialist
Historical trauma is a re- when with friends to to helping others in a
Suicide is the third lead- sult of colonialism, wars, crisis mode. September is
• Loss of interest in
ing cause of death for dislocation from land, National Suicide Preven-
things that used
Americans between the forced assimilation to tion Month. If you or
to be fun
ages of 10 and 24, and the western culture, and anyone you know is in a
the Native American/ separation from family by • Difficulty concentrat- domestic violence situ-
Alaska Native (AI/ Indian boarding schools. ing, doing schoolwork, ation and the abuser is
AN) population has the remembering things, or threatening to kill him or
Here’s what to look for in
highest rate of death making decisions herself, please take every
a depressed teenager
by suicide of all cul- threat seriously. There
or adult: • Eating disturbances,
tural groups. Risk fac- is help for them. If you
such as eating more
tors found in the U.S. at • Feeling sad, empty, or yourself are in a domestic
or less than usual or
large include a history of numb violence situation and are
experiencing nausea
previous attempts, at- feeling suicidal, please
• Sleeping a lot or hav-
tempts or completions • Recurring headaches, reach out for help to one
ing trouble sleeping
in one’s family, exposure backaches or stomach of the Domestic Violence
to suicidal behavior in • Feeling tired all the aches Program staff.
others, history of men- time; repeatedly falling
• Alcohol or drug use to If you have concerns,
tal illness or depression, asleep in class or
escape or mask feelings please call 1-800-273-
substance abuse, loss of at work
8255 (TALK) National
relationships, and life • Thinking about,
• Feeling hopeless, Suicide Hotline Number,
stresses. AI/AN youth planning, or attempt-
helpless, worthless, Text: NATIVE to 24587.
have additional factors ing suicide
or guilty Text: CONNECT to
that may increase risk.
Domestic violence and 741741. National Do-
AI/AN youth may feel • Feeling angry or
issues of depression and mestic Violence Hotline
cut off from other people, moody, crying easily,
suicide can wrap around Number: 1-800-799-
face isolation on reser- chronic worrying or
each other. The more we 7233.
vations, experience dis- experiencing panic
become aware of what
crimination, and endure attacks
Wolff honored for suicide prevention work
Ponca Tribe Training & a son to suicide 10 years
Outreach Specialist Donna ago, Donna helped found
Wolff was honored as a 2019 the Northeast Nebraska
Public Citizen of the Year Suicide Prevention Coalition.
at the annual conference of Since then, she has become
the Nebraska Chapter of a community resource in
the National Association of suicide prevention, and has
Social Workers (NASW). established support groups
Donna was chosen by the for those whose lives are
NASW for this honor because impacted by suicide. Donna
of her work in suicide brings these unique skills,
prevention. Drawing on her talents and connections to her
own experiences after losing work with the Ponca Tribe.
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October 2019 Social Services
October is DV Awareness Month
Bradley Johnson bring awareness to the is- to relax after a hard day likely to come forward
DV Case Manager sues one has to face when of work and know we and ask for help.
Greetings from the they are involved in a do- are surrounding by car-
So as we go through the
Domestic Violence De- mestic violence situation. ing and loving support.
month of October and
partment! The month Please if possible, reach For many though, this is
we recognize Domes-
of October is Domes- out to those in need and not at all the case. Ac-
tic Violence Awareness
tic Violence Awareness if they are willing, please cording to the US Justice
month, we should ask
month, and we wanted have those tough conver- Department, an estimated
ourselves why this month
everyone to know how sations about domestic 1.3 million women and
is so important. The
important this month violence. This month we 835,000 men are vic-
answer is this month can
is. Awareness can bring try to bring awareness tims of physical violence
help to inspire change
about many things that and knowledge to those by a partner each year.
by helping to encourage
can help someone who who suffer and deal with Also, every nine seconds,
those who are in abusive
is in need. As we go domestic violence issues, a female in the USA is
relationships to be able to
through this month, we but this is something that assaulted by a current
come forward and ask for
ask that everyone try and needs to be discussed or ex-significant other
help. It also helps victims
have discussions that can all year long. The more and 1 in 4 men are also
realize that there is sup-
help bring about change. we educate our people victims of violence by an
port out there to assist in
Domestic violence is out about domestic violence, intimate partner. This is
leaving a bad situation
there all around us and the more we are helping the awareness we want
and obtain resources to
sometimes it happens in those who might not even people to know about
help that victim stay out
plain sight, but most of realize they are in a bad so that those who are
of their domestic violence
the time it occurs and no situation. in dangerous situations
situation. Finally, we can
one knows or sees that know that they are not
For most people, our bring awareness through
it’s happening. This is alone. If our loved ones
homes are a safe place facts as we educate our
why it is so important to know there are resources
to be. We can go home
out there they are more continued on page 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM CASE MANAGERS & ADVOCATES
Andrea Rodriguez Robin Rich Brooke Zelasney
DV Program Director – Norfolk DV Outreach Advocate – Niobrara Human Trafficking Case Manager – Ralston
402-371-8834 ext. 105 402-857-3391 402-315-2776
arodriguez@poncatribe-ne.org rrich@poncatribe-ne.org bzelasney@poncatribe-ne.org
Tayla Cournoyer Bradley Johnson Jenika Long
DV Admin Assistant – Norfolk DV Case Manager – Sioux City Elder’s Victim Advocate – Lincoln
402-371-8834 ext. 110 712-258-0500 402-438-9222 ext. 2007
taylacournoyer@poncatribe-ne.org bjohnson@poncatribe-ne.org jlong@poncatribe-ne.org
Taya Lehman Mary Robertson Glennis Guerrero
Community Outreach Advocate – Norfolk DV Case Manager – Lincoln Elder’s Victim Advocate – Ralston
402-371-8834 ext. 112 402-438-9222 ext. 223 402-315-2777
tlehman@poncatribe-ne.org mrobertson@poncatribe-ne.org gguerrero@poncatribe-ne.org
Donna Wolff Skyelar Beavers Courtney Wagner
Training & Outreach Specialist – Norfolk DV Case Manager – Ralston VOCA Coordinator – Niobrara
402-371-8834 ext. 111 402-315-2778 402-857-3391
dwolff@poncatribe-ne.org sbeavers@poncatribe-ne.org cwagner@poncatribe-ne.org
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Social Services October 2019
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free legal services to survivors of domestic violence
Surviving domestic vio- of Nebraska is here to survivors of domestic vio- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,
lence, sexual assault, sex help. lence, sexual assault, sex or online at legalaidofne-
trafficking, or stalking is a trafficking, and stalking braska.org to apply for
Legal Aid of Nebraska
long and strenuous pro- with civil legal matters services. Ponca members
is a non-profit law firm
cess. Many services are pertaining to their victim- can also meet with Native
that provides free legal
available to survivors to ization. American Program at-
assistance to people who
help them escape unsafe torneys at the Fred Le-
typically cannot afford In addition to providing
situations, but navigating Roy Health and Wellness
an attorney. Legal Aid’s free legal services to Na-
the various resources can Center every Wednesday
Native American Pro- tive American survivors,
be overwhelming. afternoon between 1:00
gram provides free legal our domestic violence ini-
p.m. – 4:00 p.m., or at
Finding safety and work- assistance specifically to tiative also works to raise
the Ponca Tribe’s office
ing towards healing will Native Americans in Ne- awareness and promote
in Norfolk every third
look different depending braska, including mem- prevention of violence
Wednesday of the month
on the survivor. There are bers of the Ponca Tribe. against Native Americans
from 10:00 a.m.-11:30
legal avenues survivors of Providing legal assistance in the state of Nebraska
a.m.
violence can take that can in Nebraska to Native through educational
help keep survivors and American survivors of presentations, trainings All Native American
their families safe. These violence is a top priority for service providers, and Program attorneys are
can include seeking a for the Native American outreach in the commu- licensed to practice law in
protection order, gaining Program. Through a part- nity. Nebraska courts and the
custody of their chil- nership with the Ponca Ponca Tribal Court. All
Individuals can contact
dren, securing Medicaid Tribe of Nebraska, Legal services are the voluntary
the Native American
or other public benefits, Aid works closely with decision of the client, and
Program by phone, at 1
preventing eviction, and the Ponca Tribe’s Domes- all information is strictly
(800) 729-9908, Mon-
others. With legal matters tic Violence Program to confidential.
day through Friday from
such as these, Legal Aid assist Native American
AWARENESS: Ponca PONCA TRIBE CASE MANAGERS
Tribe DV Program offers District 1 - Niobrara & Sioux City:
awareness events, help for Donna Larson
402-734-5275
victims of abuse dlarson@poncatribe-ne.org
continued from page 7 If you or a loved one is District 2 - Omaha:
Donna Larson
Native people about what in a domestic violence 402-734-5275
is considered domestic relationship, please reach dlarson@poncatribe-ne.org
violence. If we can dis- out to any office location
play this awareness we for services and infor- District 3 - Lincoln:
mation. Our program Tiffani Spencer
can also use our knowl-
also has many events 402-438-9222
edge to speak out and tspencer@poncatribe-ne.org
let people know there occurring throughout
should be a zero toler- the month of October District 4 - Norfolk:
ance when it comes to so be sure to watch the Jennifer Beavers
our people who are in PTN Facebook page for 402-371-8834
information about these jbeavers@poncatribe-ne.org
abusive situations.
awareness events.
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pOctober 2019 Education
Important notification regarding taxes on tribal assistance
This is to serve as notification to are nontaxable and are not to be you may want to provide a copy of
all those who have been assisted included in your gross income on this notice to your preparer.
through one or more of our post- your federal income tax returns,
If you have questions, visit www.
secondary programs that any tribal regardless of whether the amounts
irs.gov/tribes or contact Customer
assistance you receive is consid- are reported on Form 1098-T Tu-
Account Services at 877-829-5500
ered nontaxable. Under the Tribal ition Statement.
and select the option for Indian
General Welfare Exclusion Act
If you use a tax return preparer, Tribal Governments.
of 2014, these education benefits
Attention All AVT/HIED Attention All K-12 YIP Students Nationwide:
Students Nationwide: • High School Seniors for the 2018-2019 school year are eligible to
Please remember to submit your official receive a $500.00 Graduation Incentive!
transcripts after EACH term funded in
• Our department is accepting projects for incentives in the following
order to be eligible to receive future
areas: Art, Essay/Poetry, and Student of the Month. *Winners may
funding.
receive $100.00 for 1st place, $50.00 for 2nd place, and $25.00 for 3rd
Winter 2019 deadline: November 15, 2019. place. Grade divisions are as follows: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-
Spring 2020 deadline: December 15, 2019. 5), Middle (6-8), and High School (9-12)
The Ponca Educational Trust Fund • Attendance will only be considered after a student completes their
is available nationwide to students entire school year and provides proof of their entire year.
who enroll at one of the University of
Perfect Attendance $100.00 (0-.49 days of absenteeism), $50.00 (.5-
Nebraska Campuses/Online Courses:
3.49 days absenteeism), and $25.00 (3.5-5.49 days of absenteeism).
Lincoln ~ Omaha ~ Kearney (Must be
enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per Deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 school year is July 31, 2020.
semester to be eligible)
All Education Department Applications and Program Information is available online on our tribal website. If you
have any questions for the education department, please feel free to contact Aubrey Knudsen at 402.371.8834 or
aknudsen@poncatribe-ne.org.
*Ponca tribal enrollment is required for ALL education programs*
The Child Care and Development Fund provides assistance to low-income families who need child care due
to work, work-related training and/or attending school.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for
children under the age of 13 years of age, or under 19 if incapable of self-care or under court supervision
who needs assistance paying for childcare; and must also characterize your financial situation as low income
or very low income. In order to qualify you must be either
employed or enrolled in a training or education program. You must reside in one of
the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Service Delivery Areas. Once you have
confirmation from the State of Nebraska showing denial for their Joan Geardino
Child Care Subsidy Program, you are eligible to be considered for our Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Child Care and Development Fund program. 1701 E Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
For more information or to see if you qualify for acceptance 402-438-9222 x 2017
into the program, contact the program coordinator: jgeardino@poncatribe-ne.org
szhohnkah Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 9Tribal News October 2019
Open House
October 26 | 11 am-1 pm
1800 Syracuse | Norfolk, NE
The Ponca Tribal Court has recently made an improvement to the access to
justice. They now provide direct access to the Tribal Court without going through
the Norfolk Office Coordinator. There will be an open house during the Pow Wow
on October 26, 2019. Please plan on stopping by and visiting the new facility.
For more information please feel free to contact the following:
Jermany Wright, Tribal Court Clerk,
Ramona Schultz, Court Services Specialist
Ruthanne Gallup, Tribal Court Administrator
All may be reached at tribalcourt@poncatribe-ne.org,
or 402.371.8834.
Leaders Today
for a Better Tomorrow
Ponca Youth ages 14-24 are encouraged to apply to serve on the Osni Ponka
Nudonhonga Zhinga Youth Council.
The purpose of the Youth Council is to provide a voice and represent the
tribal youth; coordinating youth events, participating in positive community
service projects, and providing services to our members to fill any gaps. The
council consists of 10 members; participants from each office site and 5 at-
large members.
Please submit a letter of interest to the Osni Ponka Nudonhonga Zhinga
Youth Council via email to youthcouncil@poncatribe-ne.org. Youth Council
positions are open until filled. The Council will be reviewing all applications
submitted and will schedule 15 minute phone interviews for each candidate.
Your Letter of Interest should include the following information:
• Name, age, residence, and why you think you would be a good candidate for the Youth Council.
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• Why you are interested in serving on the Council.
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• Ideas that you would bring for consideration to better our Tribe and help others.
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• An example of one project you have been involved in where you helped organize it and saw it through
completion. Include the positive outcome of the project.
• Past and present leadership experiences that make you a good candidate.
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• Include if you are available the first Sunday of every month as this is usually when our Council meets. Meet-
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ings can be done via LifeSize or phone from 8:00am to 10:00am. If this time doesn’t work for you, please
let us know why. We also schedule action items that need to be done outside of each scheduled meeting. CO
10 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska gthaybohnOctober 2019 Elders Council
Elders Council hosts Elders Bingo Day in Omaha
District Two Elders Council and balance. The Elders re-
sponsored an Elders Bingo ceived handouts on balance
Day in conjunction with exercises. If you would like
the weekly Elders Luncheon a handout, please contact
in Omaha on Tuesday, Sept Nancie Velasquez in our
24th. The Elders enjoyed Omaha office.
a nutritious lunch, played
Thank you to all that
bingo and won some great
attended and we look
prizes. We had a fantastic
forward to seeing you at
turnout of Elders from all
upcoming events.
over Omaha.
Wi Btha Ha,
The Elders also were given
a presentation by our lo- Rose Birdhead – District 2
cal nursing students who Elders Council Rep
gain experience at the Fred
Judy Allen – District 2 El-
LeRoy Health and Well-
ders Council Rep
ness clinic, learning from
our Doctors, Nurse Prac- Nancie Velasquez - Com-
titioners and nurses. They munity Health Manager
spoke on pain management
Elders Council works for improved quality of life for Ponca Elders
The Northern Ponca to future generations. first part of our vision – Additionally, now we
Elders Council was ‘Identifying Our Needs: meet on alternate months
We originally held 5 orga-
formed in March 2017 A Survey of Elders’. Once in each district to interact
nizational meetings with
by appointment of two completed using grant with Ponca Elders, and
the 9 appointed district
elders from each of the money, this survey pro- to invite all Ponca Elders
elders over the course of
four districts and one vided the Elders Council to join us for lunch and
6 months. During that
member at large by Tribal with a database of infor- conversation. We would
time, we came together
Council Members from mation about our elders like your opinions and
as a cohesive group of
that district. The Council social and health needs desire to get to know
talented elder individu-
advocates for improved that will fuel our desire those of you we don’t
als, ready and willing to
comprehensive services to fulfill that vision –To know in order to help us
tackle the needs that we
and quality of life for enrich the lives and meet to fulfill our vision. Please
see, to fulfill our vision
Northern Ponca Tribal the needs of the Northern watch for the schedule
and our mission. Our
Elders. The Council exists Ponca Elders, to foster posted in all Ponca facili-
Mission – To advocate for
to enrich the lives and social interaction and ties for two-day meetings
improved comprehensive
advocate for the needs of activities that enhance and plan to join us in our
services and quality of
the Elders, foster social Ponca culture, traditions, meeting and break bread
life for Northern Ponca
interaction and activi- and cultural activities, to and have friendly conver-
Tribal Elders.
ties that enhance culture, educate Tribal members, sation. It is our desire to
traditions, and cultural An important first step to mentor Tribal youth, meet all Ponca Elders and
activities, mentor Tribal was to meet with the and to provide positive Your presence is always
youth, and to provide Ponca Health Services to cultural impacts to future welcomed.
positive cultural impacts implement the important generations.
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October 2019 Member’s Corner
MEMBERS NEEDED!
PONCA TAX COMMISSION
Due to a resignation, a vacancy exists on the Tax
Commission with a term to expire on April 24, 2020. The
Ponca Tax Commission is charged with the administration
and enforcement of all tribal tax laws. Commissioners
are paid a $250.00 stipend per meeting plus mileage
reimbursement at the government approved rate up to
410 miles round trip. Please submit a letter of interest and
resume to apply. Open until filled.
POW WOW COMMITTEE
There is a vacancy on the Pow Wow Committee for a
term expiring on 9/30/2021. Letters of interest are being
accepted at this time. Committee members are paid
a $250.00 stipend plus mileage reimbursement at the
government approved rate up to 410 miles round trip. If
you are interested in serving please submit your letter of
interest to apply. Position is open until filled.
GAMING COMMISSION
There will be a term expiring on 12/1/19. The Gaming
Commission was established in order to regulate gaming
on Ponca Indian lands. Committee members are paid The new statue of Chief Standing Bear is already drawing
a $250.00 stipend plus mileage reimbursement at the a crowd in Statuary Hall in Washington, DC in this photo
government approved rate up to 410 miles round trip. If from Ponca member Katie Brossy. The statue was
you are interested, please submit a letter of interest and unveiled and dedicated on September 18th.
resume to apply. A background check is required. Open
until filled.
There are specific qualifications for many of the above
positions. Please contact Jan Colwell at 402-857-3391
Ext. 402 or janc@poncatribe-ne.org and she can provide
you further information. You may submit your letter of
interest and resume to Ponca Tribal Council, P.O. Box
288, Niobrara, NE 68760 or janc@poncatribe-ne.org.
Thank you.
Updated Website Coming Soon!
We are redesigning our website to make it
easier for you to find the information that you
need. To view tribal documents and meeting
videos, you will need to register on the website
as a user. This will be a simple process and helps
us keep our information safe. Watch for more
After Circle of Youth Dancers performed at Red Road
information as we get closer to launching the Herbs in August, they were each presented with stones
website. as a thank you by Rachel Liester. CeCe and Savana
received moonstones, that stand for the sacred feminine,
tranquility, balance, and wholeness. Xavier, Ricky, Hunter,
Attention Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members: Tray, Miles, and Easton were each given an aventurine
You can access Tribal Council minutes on the tribe’s stone for opportunity, good luck, and abundance. Geo
website at https://www.poncatribe-ne.org/tribal- received a special rose quartz for harmony and peace.
documents/council-minutes-agendas/ (note that you The youth enjoyed their time out in the country, and got
must register and be logged in). These are updated as to walk the trail and look at the herbs and plants grown at
soon as approved minutes are distributed. Red Road Herbs, and eat wild raspberries.
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Office Locations
NIOBRARA 68760 Ponca Hills Clinic SIOUX CITY 51103
Headquarters Ph: (402) 371-8780 Administration
2523 Woodbine St., P.O. Box 288 (402) 371-5726 119 6th Street
Ph: (402) 857-3391 Fax: (402) 379-4291 - Pharmacy Ph: (712) 258-0500
Fax: (402) 857-3736 (402) 379-4293 - Registration Fax: (712) 258-0762
(402) 371-4094 - Medical Lab
Enrollment OTHER RESOURCES
2523 Woodbine St., P.O. Box 288 Ponca Express Child Abuse Hotline
Ph: (402) 857-3391 Ph: 877-769-3111 800-652-1999 (Nebraska)
Fax: (402) 857-3771 Northern Ponca Housing Authority 800-362-2178 (Iowa)
1501 Michigan Ave. 877-244-0864 (South Dakota)
Cultural Ph: (402) 379-8224
P.O. Box 288 (800) 367-2320 National Child Abuse Hotline
Ph: (402) 857-3519 Fax: (402) 379-8557 800-422-4453
Fax: (402) 857-3652
National Suicide Hotline
Purchased/Referred Care
LINCOLN 68508 Ph: (800) 405-0365
800-273-8255
Administration
Fax: (402) 371-0176
1701 E Street Domestic Violence Hotline
Ph: (402) 438-9222 800-799-7233
Fax: (402) 438-9226 OMAHA 68107
Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Clinic National Human Trafficking Hotline
Osni Ponca 2602 “J” Street 888-373-7888
2756 O Street Ph: (402) 733-3612
Ph: (402) 434-2127 Fax: (402) 733-3487 National Problem Gambling Helpline
Fax: (402) 434-2128 800-522-4700
Administration
NORFOLK 68701 5805 South 86th Circle, 68127 Elder Abuse Hotline
Administration Building Ph: (402) 315-2760 800-252-8966
1800 Syracuse Ave.
Ph: (402) 371-8834 Dental
Fax: (402) 371-7564 Boys Town Crisis Line
2602 “J” Street 800-448-3000
Ph: (402) 733-1325
Gym Building Fax: (402) 733-3487
1800 Syracuse Ave. Drug Treatment & Referral Hotline
Ph: (402) 371-8834 877-726-4727
Northern Ponca Housing Authority
Fax: (402) 379-0988 10635 Birch., 68134
Nebraska Family Helpline
Ph: (402) 505-3055
888-866-8660
Fax: (402) 505-3066
Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255
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