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Member News

Creating

Community

District events, athletics,

Annual Powwow, and more

bring communities together

as summer ends.

September 2023

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September 2023

Princess contests a Saturday night showcase

Coffee &

Conversation

YOU BRING THE CONVERSATION

AND I'LL BRING THE COFFEE.

Have you heard?

We are doing a

needs assessment

and want your

feedback!

I invite you to reach out and visit with me.

Would love to hear from you, whether you

have a question, concern, would like to

provide feedback on any of our

programs/services, or have an idea for

something new... Please don't hesitate to

reach out. Contact me by email, phone, or

text below to set-up a time either in

person or to schedule a virtual visit. Talk

soon! Wi Btha Ha

Chairwoman Schmidt

Email: candaces@poncatribe-ne.org

Call/text: (402) 860-1497

On the cover: The 2023 Ponca Princesses (L-R) Senior Princess Stevie Horse, Little Miss Alizay Ironheart, and Junior Princess Talilah Zephier.

More Powwow pictures on pages 12-13. Look for even more photos in the October issue, and on our Flickr account: Flickr @PoncaTribeofNE.

September 2023

Tribal News

District 1 holds end of summer picnics in Niobrara and Sioux City

District 1 hosted picnics for their members in Niobrara and Sioux City at the end of July. Members enjoyed

swimming, bounce houses, and food provided by Ponca-owned businesses.

District 1 College

Student Incentive

District 1 is offering a $200 incentive to members attending

college this fall, to help with expenses.

• Must be an enrolled District 1 Ponca Tribe of Nebraska member (students

residing in and outside the Service Delivery area are eligible)

• Must be enrolled in college for the Fall 2023 semester

• Deadline to submit for this incentive is September 29, 2023

Send proof of college enrollment to

Angie Starkel at astarkel@poncatribe-ne.org,

or text to 402.922.0436.

*One time incentive

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Tribal News

September 2023

District 2 children get prepped for school with backpack event

District 2 held its Back-to-School event on

Sunday, July 30 from 9-11 am at the Ponca

Tribe of Nebraska Ralston Administration

Office. D2 SDA members from ages 3-17

were provided gift cards to purchase school

supplies and each child was able to pick out

age-appropriate school backpacks, lunch

boxes, and socks. Once they were done,

Kona Ice was onsite to provide a final sweet

treat! Special thanks to the volunteers that

assisted on the day of the event: Candy

Schott, Cassandra Svagera, Maci Schott, Ben

Schott, and Abbey Jenkins.

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER NEEDED

Tribal membership is central to the health, welfare, economic security, and political integrity of the Tribe and elemental to the

Tribe’s very existence as a sovereign and independent political community. The purpose of this Title is to implement Article II,

Section 2 of the Constitution and provide rules, regulations, and procedures governing the enrollment and honorary membership

of eligible individuals in the Tribe as an exercise of the inherent authority of the Tribe.

The Tribal Council is accepting applications for the Enrollment Committee. Members are paid $250 stipend per meeting and

mileage will be paid for a maximum of 410 miles round trip. All meetings are held in Niobrara, NE. A background check is required.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Ponca Tribal Council, Attn: Candace Repenning, PO BOX 288, Niobrara,

NE 68760 or via e-mail to crepenning@poncatribe-ne.org. Deadline for applications is October 17, 2023.

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Food, fun, and language lessons at District 3 Back-to-School

District 3 Membership Meeting

Saturday, October 14 | 12 pm

1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Lifesize available for those wishing to attend virtually

District 3 Ponca Tribe members are invited to join District 3 Tribal Council Representatives Susie Baker and Shanna Carpenter for a

District 3 Membership Meeting at the new Ponca Tribe of Nebraska offices in Lincoln. This meeting will be a time to share your ideas,

comments, and concerns with your District 3 Tribal Council Representatives, and collaborate with other District 3 members. Members

from both within and outside the Service Delivery area are invited. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the meeting at 1 pm.

Meeting attendees will be entered into a gift card drawing.

Please RSVP no later than October 7th if you plan to attend in person. To RSVP, recieve information to participate virtually, or for more

information, please contact District 3 Tribal Council Representatives Susie Baker, 925.788.0649 and Shanna Carpenter, 402.805.0883.

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Tribal News

September 2023

Fun and games at D4 Back-to-School

District 4 offered backpacks

and bright arcade lights

to students returning to

school. The annual Backto-School event was held at

Pizza Ranch this year, with

D4 member students and

JOM participants receiving

backpacks and game cards

to enjoy the arcade.

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September 2023

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First Annual Creator’s Game Classic brings youth together

The Ponca Tribe of

Nebraska, in conjunction

with several community

partners, hosted the First

Annual Creator’s Game

Classic on Saturday,

August 5th. The event

featured an explanation

of the history and cultural

significance of lacrosse,

sát’ą

and a demonstration

of the game in its more

traditional form, followed

by exhibition games

between teams from

Lincoln and Alliance.

Afterwards, youth had the

opportunity to come try

out basic skills and learn

from coaches and players.

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Domestic Violence

September 2023

Understanding the impact of removal policies

on Native American communities and families

Toby Doucette

Trauma Informed Care

Specialist

The removal of Native

American children

from their families and

communities via social

services and other

governmental agencies has

a long and painful history

with all Native American

communities in the United

States. For the future

of our communities, it

is important to learn

about the historical

context and contributing

factors surrounding the

government’s forced

removal of Native

American children

from their homes, the

devastating impact this

removal has had on

families and communities,

and the efforts that are

being made to address

these issues.

The forced removal

of Native American

children via governmental

agencies can be traced

back to racist beliefs of

assimilation into EuroAmerican culture. In

the late 19th and early

20th centuries, the

government implemented

policies aimed at

forcibly assimilating

Native Americans into

mainstream EuroAmerican culture. This

included the establishment

of boarding schools,

where Native American

children were forcibly

separated from their

families, forbidden from

practicing their culture

and language, and taught

to adopt Western customs.

During this time, Native

American children were

forcibly removed from

their families and placed

in boarding schools

and foster care or

placed with non-Native

Americans through

social services from every

state in America. These

removal policies were

rooted in the Western

belief that by removing

children from their

cultural environments,

they would facilitate

Native assimilation into

mainstream “American”

society. This resulted in

the disruption of family

ties, cultural loss, and

the erasure of Native

American identity and

traditions. It also resulted

in a significant number of

Native children dying to

disease and murder.

untold amount of trauma

from being forcibly

separated from their

families, leading to longlasting psychological and

emotional effects. Families

were torn apart, and

traditional kinship systems

were disrupted, weakening

the fabric of Native

American communities.

Cultural identity and

knowledge were eroded,

and the intergenerational

transmission of language

and traditions was

severely impacted.

Recognizing the harmful

impact of these removal

policies, the Indian Child

Welfare Act (ICWA)

was enacted by the

U.S. Congress in 1978.

ICWA is a federal law

designed to protect the

best interests of Native

American children and

preserve their cultural

identity. It provides

guidelines for child

custody proceedings,

prioritizing placement

with Native American

families, extended

relatives, or tribal

communities. The

United States Supreme

Court upheld ICWA

on 6/15/2023, after

three challenges to

the legitimacy to the

law. Those challenges

were seen by many to

be an attack to tribal

sovereignty and selfgovernance.

continued on next page

The removal of Native

American children

has had devastating

consequences for

individuals, families, and

communities that are

still with us to today.

Children experienced an

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REMOVAL: Continuing efforts needed to heal communities

continued from previous page workers and judges have

In recent years, there

has been a growing

awareness of the need

for reconciliation and

addressing the historical

trauma inflicted on Native

American communities.

Efforts have been made

to collaborate with tribal

governments, support

cultural revitalization,

and improve compliance

with the ICWA. Training

programs for child welfare

been implemented to

ensure the law’s proper

implementation and

to promote cultural

understanding and

sensitivity. There is still

a lot of work to do with

this, but with ICWA being

upheld, there is some

progress being made.

The removal of Native

American children

from their families

and communities and

their placement in

social services has had

a profoundly negative

and long-lasting impact

on Native American

communities. The

historical trauma and

cultural loss suffered

by these children and

their families cannot

be understated. The

enactment of the ICWA

was a significant step

towards rectifying the

harm caused, prioritizing

the preservation of Native

American identity, and

promoting family and

community cohesion.

However, ongoing efforts

are needed to ensure the

proper implementation of

the ICWA and to support

healing, reconciliation,

and the revitalization of

Native American cultures.

There is still a lot of work

that needs to be done.

SAVE THE DATE

Every Child Matters

Awareness Week 2023

Monday, September 25

Presentation & Community Activity

1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Wednesday, September 27

Movie Night: “Older Than America”

1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Friday, September 29

Awareness Walk

Nebraska State Capitol | 1445 K Street | Lincoln, NE

Make plans to join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic

Violence Program for community awareness and

education opportunities surrounding Every Child Matters

Awareness Day, September 30. Every Child Matters is

a movement that was started to shine a light on the

tragedies experienced by Native American/Indigenous/

American Indian children at boarding schools.

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Tribal News

September 2023

ND42 Basketball Camp teaches more than just basketball skills

Ponca Health Services Behavioral

Health hosted the ND42

Basketball Camp in Norfolk and

Lincoln in July, where professional

athlete Noah Dahlman taught kids

basketball drills and the connection

between athletics, health, and

mental wellness.

Honoring Our Missing &

Murdered Indigenous Relatives

Sunday, September 24 | 1:30-3:00 pm

Sioux City Museum | 607 4th St | Sioux City, IA

Everyone is invited to join the Osni Ponka Youth Council as we

honor those relatives taken from us. We will be honoring these

relatives with a short video presentation, followed by a speaker.

Lunch will be provided. Please wear red in honor of our missing

and murdered relatives.

All attendees MUST pre-register for the event. Register online

by using the QR code below, or by visiting

https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/forms/mmir_registration.

For more information, please contact Becci Sullivan at

531.222.4471.

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September 2023

Culture

Dhegiha Language Conference a unique opportunity for Language program

In late July, Ponca Tribe

of Nebraska Culture

and Language staff,

and members of the

Language & Culture

Committee attended

the annual Dhegiha

Language Conference.

The Ponca, Omaha,

Quapaw, Kaw, and Osage

are considered Dhegiha

tribes. This means that

our languages are similar

and have a shared history

and culture. The annual

Dhegiha conference is

an opportunity to come

together, share, and

network regarading

the importance of the

language and what can be

done to preserve it.

There are typically

presentations from

each of the tribes. The

šák’a

two Ponca speakers

that gave presentations

were Dr. Headman and

Eagle Rhodd. Elders

and language staff from

other tribes also gave

presentations.

This was a great

opportunity for our

language staff to

observe and get ideas

from more established

language programs.

The staff learned a lot

and is eager to apply

their new knowledge to

our budding language

program.

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2023 Powwow-Activities

September 2023

Language & Culture Committee hosts meal and hand game Thursday before Powwow

Good, clean fun at Diabetes Program Bubble Run

The annual Diabetes

Walk/Run was held in

conjunction with Friday

night of Powwow.

Walkers and runners of

all ages were exuberantly

showered with bubbles

as they took off down

the road leading to the

Powwow grounds.

Looking for more photos? All our official Ponca Tribe of Nebraska photos are

available on Flickr @PoncaTribeofNE.

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September 2023

2023 Powwow-Activities

Reel Mentors program teaches kids fishing basics

Tribal member Ron

Suverkrubbe’s Real

Mentors program and

the Youth Council invited

youth to come learn

fishing basics on Friday

morning before Powwow.

Participants learned how

to tie basic fishing knots,

and how to cast. This

year, conditions at the

pond were not favorable

for fishing, but the youth

involved had a great time

practicing their casts, and

enjoyed a cookout after

all their hard work.

Archery range a new offering at this year’s Powwow

This year’s activities at Powwow

saw the addition of an archery

range! Open range times were

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offered Saturday morning and

afternoon, and Sunday morning.

Participants learned archery

basics, and had the opportunity

to practice their new skills, or

improve on old ones.

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2023 Powwow

September 2023

29th Annual Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow

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September 2023

2023 Powwow

Watch for even more Powwow photos in October’s edition!

Looking for more photos? All our official Ponca Tribe of Nebraska photos are

available on Flickr @PoncaTribeofNE.

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2023 Powwow-Contest Dances

September 2023

Potato Dance Switch Dance Team Dance

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2023 Powwow-Tournaments

Horseshoe and cornhole tournaments draw great participation

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Health

September 2023

Ponca Health Services-Lincoln hosts Circle of Health event

Ponca Health Services-Lincoln was

proud to host their first Health

Fair this year on July 31st. The

event included information on the

programs offered by the Ponca

Tribe, booths from community

partner agencies, prizes, food,

traditional games, and so much

more. Booths filled the main

hallway and the gym area of the

Lincoln facility, and a meal was

served in the community room.

Ponca Health Services

Annual

Health

Fair

Saturday, September 30 | 10 am-2 pm

5811 S 86th Circle | Omaha, NE

Learn more about achieving and maintaining a healthy

lifestyle with the Ponca Tribe’s programs and services, along

with booths from many community agencies we partner

with, at our Annual Health Fair. Lunch will be provided,

and participants will enjoy lots of activities, freebies, prize

drawings and more! Fun for the entire family! For more

information, contact Candy Schott at 402.315.2768.

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Tribal leadership attends

Great Plains Tribal Leaders

Health Board Summit

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Unclaimed Monies

The Bureau of Trust Funds

Adminstration currently

holds $80 million in

trust for thousands of

beneficiaries with no

known address.

Visit our website for a

list of Ponca Tribe of

Nebraska members that

have unclaimed money:

www.poncatribe-ne.org/

unclaimed-monies/

Members of the Ponca Health Services leadership team

and Tribal Council attended the 2023 Annual Health

Summit of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

(GPTLHB). GPTLHB represents the 18 tribal communities

in the four-state region of South Dakota, North Dakota,

Nebraska & Iowa.

Interested in Ponca Language classes?

Classes stream live at https://call.lifesizecloud.

com/13507809. Additionally, a playlist of previous

language classes can be found on the Ponca

Tribe of Nebraska YouTube channel. For more

information, please contact Ricky Wright, Culture

Director, at rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.org, or

402.371.8834, ext. 120.

PONCA TRIBE OF

NEBRASKA MEMBERS:

Complete the Tribal Member Needs Assessment

by September 15, 2023 to be entered into a

drawing for $100 Visa gift cards!

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members 18 years and older

nationwide are invited to complete the Tribal Member

Needs Assessment. Your responses to this assessment

are crucial to help shape how Tribal resources and

programs are structured to meet member needs now and

in the future.

The assessment can be accessed via QR Code,

at https://forms.gle/uy94HxguwzYUBx2K6

or a hard copy can be mailed upon request or picked up at

office sites from the Office Coordinator.

Return hard copy assessments to:

Tribal Council

P.O. Box 288

Niobrara, NE 68760.

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September 2023

Ponca Tribe Environmental Department hosts Tribal Science Council

July 25th-27th,

the Ponca Tribe of

Nebraska Environmental

Department and

the Santee Sioux

Environmental

Department co-hosted

the bi-annual meeting

of the National Tribal

Science Council, which

includes representation

from tribes from all 10

EPA regions as well as

the EPA counterparts.

On Tuesday, July 25th,

Environmental Director

Misha Mazurkewycz

kicked off the meeting

by sharing the programs

and current activities of

the PTN Environmental

Department. Tribal

Council Vice Chair and

District 1 Representative

Angie Starkel also

shared more about the

Tribe’s land, history,

and relationship with

the environment. After

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the Monday morning

session, attendees had the

opportunity to tour the

Ponca Educational Trail,

with Councilwoman

Starkel providing more

information on the Tribe,

the Trail, and the stories

of the Ponca People in

their homelands.

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September 2023

Tribal News

Job fairs highlight career

opportunities for members

During July, the Ponca

Tribe of Nebraska, in

conjunction with Prairie

Flower Casino and

Woodstone Inc, held

job fairs at each office

location to showcase

the open positions for

the next phase of the

Prairie Flower Casino

construction project.

Did you miss our in

person fairs, but are

stillinterested in one

of the open positions?

The Ponca Tribe will be

hosting a virtual job fair

on October 4 to provide

more information on the

many great opportunities

with Woodstone. You

can also reach out to Joe

Merwin at jmerwin@

woodstoneinc.com for

more information.

Build your future

as you help us

build ours!

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR

October 4, 2023 | 5-8 pm

Online via Teams at:

https://ow.ly/Uqw650PEzbv

Meeting ID: 252 337 507 023

Passcode: ew6icD

Join us online to find out about the many

career opportunities available on the

next phase of construction for Prairie

Flower Casino! We are looking for Ponca

members to join Woodstone as Assistant

Superintendent and Assistant Project

Manager, along with a wide variety of jobs

in associated construction trades. No

experience necessary. If you’re interested

in a career in construction and/or trades,

log on and learn more!

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Education

September 2023

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.org

or aknudsen@poncatribe-ne.org, 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.

Winter 2023 deadline: November 15, 2023

Spring 2024 deadline: December 15, 2023

Summer 2024 deadline: May 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.org. *Ponca tribal

enrollment is required for ALL education programs*

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September 2023

Enrollment

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

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Approved: 10/18/2008

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DATE

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Enrollment

September 2023

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

TRIBAL MEMBERS

(please print)

NAME:_________________________________________DOB:_________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________PHONE:______________________

I DO YOU WANT YOUR SS NUMBER ON YOUR ID CARD? YES_________OR NO_________

If yes, please check one of the following: Full SS number_____ or Last 4 digits only_____

By marking Yes you understand it is your responsibility to keep your SSN confidential and acknowledge

that the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is not responsible if the card is lost or stolen.

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(pleaseON

print)

WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR BLOOD QUANTUM

YOUR ID? YES_____OR NO_____

***Don't forget to include

your picture!

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

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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.)

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September 2023

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.org, or contact the Niobrara

or Lincoln offices.

We appreciate your help!

INACTIVE MEMBERS AS OF 9/1/2023

Anthony, Jr., Steven Scott

Arrow, Robert Eugene

Bagent, Wayne Orval

Baggett, Donovon Joseph

Baker, Jacob Jessie Bowen

Banuelos, Christa Rose

Barber, Gabriela Marie

Bear, Joshua Gilbert

Beaver, Jason Chaska

Becker, Jr., Anthony Arnold

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

Boettger, Jarell Duncan

Boyer, Berlin N.

Branstiter, Brett Theodore

Brownrigg, Steven Francis

Buffalo Chief, Martel

Buffalo Chief, Santana

Marquerite

Burston, Sandra Lee

Carter, Amber Lynn

Cooks, Jeremy Jurai

Cournoyer-Galindo,

Monique Rosabelle

Courtright, Michael Todd

Crowder, Delorse Sue

Cutshall, Katline James

Danielson, Daniel James

Drapeaux, Juston Lee

Eckley, Lane Emory

Eilers, Richard James

Esser, Jeremiah Joseph

Evans, Kaci Antonette

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Evans, Matthew James

Fasthorse, Beverlee Ann

Fink, Alissa Rose

Flagg, I I I., George Albert

Flowers, Diamonds Ann

Flowers, Joseph

Foley, Michael Joseph

Freeman, Xavier Lee

Garcia, Cia Christine

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

Haahr, Anneliese Teresa

Hamilton, Bobbi-Jo Danielle

Hart-La Londe,

Kaedyn Mikael

Hennek, Gail Howe

Henritze, Karen June

Hill, Mary Jane

Hocking-Gosnell, Zalla C.

Holiday, Vessa Cheriss

Hope, Dorothea Jo Ann

Horine, Ashley Danielle

Howard, Michelle Leigh

Howard, Truman Ardell

Howe, Richard H.

Humphreys, Belinda Kay

Iron Thunder, Norman Noel

Jeppesen, Zachary Lee

Johnson, Daniel James

Johnson, Lukus Tyler

Johnson, Nicholas Adair

Jones, Christopher Lee

Kelso, James Alan

Kerrigan, Kathleen Ann

King, Gavin Michael

Klug, Jeremy Tyler

Krueger, Annette Marie

Kyles, Jarred Joseph

Lasley, Santana Rose

Latimer, LaRohn Lewis

Le Roy, Gisele Marie

Lerew Jr, Zachariah Ray

Lieb, Donovan Joseph

Lieb, Sylas Vittorio

Linn, Micayla Naomi

Little, Jeromy Todd

Livermore, Lakin Mardell

Lopez, Jr., Juan Francisco

Maben, Jessica Paige

Mann, Sydney Desiree`

Mategko, Lisa Louise

McGrath, Bryan Thomas

McGrath, Daniel Patrick

McGraw, Landon Harris

Mercier, Jade Sharice

Peck, Brandalynn

Peck, Tyler Duane

Petersen, Kevin Lee

Phillips, Noah Trench

Phillips, William Diamond

Pierce, Raychel Marie

Polly, Rachael Anne

Prichard, Joseph John

Prunty, Austin Joe

Quintana Jr, Arthur Jose

Raymond, Joseph Allen

Richard, Robert Brandon

Roberts, Marquitta Ruby

Rulo, Byron

Russell, Kristina Anne

Sainz, Tritia Jeanene

Saiz, Jr., Augustine Mark

Sarton, Gwendolyn Lee

Schmidt, Jr., Karl Michael

Scuderi, Jana Marie

Scurlocke,

Athena Larissa Lucille

Sherman, Brian Nicholas

Sherman, Cody Lee

Sherman, Harold Dewayne

Sherman, John Glenn

Sherman, Michael Ray

Sherman, Mitchell Everett

Sherman, Robert Le Roy

Sherman, William Edward

Skinner, Jessie Russell

Smith, Ashley Nicole

Smith, Joni Sue

Sparks, Carter Mason

Standsblack, Marko Tulio

Stivers, Amanda Katherine

Stuczynski, Drake Keegan

Swinarski, Alicia Estrada

Thomas, II,

Scott Richard Herbert

Thomas, Jenny Anne

Thomas, Natana Lynn

Thomas, Robin Diane

Treichler, Jasmine Dawn

Tubbs, Shea Micah

Vaughan, Linda Lou

Veals, Clifford James

Velder, Tristen Leo Spencer

Voss, Michael Roy

Waters, Deon Koleen

Wayte, April May

Wells, Isaiah David

Weston, Mikah James

Wilson, Clarence Roy

Wilson, Justice Carrie Marie

Wright, Kiera Michelle

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

Member’s Corner

September 2023

Welcome!

Congratulations!

Danny Barfield Jr. and Kanesha Whitcomb,

Omaha, would like to introduce Damari

and Damiri Barfield born February 12th at

7:10am and 7:11am (4 lbs 3oz & 4 lbs 9oz,

17.4 inches & 17.1 inches at birth)

Ponca Tribe members Lavara and Nate Gilpin

represented Team Wisconsin at the 2023 North

American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Elder’s Committee

Meetings

September 11 | 10 am

Ponca Office | Norfolk, NE

The Gilpin family has a tradition of award winning

athletes competing in the North American

Indigenous games.

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

Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

L-R:Michael Gilpin 2014 BBB Gold Medal - Regina

SA, Nate Gilpin 2023 BBB Gold Medal - Halifax, Nova

Scotia, and Lavara Gilpin 2017 GBB Gold Medal Toronto, ON.

Ponca members, Gilpin Siblings Gold Medalists.

Gilpin strong, making Indian country proud!

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September 2023

In the face of seemingly insurmountable health

challenges, I am a proud mom to twin Ponca

members and we choose to inspire others to live life

to the fullest by embracing the spirit of adventure

and cherishing every moment. My name is Jonelle

Drapeau, and despite battling Rheumatoid Arthritis,

Epilepsy, Brainstem Compression Disorder, Cerebellar

Stroke Syndrome, Lupus SLE, Brain Aneurism, and loss

of eyesight, I refuse to let my health define my life.

Member’s Corner

Camp Powwow in South Dakota. We were captivated

by her skill and passion as she performed with grace

and enthusiasm. We also had a heartwarming surprise

when Maximus, inspired by his sister’s dedication,

decided to join her in the arena at the Greenwood

Powwow. It was a testament to the loving bond shared

between the twins and their deep-rooted connection

to cultural heritage.

My only goal in life is to inspire my children to make

I am a devoted parent to energetic 6-year-old twins,

the most out of life despite any hurdles and to teach

Jeanetta and Maximus. Rather than allowing my health them to be proud to say that they are of Ponca and

conditions to get the best of me, I choose to focus on Ihanktowan descent.

creating memorable experiences for my children, filling

I instill in my children that life is precious, and every

their lives with joy and adventure.

moment should be cherished. By engaging in all of the

My twins and I make the most of our free time

above activities together, we not only create beautiful

by engaging in a wide array of outdoor activities.

memories but also strengthen our family bond and are

Kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, jumping on the

able to celebrate our heritage daily.

trampoline, finding rock climbing walls, swimming,

As Indigenous people our resilience of the human

biking, walking our dog Pongo, and fishing are just a

spirit is strong and we become a beacon of hope for

few of the exciting adventures we embark on together.

everyone facing adversity. One of my favorite daily

Our shared love for the great outdoors and our Native

reminders; it is not the challenges we encounter that

American connection to nature resonate deeply with

define us but rather how we choose to respond to

our family values.

them.

One activity that holds special significance in our

As a mother of twins enrolled in the Ponca Tribe of

lives is attending Powwows. Witnessing my daughter

Nebraska, I ask everyone to cherish their culture, seize

Jeanetta embrace her passion for dance has been

each day with gusto, and make the most of every

my source of immense pride and joy. Jeanetta’s

moment. By sharing our lives I hope it inspires others

grandfather, world-renowned Hoop Dancer, Dallas

to overcome their own obstacles, celebrate life, and

Chief Eagle, has been a guiding force in nurturing

embrace the gift of every new day with a spirit of

her love for dancing. Recently, Jeanetta was gifted

adventure and resilience.

her very own fist hoops by her grandfather. It was

a moment of great significance as she unveiled her

Wopida, Jonelle Drapeau

unique hoop dancing style at the most recent Milk’s

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Ponca Tribe OFNebraska

P.O. Box 288

Niobrara, NE 68760

onc

org

atrib

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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