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Science and

Family Fun!

Ponca families explore

hands-on science at

Kiewit Luminarium

April 2024

Tribal News

April 2024

Annual

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

POWWOW

4-DAY POWWOW!

August 8-11, 2024

Grand Entries: Thurs- 7 pm

Fri & Sat - 1 pm & 7 pm | Sun - 1 pm

Meals provided 1 hour before each Grand Entry

All Dancers and Spectators Welcome.

Head Man

Arena Director

˛ Įgdá˛ ‘Hút’à Stan Smith, Jr.

Čaní Mázè

Charlie Iron Thunder

Head Woman

Talia Jennings

Head Boy

Trayton Henrickson

Eagle Rhodd

Head Drum

Drowning Creek

Invited Drums

Maza Kute

Hilltop

Standing Eagle

Omaha White Tail

White Eagle Park

Bad Moon Rising

Senior Princess

Stevie Horse

Junior Princess

Talilah Zephier

Little Miss

Alizay Ironheart

Head Girl

Destiny Rich

Hand Game

Cornhole Tournament

August 10 | 10 am

Team Dance

Contest

Diabetes Fun Run

Horseshoe Tournament

Archery Range

August 8 | 10 am

August 9 | 5 pm

August 11 | 10 am

Security and First Aid Provided. Restrooms, Running Water, and

Limited Camping on Site.

Elders receive priority parking, additional parking provided near

grounds, with shuttle.

PTN POWWOW GROUNDS DIRECTIONS:

One mile West of Niobrara on Highway 12. Turn left at the Ponca Sign,

located across from the Niobrara State Park. Follow the pavement to

the Powwow Grounds.

For the most up-to-date information,

www.facebook.com/PTNPowwow,

call: 402.857.3519 or

email: rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.gov.

With the

support of the

Nebraska Arts

Council.

On the cover: Ponca youth get a hands-on experience with science and nature at the Kiewit Luminarium Ponca Family Fun Day. More photos of

the event can be found on page 3.

April 2024

Chairwoman's Corner

Chairwoman’s Corner

Prairie Flower, the

daughter of Ponca Chief

Standing Bear, holds a

significant place in the

hearts and memories of

the Ponca people. Her

life story is intertwined

with the struggles and

resilience of our tribe,

particularly during the

turbulent period of

forced removal from our

ancestral lands. As the

Ponca Tribe journeyed

south through Seward

County, following the

course of the Big Blue

River, tragedy struck.

On June 5, Prairie Flower

passed away, leaving

a profound void in the

hearts of her family and

the entire tribe.

Located just half a

mile north of Milford,

Nebraska, her final

resting place serves as a

solemn reminder of the

trials and tribulations

endured by the Northern

Ponca people during the

forced removal from our

homeland.

Though Prairie Flower's

life was tragically cut

short, her legacy endures

as a beacon of hope and

resilience for the Ponca

people. Her unwavering

spirit serves as a reminder

of the strength and

determination that

have sustained our tribe

throughout generations of

hardship and adversity. As

we honor Prairie Flower's

memory and the memory

of all those who suffered

wí’

and sacrificed during the

Ponca Trail of Tears, we

reaffirm our commitment

to preserving our

heritage, upholding

our sovereignty, and

ensuring that the

stories of our ancestors

are never forgotten.

Prairie Flower Casino.

We keep persevering and

building, not just for our

generation, but for the

next seven generations.

This is for them, our

future. I wanted to give

a special thanks to two

Ponca members that

provided so much help

putting this ceremony

together very quickly and

making it a special day…

they are Calista Foster

and Richard (Ricky)

Wright Jr. Calista was

hired on by Woodstone

(the construction team)

and Ricky serves as

our Cultural Director.

Woodstone has done a

great job in helping us

continued on next page

Greetings relatives.

I wanted to start my

update by sharing the

story of the namesake

of Prairie Flower Casino.

To know where you're

going, you must know

where you’ve been.

Prairie Flower is not

just another name on

the wall. She was a

beautiful young Ponca

woman that left for the

spirit world like many

of our other relatives

way too soon. This is

not just another casino.

It represents what is

ahead for the Ponca

people.

On February 23, 2024,

a topping off ceremony

was held with our team

members to place the

last beam for the Phase

II construction of our

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Chairwoman's Corner

April 2024

to memberspotlight@poncatribeis impactful for our youth to hear

ne.gov.

you

have

any

questions

these stories, but also helps all of

to hire our own to be a part of this

project. We thank them for that and about this feel free to send an email us to remember who we are and

keep all of our team members in our to the address above or call/text me help reconnect us.

(402) 860-1497. We have so many

constant prayers.

WiBthaHa (Thank you),

Ponca members out there doing

All my relatives.

For the next part of this article,

great things and those that have

~Chairwoman Candace Schmidt

I wanted to introduce another

done great things that we should

concept that I am rolling out. While be telling more of those stories. It

I enjoy writing each of you every

other month and providing these

Captain James A. Christiansen USMC

updates, I want to also share with

you the stories of other Ponca

James served as an Officer

relatives that are deserving of

from 1979 - 1990. Throughout

attention. Over the course of this

his service he flew jets and

journey, I have met so many of

planes and on occasion

you by way of in-person meetings,

jumped from them. He held

phone calls, messages, emails,

authority positions in platoons,

letters, etc. that I want to start

companies, and regiments.

sharing your stories with more of

James called in naval gunfire

our relatives. A member “spotlight”

and defended against threats

if you will. This is where I need

on the ground. James was

your help. If you would like to

stationed on the East and West

be featured in the newsletter or

would like to nominate someone

Coast along with touring South

to be featured, please send me

Korea, Okinawa, Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippines. At his

a picture along with a brief story

graduation from San Jose St, James’ officer bars were pinned

of the individual. This can include

on by his mother and father. The USMC have a saying, "Once

success stories (challenges you’ve/

a Marine Always a Marine." Today, he is keeping the motto of

they’ve overcome) of our living

"Semper Fi/Always Faithful" by serving Vets, our Country, and

relatives (all ages) or any relative

the Constitution.

that has a story worth telling that

has passed on. All you need to do is

Thank you James for your service and thank you for allowing

send an email with that information

continued from page 1

me to share your story.

Calling all Ponca Veterans!

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) is

working to create a comprehensive list of all Ponca veterans for present and

future recognition of service. As such, the THPO is respectfully requesting

members who are veterans, or those who have family that have served, help

provide information, including:

• Branch of service

• Details or a story from • Wars served

that service

• Dates served

• Photographs

This information will be featured on a veterans honor wall in the Ponca

Tribe Museum, and will be used to honor veterans.

To submit veteran information,

please contact Theresa Foley, THPO

via email (tfoley@poncatribe-ne.gov)

or via mail:

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Theresa Foley, THPO

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

5805 S 86th Circle

Omaha, NE 68127

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April 2024

Tribal News

Ponca families have fun with science at Kiewit Luminarium

On Sunday, February

25th, many of our Ponca

families enjoyed a Family

Fun Day at the new

Kiewit Luminarium in

Omaha, NE. The KL

is a science museum

where everyone is

encouraged to explore

astonishing phenomena

that shape our world,

our communities, and

ourselves. It is an allages playground where

learning science is a fun

adventure!

boxed lunches and a free

annual family pass to the

museum. Special thanks

to Jessica Hitchcock for

capturing some special

moments and a (huge)

group picture, Candy

Schott for assisting and

keeping things moving

along, and Maci and

Ben Schott for getting

all of our Ponca families

checked in. We had over

200 Ponca members and

their immediate families

in attendance. And, by

the looks of it, everyone

enjoyed their time with

friends and family.

Our Ponca families were

able to enjoy a room for

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Language & Culture

April 2024

WAČÍGAXÈ

PONCA ORTHOGRAPHY

Į

Š Á˛ K A X

P Á A H ˛Í

M N E

K Ž Á˛ H

S G

Á˛

X H T

Į

Ì

Š

È

X H Á˛ T X

W Á K U Á Á

H G Đ N E U B A X P

É G A S

N O

˛ S

É M A G T H G E

A Š Á˛ G

G Đ Ą M

E M A N O K M E

A W U A O

˛ O T A B

K A Đ G P H ˛Í

À Z K W A G Š

É M

E Ą B G

U Á D X Á K N G A

Ž Č Ú K X A U H É Á G Ú A W Č

K A A W G N X K P N G Ą Z Đ A

Ú K O ˛Í

˛Ì

C W W X U N W A S W

G Ú Ž

X Á˛ O

Į

T Á B

Š W Á

X H M Ą Č H E H À X U N Á T

ACCENT MARKS:

The acute [á] accent indicates primary stress

on a syllable, while the grave [à] accent

indicates secondary stress.

BASIC VOWELS:

A/a

E/e

I/i

∫

O/o

U/u

W X

/ä/ as in the a in “father”

/ā/ as in the a in “ate”

/ē/ as in the e in “me”

/∫/ as in the i in “tip”

/ō/ as in the o in “go”

/ü/ as in the u in “flu”

/ / schwa as in the initial and final

sounds in “America”

by Steve Laravie, Sr., Language Program Coordinator

NASALIZED VOWELS:

Nasalized vowels are indicated by the diacritic

ogonek [˛]. The nasalized vowels in Ponca

are pronounced in the same way as their

counterparts above except that the air passes

through both the mouth and the nose.

SPECIAL CONSONANT SOUNDS:

HĮXPÈ - Eagle Plume

HÍSKA

- Bead

˛ - Moccasins

HÍBE

ÚWÌ˛ - Earrings

Š/š

Ž/ž

Č/č

Đ/đ

X/x

GANÍ - Eagle Fan

KÚGE - Drum

APOSTROPHES:

TAHÍWAGÐÁ˛

- Head Roach

KÀXEMIGĐĄ

˛ Crow Belt

- Páka

WAĄGÁXE

- Song Composer

TABÉGASÌ - Shinny Game

T Ą

Z H Y Á˛ Ð G A W

H A T

WAĮ - Blanket

WAČÍGAXÈ - Dance,

General Term

HÁUTÀ˛ - Leggings

WAÁ˛ - Song

WABÁTÈ - Sewing

WÁKU - Awl, Sharp,

Pointed Tools

XÚKA - Drum and Sing

WÁKUŽĮGA - Needle

Answers on page 14

Watch for this month's

words on the Ponca

Tribe of Nebraska

TikTok channel!

WAHÁ˛ - Thread, String,

Cord

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/sh/ as in the sh in “show”

/zh/ as in the s in “leisure”

/ch/ as in the ch in church

/th/ as in the th in “them”

/x/ as in the ch of German “Bach”

The apostrophe (‘) indicates a glottalized release (or “ejective”) when it follows the consonants p, t, or k (and sometimes x). Following

all other letters, the apostrophe indicates a

glottal stop, which is a brief closure of the vocal cords, as in the English expression uh-oh.

P'á'k'a

Heđúška Virtues

Ákinąžì˛ - To depend on one another

Ųkíkà˛ - To help one another

˛ - Listen to one another

Íye ákináiga

Šígažįgà

ama úwagikiágà - Speak to your

children

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April 2024

Language & Culture

Meet Your Language Instructors: Britnie O'Keefe

Q: Please Introduce

yourself in Ponca

Q: Where are you from?

I am born and raised

from Norfolk, Nebraska.

Ižáže witąke Biąni. My

name is Britnie, my Ponca

name is Šątága ska wį'

which is White Wolf

Woman.

Q: Do you have any

nicknames?

Q: What are you

passionate about?

I love reading, I’ve always

loved reading, ever since I

was a little kid. Learning

the language, I’m very

passionate about it. I

wanna learn as much as

I can and I want to be as

fluent speaking as I can

be.

Q: What family do you

come from, your ancestor,

clan, and do you have a

traditional given name?

Well my traditional given

name is White Wolf

Woman. I am a Wright, I

am a decedent from Chief

Little Bear, and I believe

Spilling Moon.

Q: What do you wish

to achieve out of the

Language Program?

I wish to be able to

reach as many people as

possible and teach them

the language and I have

high hopes that people

will want to learn it and

it won’t be a struggle or

lost or forgotten.

would be probably going

over to my Grandma

Jeanie’s and sitting and

visiting with her and

having coffee every

Sunday.

A lot of my family call me Q: Anything else you’d

like to add about

Brat or Brit.

yourself or the Language

Q: What’s your favorite

Program?

movie and/or book?

I’m really excited about

Oh that’s a tough one, I

this Language Program,

love reading, I would say

and I hope that a lot of

my favorite books would

our people can be as

be the Harry Potter series

excited as I am. It’s, it’s

or the City of Glass

really a big opportunity

series.

for all of us to learn and

to get back some of our

Q: What’s your favorite

culture and language,

memory?

so I’m just really excited

My favorite memory

about it.

Elder’s Stories

Wanted!

Are you interested in sharing

Ponca culture and knowledge

with others? The Ponca Tribe of

Nebraska Culture Department is

seeking Ponca Elders interested

in recording Ponca stories and

history that will be incorporated

into the Education Trail at the

community grounds.

If you are interested in

sharing or recording stories

and historical information,

Elders are encouraged to

reach out to Kitrina Key at

kitrinak@poncatribe-ne.gov

or 402.857.3519.

sát’ą

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Tribal News

District 3 SDA

District 3

Movie Night

April 20 | 11 am

Marcus South Pointe Cinema

2920 Pine Lake Road | Lincoln, NE

District 3 SDA Ponca

tribal members and

their immediate family

members are invited

to a morning showing

of Kung Fu Panda 4! Doors open

at 10:30 am. Small combos

of popcorn and a drink will be

provided for each attendee.

April 2024

Family Movie Outings

Hosted by District 2 Tribal Council

Doors open - 9:30 am | Movie - 10:00 am

Majestic Theater | 14304 West Maple Road | Omaha, NE

Sunday, June 23 - Inside Out 2

Sunday, July 14 - Mufasa

District 2 SDA Ponca tribal members and their

immediate family members are invited to an morning

showings of upcoming popular movies! Small combos

of popcorn and a drink will be provided for each

attendee. First come, first served. Everyone must

check in at the PTN table upon arrival.

For more information,

please contact Becci at

531.222.4471 or Falon at

402.208.0297.

Seating is limited so please RSVP

to Tribal Council Representative

Shanna Carpenter at

402.805.0883.

District 3 SDA

Henry Doorly

Zoo Tickets

Lincoln Ponca Tribe

of Nebraska

1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

District 3 Ponca Tribe of

NE members are invited to

tickets for FREE access to the

Henry Doorly Zoo! Tickets

are good for one admission

throughout the 2024

season and can be picked

up from Dezarae Hansen at

the Lincoln Ponca Tribe of

Nebraska starting April 1.

Tickets are for actively enrolled District 3 Service Delivery

Area PTN members. One ticket per member and are given

on a first-come, first-served basis. Lost tickets will not be

replaced. You may only pick up tickets for members of your

household unless prior authorization has been given.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

District 2 SDA

Henry Doorly

Zoo Tickets

Ralston Administration

Building

5805 South 86th Cir. | Omaha, NE

District 2 Ponca Tribe of

NE members are invited

to tickets for FREE access

to the Henry Doorly Zoo!

Tickets are good for one

admission throughout

the 2024 season and can

be picked up from Candy

Schott at the Ralston

Administrative Office

starting April 1.

Tickets are for actively enrolled District 2 Service Delivery

Area PTN members. One ticket per member and are given

on a first-come, first-served basis. Lost tickets will not be

replaced. You may only pick up tickets for members of your

household unless prior authorization has been given.

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April 2024

Tribal News

Ponca Heights construction progressing quickly

Ponca Heights

construction is

progressing with the

community building

and quad-plex framing

and windows complete.

Storm shelters for each

unit are finished, and

the duplex foundations

are being poured.

Ponca Heights is a new

construction housing

development in Omaha,

NE, designed specifically

for our tribal elders and

disabled individuals. The

community building will

be utilized for gatherings,

classes, meetings, clinics

and other services

provided to our residents

and tribal members. The

project is expected to be

complete December 2024.

Blessing Bags for Our

Unsheltered Relatives

Member

Mailing

Questions

Have questions about

tribal mailings (gift cards, checks, etc.)?

Please reach out to your District

Representatives!

District 1

JoAn Schlotman

712.276.7103

District 3

Shanna Carpenter

402.805.0883

Angie Starkel

402.922.0436

District 4

Alex Taylor

402.750.2045

District 2

Becci Sullivan

531.222.4471

Tribal Council has provided Blessing

Bags for our unsheltered members,

available at all Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

administrative offices. All bags include

health & beauty items and food &

snack items. If you are in need, please

ask for one at the front desk. Blessing

Bags are available to Ponca members

on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kyle Taylor

402.750.4299

Falon McAlpin

402.208.0297

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Tribal News

April 2024

No problem.

Period.

All female Ponca Tribe

of Nebraska members

ages 9-27 are invited to

participate in the Osni

Ponka Youth Council No

Problem. Period. Project.

NOW MEMBERS

AGES 9-27

CAN ORDER!

Scan the QR code to

order any two products

for FREE online. The

products will be mailed

directly to you.

EXTENDED AGES!

Female Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

members ages 9-27 can order any

two menstrual products:

• Period Panties

• Menstrual Cup

CIL

Limit of two products per female Ponca

Tribe of NE member. Must be between the

ages of 9-27. Must be actively enrolled and

information must match that of enrollment.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

• Nighttime Pads

Regalia Classes

Sundays| 1-5 pm

January 20-July 6

(no class March 30 due to holidays)

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

1701 E Street | Lincoln, NE

Learn to create your own regalia,

and enjoy time spent working

together on regalia projects!

Classes are open to all ages.

For more information, contact:

Christy Conrad at

christy.smith2@gmail.com

or call 402.975.5648.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Be ready for

the next step.

Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity ActIndian and Native American

Program

The Ponca Workforce Innovation Opportunity

Act (WIOA) Program is funded by a Department

of Labor Grant. The program assists individuals

with education and training, job search

activities, and employment related

supportive services.

Information about hiring events, job listings,

educational opportunities, and more is available

on the Ponca Tribe WIOA Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/ptnwioa.

If you are interested in obtaining education and

training, contact the WIOA Program to see if

you qualify for assistance.

The WIOA Staff are:

Colleen Plasek—Ralston | 402.315.2765

Bianca Marino—Norfolk | 402.371.8834

Lisa Agans—Lincoln | 402.438.9222

PONCA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

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April 2024

Tribal News

Circle of Health hosts presentation on Youth Suicide Prevention

For our Circle of Health Learning

Series, Ponca Health Services

Behavioral Health, in conjunction

with the Indian Center, hosted

a community discussion and

presentation on Suicide Prevention

in American Indian Youth by

Sally Tonkin, PTN Integrated

Health Case Manager, and

Michele Meusch, Licensed Child

& Adolescent Therapist. Look for

more Circle of Health events in the

Lincoln community through the

coming months!

Annual Healthy Living

Walk/Run &

Powwow

April 27, 2024

10:00 am: 2 Mile Prayer Walk and Run

Skyview Lake | 1900 West Maple Ave | Norfolk, NE

Registration starts at 9:30 am. Prizes in all age categories,

and FREE RAFFLE DRAWINGS for all walk/run participants!

11:30 am-12:30 pm: Lunch (Ponca Tribal Gym)

Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE

Lunch will be provided to all walk/run participants and

powwow attendees.

1:00 pm-5:00 pm: Powwow

Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE

Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence Program will host a

Red Dress Dance with prizes/honorariums for first, second,

and third places.

Ponca Tribe

of Nebraska

Diabetes

Program

šák’a

This event is a time to honor each

other. All PTN service sites are included

and encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact

the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska office

in your area, or Crystal Mundorf at

402.371.8834

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Tribal News

April 2024

NEBRASKA'S

NEW VOTER ID

LAW

What ID can

I use to vote?

ID must have your name and photo.

It can be expired. Acceptable forms

of photo IDs include:

Nebraska driver's license/state ID

U.S. passport, military ID, tribal ID

Hospital, assisted-living facility

or nursing home record

Nebraska political subdivision ID

(state, county, city, school, etc.)

Nebraska college or university ID

What will NOT

be accepted?

Birth certificate

Medicare/Medicaid card

Out-of-state driver’s license

Out-of-state college ID

Social Security card

Store membership card

Utility bill/bank statement

Voter registration

acknowledgement card

Contact Nebraska SOS

for more information on voter ID.

VoterID.Nebraska.gov

sos.elect@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-2555

Contact Nebraska DMV

for more information on a free

state ID for voting purposes.

dmv.ne.gov

Contact Nebraska DHHS

for more information on a free

certified copy of your Nebraska

birth certificate to get a free

state ID for voting purposes.

dhhs.ne.gov

Nebraska Secretary of State

Revised February 2024

When does voter

ID take effect?

The first Nebraska election

requiring voter ID will be the

statewide primary in 2024:

May 14, 2024

All elections in Nebraska after that

will require voter ID.

In 2022, Nebraska voters approved

a constitutional amendment

requiring voter ID. In June 2023,

the governor signed into law LB514,

the bill putting voter ID into effect.

What if I forget

my ID?

You will fill out a provisional ballot.

For your ballot to count, you will

need to present an acceptable

form of photo ID to your county

election office on or before the

Tuesday after the election.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

How do I vote

with voter ID?

IN PERSON

Present an acceptable form of

photo ID or vote provisionally.

EARLY IN OFFICE

Present an acceptable form

of photo ID or vote provisionally.

EARLY BY MAIL

Write driver's license/state ID

number on early voting

application or enclose a copy

of acceptable form of photo ID

or reasonable impediment

certification with application.

BY-MAIL PRECINCTS OR

BY-MAIL SPECIAL ELECTIONS

Write driver's license/state ID

number on ballot return

envelope or enclose a copy

of acceptable form of photo ID

or reasonable impediment

certification in ballot return

envelope.

What if I can't

afford an ID?

You can get a free state ID for voting

from the DMV. If you were born in

Nebraska and need your birth

certificate to get a free state ID,

you can get a free certified copy

of your birth certificate from the

Nebraska Department of Health and

Human Services. A birth certificate

is not an acceptable form of photo ID.

What if I can't

get an ID?

If you have a reasonable impediment,

you can complete a certification

instead of presenting a photo ID.

Reasonable impediments are:

Inability to obtain a valid ID due to:

Disability or illness

Lack of birth certificate or other

required documents

Religious objection to being

photographed

Contact your county election office

or the Secretary of State's Office

for more information.

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April 2024

Earth Day

Event

April 27 | 1-5 pm

Ponca Tribe Gymnasium

1800 Syracuse Ave. | Norfolk, NE

Everyone is invited to

celebrate Earth Day by

helping design and paint

new trash cans for the

Powwow grounds! Join us at

the Diabetes Walk/Run and

Powwow, where we’ll have

painting stations set up for

you to express your creativity

and contribute to the

updated look of the Powwow

grounds for this year’s 30th

Annual Powwow.

Tribal News

Regalia Classes

Sundays | 12 pm - 4 pm

Classes begin February 25

(no class March 31 due to holidays)

Fred Leroy Health & Wellness Center

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

2602 J St. | Omaha NE 68107

Learn to create your own regalia

and enjoy time spent working

together on regalia projects.

All supplies will be provided and

classes are open to all ages.

The instructor is Marissa Wright.

Contact her at 402.841.1728

or marissajanewright@gmail.com

for more information.

For more information, please

contact Misha Mazurkewycz,

Environmental Manager, at

misham@poncatribe-ne.gov.

HeartSaver

Training

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is offering HeartSaver (CPR/AED)

courses for Ponca members. These are 3 1/2 hour classes, are

limited to 12 students per class, and are first-come, first-served.

All participants will receive a $25 gift card. Childcare and food are provided.

CLASS LOCATION/DATES:

Ralston: Saturday, May 4 | 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Lincoln: Friday, May 17 | 5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Niobrara: Saturday, June 15 | 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Norfolk: Saturday, August 24 | 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Sioux City: Saturday, October 5 | 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Members must sign up NO LATER THAN 7 days prior to the start of the class.

Enrollment must be verified to participate. Please note, a valid email is necessary

to receive your AHA certification. To sign up, scan the QR code or visit:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080845A4A62EABFF2-47059579-ponca.

For more information, or if you require childcare please contact Tori Champaign

at 402.315.2760 or vchampaign@poncatribe-ne.gov.

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Domestic Violence

April 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Breaking the Silence

art exhibitions, there are and the Office for Victims

countless opportunities to of Crime.

get involved and make a

National Sexual Violence

April is not just a month difference.

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of blooming flowers and

At the heart of SAAM

(NSVRC): NSVRC

springtime renewal; it's

is the recognition of

provides a wide range

also a time to shed light

survivors' resilience

of resources, including

on a critical issue that

and courage. Their

research, statistics,

affects individuals across

stories serve as

prevention strategies, and

the globe: sexual assault.

powerful reminders

support for survivors.

As we observe Sexual

of the importance of

Their website offers

Assault Awareness Month

supporting survivors and information on various

(SAAM), it's imperative

dismantling the systems

topics related to sexual

to recognize the unique

that perpetuate sexual

violence and prevention

challenges faced by

violence.

efforts: https://www.

Indigenous communities.

nsvrc.org/

This April, let us commit

Sexual Assault Awareness

to breaking the silence

Rape, Abuse & Incest

Month (SAAM) is a

surrounding sexual

National Network

month of reflection,

assault. Let us engage in

(RAINN): RAINN is

education, and action,

meaningful conversations, the largest anti-sexual

aimed at raising

challenge harmful

violence organization in

awareness about sexual

attitudes and behaviors,

the United States. They

violence and advocating

and support survivors

operate the National

for its prevention.

in their healing journey.

Sexual Assault Hotline

Sexual Assault Awareness Together, we can create

(800-656-HOPE) and

Month serves as a crucial a world where everyone

provide online resources,

platform for survivors,

feels safe, respected, and information, and support

advocates, and allies

empowered. This April

for survivors and their

to come together and

and beyond, let's stand

amplify their voices.

united in the fight against

It's a reminder that

sexual violence. Join us

sexual assault knows

as we raise our voices,

no boundaries, affecting

advocate for change, and

individuals of all

work towards a future

genders, ages, races,

free from sexual assault.

and socioeconomic

There are numerous

backgrounds.

resources available to

Throughout April,

survivors of sexual

communities across

assault. Along with

the globe engage in

contacting the Ponca

various activities and

Tribe of Nebraska

initiatives to address

Domestic Violence

sexual violence. From

Program, survivors may

educational workshops

contact nationwide

and panel discussions to

resources such as:

fundraising events and

NSVRC, RAINN, 1in6,

Ciara Hess

Elder Abuse Program

Coordinator

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

loved ones: https://www.

rainn.org/

1in6: 1in6 is an

organization dedicated

to supporting male

survivors of sexual

abuse and assault. Their

website offers resources,

information, and online

support groups for male

survivors and their loved

ones: https://1in6.org/

Office for Victims of

Crime (OVC): OVC, part

of the U.S. Department

of Justice, provides

resources and funding

to support victims of

crime, including sexual

assault. Their website

offers information on

victim rights, assistance

programs, and funding

opportunities for service

providers: https://www.

ovc.ojp.gov/

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April 2024

Domestic Violence

Staff wear their purple to celebrate Women's Day!

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska staff in all locations showed off their best

purple to celebrate International Women's Day, March 8, 2024! Watch

for more Honoring Women events in our May 2024 newsletter!

Child Care Development Fund

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska uses the Federal government’s Child Care and Development Fund to provide assistance

to families who need child care due to work, work-related training and/or attending school.

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 daycare

• The children must be enrolled Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or have their enrollment pending

• 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

• Your daycare provider must have their business in one of the tribe’s Service Delivery Areas

• Once you have confirmation from the State of Nebraska showing denial for their

Child Care Subsidy Program, you are eligible to be considered for our Child Care

and Development Fund program.

For more information or to see if you qualify for acceptance

into the program, contact the program coordinator:

Stephanie Pospisil, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE 68512

531-248-3030 x 1108 | spospisil@poncatribe-ne.gov

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Tribal News

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Interested in working

with the Ponca buffalo?

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR

PONCA YOUTH AGES 18-27!

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has formed a

partnership with The Nature Conservancy

to give Ponca youth the rare opportunity to

gain hands on experience working with buffalo by visiting a variety of different buffalo

ranches and tribal herds. There is a potential

for the experience gained from this program

to provide a career path towards working

full time with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Buffalo herd. For more information, please

contact Courtney Chavez at 402.500.9979 or

cchavez@poncatribe-ne.gov.

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Tribal Home Visiting

Now Enrolling!

The Tribal Home Vising Program (THV) will begin

assisting families prenatal to kindergarten who are

enrolled in any federally recognized Tribe and living

in the Lincoln and Lancaster County areas. This

resource is completely free of charge.

Our certified THV Visitors conduct the visits where

they will implement high quality, culturally relevant,

evidence-based visits in our community that will

ensure our families have access to knowledge and

resources. Number of visits and length of service

will vary by family, but each visit

will be 90 minutes minimum.

For more information on this program,

please contact our team:

Important Notice:

Families with Loved Ones

in the Ponka Cemetery

In an effort to honor and memorialize our ancestors and loved

ones who rest in unmarked graves in our Ponka Cemetery, the

Culture Department is requesting your assistance.

Our goal is to create a comprehensive record that pays tribute

to the legacy of our relatives. Your participation will contribute

to the preservation of our shared heritage, ensuring that each

individual is remembered with the respect they deserve.

Your assistance will help us compile vital information, including

location of the grave, and name, date of birth, and date of

death of the relative buried there.

If you have family members laid

to rest in unmarked graves, please

reach out to Theresa Foley at

tfoley@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Wibthaha

Abbi Miranda-Carreto, 402.670.7976

amiranda-carreto@poncatribe-ne.gov

Jessica Upton, 402.315.2760

jupton@poncatribe-ne.gov

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

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April 2024

Emergency Management

Stay prepared for tornadoes, day OR night

Emergency Management

Program

Spring is officially

here, with longer days,

springtime showers, and

increasing warmth. With

the warmer temperatures

and increased moisture

in the air, comes an

increased risk for

severe thunderstorms

and tornadoes. Severe

thunderstorms and

tornadoes can form

quickly, with little

warning, and quickly

become damaging, or

even life-threatening.

1. Have a safe place

prepared to take

shelter, and make

sure that your entire

household knows what

to do in the event of a

tornado. (This could be

a basement room, or

an interior room with

no windows.)

– Todd Schimelfenig,

Safety & Risk Officer

for the Ponca Tribe,

citing a close encounter

during the December

15, 2021 tornado

outbreak in Nebraska.

One of the greatest

severe weather threats

this time of year is from

nighttime tornadoes.

Over the last half2. You witness a strong

century, the proportion

wind shift. There may

of nighttime tornadoes

be a period of calm,

has increased. Overnight

followed by an abrupt

tornadoes are at least

shift in wind direction.

twice as likely to produce

3. You spot bright green

fatalities as daytime

flashes. Funnel clouds

tornadoes. Tornadoes are

are often spotted when

more difficult to spot at

backlit by lightning

night, and most people

flashes. The green color

are asleep and may not

comes from large hail

receive tornado warnings,

in the cloud column.

or be prepared to take

A severe thunderstorm

action in the event of a

capable of producing

tornado.

large hail includes

How DO you know if

an increased risk of

a tornado is coming at

tornadoes.

night?

4. You spot a rotating,

1. You hear an

funnel-shaped cloud.

undulating, roaring

5. You see an advancing

sound. “The ‘freight

cloud of debris. One

train’ sound is real!”

of the May 4, 2000,

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Oklahoma tornadoes

was spotted because

it was pink, having

just destroyed a

greenhouse full of

chrysanthemums.

2. Keep an NOAA

weather radio, tuned

to your local station,

where at least one

adult in the household

will hear it.

3. Keep your cell

phone turned on and

charged, with Wireless

Emergency Alerts

enabled.

6. You see falling debris.

4. Keep a flashlight and

If you see falling

a pair of sturdy shoes

debris, you’re probably

near to hand.

already too close, and

should take shelter

5. Have blankets

immediately.

available to protect

yourself from broken

7. Tornado warnings

glass and debris.

have been issued

by local media and

Being prepared for these

weather radios.

severe weather events

can help reduce your risk

As weather conditions

of injury or death from

can change quickly this

nighttime tornadoes.

time of year, stay tuned

For more information

to local media or a

NOAA weather radio for on tornado safety, visit

https://www.weather.gov/

the latest watches and

safety/tornado.

warnings. If conditions

are right for severe

storms overnight, a few

simple steps can keep you

ready to reach safety in

the event of a nighttime

tornado:

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Education

April 2024

Robotics training available to Ponca members 18+

PEDCO is excited to announce

a collaborative opportunity with

the University of Nebraska –

Lincoln (UNL) for up to four

Ponca members 18+. UNL has

received funding to train and

certify individuals in robotics.

Explore cutting edge advancements

in collaborative robotics tailored

for individuals at any experience

level. Each certificate-granting

program empowers those seeking

to leverage robotics in the careers

of the future, mastering Universal

Robots machines while acquiring

hands on experience operating,

troubleshooting, optimizing stateof-the-art automation tools. This

could lead to a variety of work

opportunities! Participants will

need to be available June 4-7 for

on-site training at the Innovation

Campus in Lincoln, NE. Please

reach out to lloucks@pedco-ne.org

if you are interested in this FREE

job training!

Interested in obtaining your GED?

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska offers members a $250 incentive

upon successful completion of the program plus $60 to be

applied toward testing fees.

For any questions or to obtain an application, please contact

Aubrey or Pat in Education at 402.371.8834 or you may email

them at aknudsen@poncatribe-ne.gov or pate@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Class of 2024

Honoring our Graduating Seniors

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska would like to honor

our 2024 Ponca graduates in a special section in

our June 2024 newsletter.

Please complete the online form no later than

May 10th, 2024 to have your graduate included in

this section. Submissions may be subject to minor

edits for space and consistency.

To register online, scan the QR code, or visit

https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/

forms/2024_graduates

Questions? Please email info@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

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April 2024

Education

Did you know?

Our PTN Education

programs are open to

members nationwide!

• Need based funding in our Higher Education, Adult

Vocational Training, and Graduate programs at the

post-secondary level.

• K-12 Youth Incentive program

• GED Incentive Program and GED testing fee assistance

For more information on any of these programs, please

contact the Education Department at 402.371.8834, via

email at pate@poncatribe-ne.gov

or aknudsen@poncatribe-ne.gov, or via mail:

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Department of Education

1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE 68701

Attention All AVT/HIED

Students Nationwide:

Please remember to submit your official

transcripts after EACH term funded in order to

be eligible to receive future funding. Students

must apply each school year.

Summer 2024 deadline: May 15, 2024

Fall 2024 deadline: August 15, 2024

Winter 2024 deadline: November 15, 2024

The Ponca Educational Trust Fund is available

nationwide to students who enroll at one of

the University of Nebraska Campuses/Online

Courses: Lincoln ~ Omaha ~ Kearney (Must

be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per

semester to be eligible)

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Attention All K-12 YIP Students Nationwide:

• High School Seniors for the 2022-2023 school year are eligible to receive a

$500.00 Graduation Incentive!

• Our department is accepting projects for incentives in the following areas: Art,

Essay/Poetry, and Student of the Month. *Winners may receive $100.00 for

1st place, $50.00 for 2nd place, and $25.00 for 3rd place. Grade divisions are as

follows: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), and High School (9-12)

• Perfect Attendance $100.00 (0-.49 days of absenteeism), $50.00 (.5-3.49 days

absenteeism), and $25.00 (3.5-5.49 days of absenteeism).

Deadline to apply for the 2023-2024 school year is July 31, 2024.

All Education Department Applications and Program Information are available

online on our tribal website. If you have any questions for the education

department, please feel free to contact Aubrey Knudsen at: office (402)3718834, work cell (402)844-0957, or aknudsen@poncatribe-ne.gov. *Ponca tribal

enrollment is required for ALL education programs*

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Tribal News

April 2024

Adopt a buffalo today!

You can help our buffalo to prosper by adopting one or more members

of our herd. Our Adopt-A-Buffalo program is open to both Tribal

members and Non-Tribal friends. You will receive a photo of your

buffalo along with an official adoption certificate.

Just choose from the three categories of yearly

support listed below:

$25 for the Yearling Group

$50 for the Buffalo Herd Group

$100 for the Head Herd Bull Group

Make Checks payable to: Northern Ponca Buffalo Program

Mail to: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

P.O. Box 288

Niobrara, Nebraska 68760

ATTN: Northern Ponca Buffalo Program

Head Cook & Cleaning

Staff Needed for

30th Annual Powwow!

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking

letters of interest from Ponca members

for Head Cook and cleaning staff for the

30th Annual Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Powwow, August 8-11.

Letters of intent MUST be submitted NO

LATER THAN 11:59 pm, April 30th, 2024.

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members only. For more

information, or to submit your letter of intent,

email rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Member Registration for Website: In the fall of 2019, we moved our websites to a new host to

improve functionality. If you previously had membership-level access to our website, please note

that you will need to register for the site again.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

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April 2024

Tribal News

Grow your business through government contracting!

Hello, my name is

Justin Niceswanger and

I’m the new Program

Manager for the Ponca

Economic Development

Corporation (PEDCO)

Native APEX Accelerator

program. The PEDCO

Native APEX Accelerator

is a no-cost resource

available to businesses

owned by Ponca Tribe

members (regardless of

location), as well as any

Native American and

Tribal-owned businesses

of ANY Tribe located

in Michigan, Wisconsin,

Minnesota, and Iowa.

We’ve provided expert

guidance to several

Native-owned businesses

in matters related to

government contracting.

Topics covered by

our program include

government registrations,

• Pulling historical

contract information

about how your

products and services

are purchased by the

federal government,

which can help guide

your marketing

strategy;

certifications,

marketing strategies,

finding opportunities,

understanding bid

documents, post-award

issues, subcontracting/

teaming, and more. We

can discuss any level

of government entity,

including federal and

state agencies, Tribal

governments, counties,

municipalities, and public

educational institutions.

A few examples of how

we assist our clients:

• Keeping you informed

about changing

regulations, upcoming

events, and training

opportunities;

• Making a Bid Match

service available to you

at no cost, to help you

identify government

solicitations related to

your industry.

To connect with us,

visit https://pedco.

ecenterdirect.com/ or use

the QR code, then click

on the “Become a Client”

option on the left side of

the screen, and fill out all

required fields. Once our

program receives your

information, someone

on our team will be

reaching out to you to

set up an initial meeting,

so we can learn more

about your business and

determine how to best

assist you in pursuit of

government contracting/

subcontracting

opportunities. We look

forward to supporting

your business!

The PEDCO Native

APEX Accelerator is

funded in part through

a cooperative agreement

with the Department of

Defense.

COMING SOON: FREE Online Cybersecurity in Agriculture Training!

Calling all Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Landowners, Farmers Markets, and related

businesses who have an interest in bolstering your technology; Cyber Security

and National Security interested people and businesses that want to learn more

about how they can work within the $1+ trillion-dollar agriculture industry. We

have FREE cybersecurity in agriculture online training coming soon! More to

come as we begin to create the modules/training. All training will be available

virtually, so you may take it in the privacy of your home. In-person training will

also be available as we work to set up locations if that is your preference.

• Do you have an on-line presence related to agriculture or cybersecurity products affecting accounting, feed, inventory,

food, planting, land usage or other aspects of the agriculture industry?

• Do you feel the need to be more informed about Cybersecurity?

• How could Ransomware affect you and your business? How could it affect crops, produce, cattle, Buffalo, finances,

inventory, and more?

• Are you Ponca, another tribe, or any agricultural producer located in Nebraska currently using some amount of tech for

your agriculture? You may be eligible for an additional specific learning opportunity!

Please reach out to lloucks@pedco-ne.org for more information!

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Member's Corner

April 2024

Enrollment Department announces changes to Tribal IDs

The Enrollment

Department has updated

the tribal ID’s and

moving forward they will

be consistent across the

board. Current photo

and signature will be

needed for adult cards,

whereas the minor’s

cards do not require

their signature. The new

cards do not provide

social security numbers or Department to show

blood quantum.

proof of veteran status

prior to receiving an ID

There will be an option

with a military seal.

for our veterans with

these cards as well.

These ID cards are also

Military branch seals

in accordance with the

will be available and can Western Hemisphere

be added to these IDs.

Travel Initiative

Military service papers

requirements and may

will need to be provided

even exceed in some

to the Enrollment

areas.

Congratulations!

We feel very blessed and

proud to announce that our

grandson, Toby Knudsen,

has been placed on the

Dean's List at UNO's College

of Information Science and

Technology for 2 consecutive

semesters. This is a recognition

of academic excellence, with

full-time students earning

a GPA of 3.5 or better to be

placed on the Dean's List.

Toby is the son of John

and Starlene Knudsen, and

grandson of Melvin and

JoAnn Knudsen.

Please continue to use

your current IDs until

their expiration date as

they are still good and

have not expired.

If you have any questions

you may contact the

Enrollment Department at

enrollment@poncatribene.gov or in the Niobrara

or Lincoln offices.

Elder’s

Committee

Meetings

April 1 | 10 am

Ponca Headquarters

Niobrara, NE

May 6 | 10 am

Ponca Offices

Ralston, NE

ELDER'S COMMITTEE MEMBER NEEDED

Tribal Council will be appointing an additional member to this committee who shall reside outside Service District

Area (including outside the area described in Article IV Section 8 of the Tribal Constitution). This will be a term to

expire on 1/13/25.

The mission of this Committee is to advocate for improved comprehensive services and provide the leadership

needed to meet the needs of our elders (55 and older) by planning and advocating for an aging population in a

manner designated to protect and improve their quality of life while maintaining individual dignity.

Currently a stipend in the amount of $250 is paid per meeting plus mileage reimbursement (not to exceed 410 miles

at the govt. rate). The Elders Committee Charter is posted on the website (poncatribe-ne.org) and in the office sites

or you can request a copy be mailed to you. Background checks will be conducted. Deadline for applications is April

30, 2024.

Applicants must submit letter of interest and current resume to the Tribal Council, Attn: Candace Repenning, P.O. Box

288, Niobrara, NE 68760 or by e-mail crepenning@poncatribe-ne.gov. A background check is required.

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

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April 2024

Enrollment

(Please sign your name in the area below with a BLACK felt tip marker)

TRIBAL MEMBERS

(please print)

NAME:__________________________________________________DOB:_________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ PHONE: ______________________________

PHYSICAL ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN MAILING):

______________________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL:_______________________________________________________________________________

VETERANS ONLY: MILITARY BRANCH:______________________________________________

***Service papers must be submitted toTRIBAL

the enrollment

department if you are requesting a military

MEMBERS

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FOR A PHOTO ID PLEASE SIGN AND FILL OUT THIS PAGE.

NAME:_________________________________________DOB:_________________________

DON’T FORGET TO SEND (EMAIL) YOUR PICTURE AS WELL

Photo ID Instructions

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________

1. Signature

Please completely fill in the information on the bottom of the signature page. With a black felt tip marker

____________________________________________________________________________

please sign your name in the middle of the top of the signature page. (Please note that children do not

require a signature for theirs.)

DO YOU WANT YOUR SS NUMBER ON

YOUR ID

CARD? YES_________OR NO_________

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and Tribal Enrollment Card for proof of enrollment.

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________

3. Photo Options:

You must submit a current photo without filters and a solid colored background. You can email it to ____________________________________________________________________________

enrollment@poncatribe-ne.gov or you may mail documentation and current photo to:

of NebraskaEnrollment Department, PO Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760-0288

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Enrollment

April 2024

Change of Address Form

Mail to: PTN Enrollment Dept PO Box 288 Niobrara, NE 68760 Fax: 402-857-3771

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MUST BE AN ENROLLED PONCA TRIBE MEMBER

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER ENROLLED PONCA TRIBE MEMBERS IN HOUSEHOLD:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Street/P.O. Box, Apt #, City, State, Zip, County)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEW ADDRESS: (Street/P.O. Box, Apt #, City, State, Zip, County)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER:_______________________________________________________________

ALTERNATE/CELL NUMBER:______________________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________

DATE NEW ADDRESS IN EFFECT:__________________________________________________________________________

To provide better services to Ponca tribal members, this information will be shared

with all PTON Departments as needed. Any service may be suspended until this

information is corrected and/or updated.

_______________________________________

SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Approved: 10/18/2008

_______________________________

DATE

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April 2024

Enrollment

Enrollment Department – 2024 Census

Dear Tribal Member;

Each year, in the month of April, the Enrollment Committee will conduct a census of the members of the Ponca

Tribe of Nebraska. The information that is received will help to update the enrollment records. When

completed please mail back to: PO Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760.

Your name:__________________________________________________ Date:_________________________

Is there a member or relative that you know has passed away in the last 5 years? Yes:_____ No:_____

If yes, please list the name of the individual(s) that you know of and who we may contact for further

information.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Are we sending your mailings to the correct address? Yes:_____ No:_____

If not, please list your complete physical and mailing address. (Don’t forget to include apartment numbers.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list all of the Ponca members who reside in your home, including yourself.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

If you have a child that has recently moved out of your household, please list their name and address. (Mailing

& physical)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

If you have recently had a name change due to marriage, divorce or otherwise, please list your previous/new

name below and attach a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. for verification of your name

change.

Previous name:_____________________________________________________________________________

New name:________________________________________________________________________________

Are you a registered Tribal voter? Yes:_____ No:_____ (You may contact the enrollment department if you

are unsure.)

If you are not registered would you like a Tribal Voter Registration form mailed to you? Yes:_____ No:_____

Have you or do you currently serve in the military? Yes:_____ No:_____ Branch:______________________

Date of service:_____/_____/______

Thank you! We appreciate your response!

**If you know of any Ponca members that are not receiving their mailings from the Ponca Tribe please have

them contact the enrollment department.

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Tribal News

April 2024

Calling all Ponca Member Owned businesses:

If you are interested in receiving RFP/RFQs to be able to bid on Tribal projects, please

use the form below to share or update your business information with Procurement.

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Bidders List Contact Information:

Full Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Business Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Job Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address:______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________

Business Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Business Fax:__________________________________________________________________________________

 Ponca Owned

 Native Owned

 Women Owned

 Veteran Owned

 Other

**Please provide a copy of Proof of Indian Ownership**

GSA Contract #:________________________________________________________________________________

Duns #:__________________________ NAICS#_________________________Fed ID________________________

Social Security #:_______________________________________________________________________________

Description of Business:________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

When completed please return to:

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Attn: Chris Minarik

2523 Woodbine Street

Niobrara, NE 68760

christinem@poncatribe-ne.gov

402-857-3391

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

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April 2024

Enrollment

HELP US UPDATE OUR MEMBER INFORMATION!

Hello Members,

The Enrollment Department is doing their best to keep our members information current and up to date but we can’t do it without your help. If you’ve moved or need to report a death please contact us to let us know.

Below is a list of members that are inactive. This means that we do not have a current address for them on file or maybe a

death was never reported or documents were never received. If you see the name of someone you know who has moved

please contact them and tell them to update their information with us. If there is the name of someone you know who has

passed please contact us. We need a death certificate or document on file in order to change their status.

You may contact the Enrollment Department at enrollment@poncatribe-ne.gov, or contact the Niobrara

or Lincoln offices.

We appreciate your help!

INACTIVE MEMBERS AS OF 4/1/2024

Alvarez, Marie Lynn

Anthony, Jr., Steven Scott

Bagent, Wayne Orval

Baggett, Donovon Joseph

Baker-Ferguson, Jared Riley

Banuelos, Christa Rose

Bear, Joshua Gilbert

Beaver, Jason Chaska

Becker, Jr., Anthony Arnold

Becker, Klaudia Solee

Becker, Sr., Anthony Arnold

Becker, Tyller Randell

Bell, Darian Patrick

Bell, Shaune` Kay

Birdhead, William Randolph

Blowe, Dominick Adams

Blowe, Isaiah Fredrick

Blowe, Tyrone Richard

Boettger, Dakota Birdhead

Bonge, Todd Joseph

Boone, Marcus Daniel

Boyer, Berlin N.

Branstiter, Brett Theodore

Brown, J. Wesley

Brownrigg, Steven Francis

Buckley, X`zavia Shereese

Burston, Sandra Lee

Carson, Rita Ruth

Carter, Amber Lynn

Chwalowski, Kaitlin Martika

Clark, Michael Carl

Cutshall, Katline James

Da Moude, Deborah Kay

Danielson, Daniel James

Danner, III, Terry Edward

Davis, Mary Frances

Delquadri, Dale Chad

Drapeaux, Juston Lee

Eckley, Lane Emory

Eckley, Leigha Irene

Evans, Kaci Antonette

Evans, Kareem Antwon

Ewoldt, Jackson Thomas

Fasthorse, Beverlee Ann

Fitzgerald, Jacob Steven

Flagg, I I I., George Albert

Flowers, Joseph

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Foley, Michael Joseph

Freeman, Xavier Lee

Glenn, John Allen

Glisan, Cynthia Lynn

Gortarez, Gina Marie

Gortarez, Rudy John

Goss, Mamie L.

Govia, Isaiah Lee

Govia, Mc Kenzie Jo

Grant, I I I., Jesse Clarence

Green, Brooklyn Marie

Gutierrez, Vincent Clarence

Haahr, Anneliese Teresa

Haak, Mikayla Patricia

Haak, Tehya Joe

Hallowell Jr., Timothy Eugene

Hamilton, Bobbi-Jo Danielle

Hampshire, Austin Taylor

Harris, Paul Joseph

Hart-La Londe, Kaedyn Mikael

Hazelwood, Zachary Ben

Hennek, Gail Howe

Henritze, Joseph Dale

Henritze, Karen June

Henritze, Nichole Rae

Hill, Mary Jane

Hocking-Gosnell, Zalla C.

Hogie, Jamie Lyn

Hope, Dorothea Jo Ann

Horine, Ashley Danielle

Howe, Richard H.

Howe, Vernon Roy

Humphreys, Belinda Kay

Jeppesen, Zachary Lee

Johnson, Daniel James

Johnson, Lukus Tyler

Johnson, Nicholas Adair

Kallhoff, Russell Mark

Kelso, James Alan

Kerrigan, Kathleen Ann

King, Gavin Michael

Knudsen, Anthony James

Krueger, Annette Marie

Kyles, Jarred Joseph

La Pointe, Alejandro Jauquine

Latimer, LaRohn Lewis

Le Roy, Gisele Marie

Lerew Jr, Zachariah Ray

Lieb, Donovan Joseph

Lieb, Sylas Vittorio

Little, Jeromy Todd

Livermore, Lakin Mardell

Lopez, Jr., Juan Francisco

Maben, Jessica Paige

Mann II, Steven Michael

Mann, Sydney Desiree`

Mategko, Janet Louise

Mategko, Lisa Louise

Mategko, Michael Steven

Matthews, Jett Haden

McAtee, Laiya Nicole

McGrath, Bryan Thomas

McGrath, Daniel Patrick

Mercier, Jade Sharice

Morris, Eddie Atkins White Star

Mullen, Michael Thomas

Mullen, Owen Dean

Muscutt, Elias Gordon

Muscutt, Jr., Gordon Dean

O'Meara, Joseph Christopher

Peck, Brandalynn

Peck, Tyler Duane

Pedroza, Jacob Roberto

Petersen, Kevin Lee

Peterson, Ashley Marie

Picotte - Felde, Diamond Rose

Pierce, Raychel Marie

Pilcher Jones, Josi Marie

Poafpybitty, Misty Brook

Polly, Rachael Anne

Prichard, Joseph John

Prunty, Austin Joe

Quintana Jr, Arthur Jose

Raymond, Joseph Allen

Remmenga, Daniel James

Richards, Robert Brandon

Roberts, Marquitta Ruby

Rulo, Byron

Russell, Kristina Anne

Rydstrom, Jeric LeDrew

Rydstrom,

Nevaeh Renee-Irene

Sainz, Tritia Jeanene

Sarton, Gwendolyn Lee

Schmidt, Jaye Anthony

Schmidt, Jr., Karl Michael

Scuderi, Jana Marie

Scurlocke,

Athena Larissa Lucille

Sherman, Cody Lee

Sherman, Harold Dewayne

Sherman, John Glenn

Sherman, Michael Ray

Sherman, Mitchell Everett

Sherman, Robert Le Roy

Sherman, Savannah

Shiltz, Shirley Ann

Simpkins, Sebastian Ray

Smith, Ashley Nicole

Smith, Stephanie Rae

Standsblack, Marko Tulio

Stastny, Rachel Colleen

Steadman, Brittany Jean Ann

Stegman, Mi'a Miwasa Nevaeh

Stuczynski, Drake Keegan

Sutter, Summer Lynn

Swinarski, Alicia Estrada

Taylor, Ka`ili Brianna

Thomas, II,

Scott Richard Herbert

Thomas, Jenny Anne

Thomas, Natana Lynn

Thomas, Robin Diane

Todd, Melody Louise

Treichler, Jasmine Dawn

Vaughan, Linda Lou

Veals, Clifford James

Voss, Michael Roy

Waters, Deon Koleen

Wayte, April May

Whiting, Jerica Ryan Taylor

Williams, Andrea Michelle

Williams, Summer Rose

Wintermantel,

Samuel Max Kawakami

Wooten, Kendra Jade

Wright, Cherita Alberta

Wright, Cruz Montgomery

Wright, Yesenia Carmen

York, Gregory Allen

Young, Ma Kenna Kay

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

P.O. Box 288

Niobrara, NE 68760

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Office Locations

NIOBRARA 68760

Headquarters

2523 Woodbine St., P.O. Box 288

Ph: (402) 857-3391

Fax: (402) 857-3736

Enrollment

2523 Woodbine St., P.O. Box 288

Ph: (402) 857-3391

Fax: (402) 857-3771

Cultural

P.O. Box 288

Ph: (402) 857-3519

Fax: (402) 857-3652

Ponca Hills Clinic

Ph: (402) 371-8780

(402) 371-5726

Fax: (402) 379-4291 - Pharmacy

(402) 379-4293 - Registration

(402) 371-4094 - Medical Lab

Administration

125 6th Street

Ph: (712) 258-0500

Fax: (402)939-0297

OTHER RESOURCES

Ponca Express Child Abuse Hotline

Ph: 877-769-3111

800-652-1999 (Nebraska)

800-362-2178 (Iowa)

Northern Ponca Housing Authority

877-244-0864 (South Dakota)

1501 Michigan Ave.

Ph: (402) 379-8224

National Child Abuse Hotline

(800) 367-2320

800-422-4453

Fax: (402) 379-8557

Purchased/Referred Care

Ph: (800) 405-0365

Administration

Fax: (402) 371-0176

1600 Windhoek Dr.

Ph: (402) 438-9222

OMAHA 68107

Fax: (402) 438-9226

Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Clinic

Ponca Health Services-Lincoln

2602 “J” Street

1600 Windhoek Dr

Ph: (402) 733-3612

Ph: (531) 248-3030

Fax: (402) 733-3487

Osni Ponca

2756 O Street

Administration

Ph: (402) 434-2127

5805 South 86th Circle, 68127

Fax: (402) 434-2128

Ph: (402) 315-2760

LINCOLN 68512

SIOUX CITY 51103

National Suicide Hotline

800-273-8255

Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Hotline

888-373-7888

National Problem Gambling Helpline

800-522-4700

Elder Abuse Hotline

800-252-8966

NORFOLK 68701

Dental Boys Town Crisis Line

2602 “J” Street

800-448-3000

Ph: (402) 733-1325

Fax: (402) 733-3487

Drug Treatment & Referral Hotline

877-726-4727

Northern Ponca Housing Authority

Gym Building

10635 Birch., 68134

Nebraska Family Helpline

1800 Syracuse Ave.

Ph: (402) 505-3055

888-866-8660

Ph: (402) 371-8834

Fax: (402) 505-3066

Fax: (402) 379-0988

Veterans Crisis Line

800-273-8255

Administration Building

1800 Syracuse Ave.

Ph: (402) 371-8834

Fax: (402) 371-7564

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