# Members brave snow and > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aponca_nebraska%3A66e4ad4388c2f10e ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Member News Restoration Powwow 2023 Members brave snow and chilly weather to enjoy expanded Restoration Powwow December 2023 Tribal News December 2023 Chairwoman Schmidt speaks at White House’s “Communities in Action” event (WASHINGTON) – Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Chairwoman Candace Schmidt was in attendance at the White House to participate in the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Communities in Action” event, focusing on federal investment in the states of Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Chairwoman Schmidt shared with White House officials how federal investment in Nebraska and Indian Country is benefiting Tribal Members by better connecting and protecting their communities. “For more than 30 years, since our restoration by the federal government, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has steadily rebuilt our tribal rolls, slowly reclaimed our native land by repurchasing it and invested in critical services our Members deserve,” said Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Chairwoman Candace Schmidt. “I appreciate the White House’s invitation to share how federal investment is benefiting our community. As a Tribe restored without a settlement, federal infrastructure dollars are critical to connect our people – both through safe and reliable • Investments to betterprotect smaller communities from extreme flooding, like what the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has experienced in recent years in Niobrara, Neb. • Three formula grant opportunities totaling more than $1.1 million for rural areas and Tribal Transit through the Infrastructure Investtransportation channels, across Nebraska. This ment and Jobs Act (IIJA). and by connecting our includes: The Ponca Tribe of Nepeople digitally through • $67 million in levee braska operates the Ponca high-speed internet that repairs in the Missouri Express transportation will allow them to learn River Basin announced by service, which is available and access Tribal services, the Army Corps of Engi- to both Tribal Members like health care, job trainneers and the general public. ing and cultural preservation. Further, funding for flood mitigation efforts will protect our people, land, crops, and our sacred buffalo in the Missouri River Basin.” The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has a 15-county service delivery area, which spans portions of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The Tribe maintains offices in Lincoln, Neb., Niobrara, Neb., Norfolk, Neb., Omaha (Ralston), Neb. and Sioux City, Iowa. According to the White House, nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding has been announced for 127 infrastructure projects On the cover: Ponca member Charlie Iron Thunder dances at the 2023 Restoration Powwow, held October 28 in Norfolk, NE. More pictures of the Restoration Powwow can be found on pages 2-3. December 2023 Tribal News Chairwoman’s Corner Greetings Relatives, Standing Bear and the small band get released Over 146 years ago the and allowed to continue Ponca people experienced northward, but the our greatest challenge trial was a momentous as a people; being victory. For it was at forcibly removed from this point Native people our homelands along the were declared “persons” Niobrara river. During the according to the law. Ponca Trail of Tears we lost nearly everything… Despite everything our land, resources, relatives leaders overcame, there of all ages, and our home. was still more our people Even through the heavy had to endure. In 1962, rains, mud, cold weather, the Northern Ponca were and all the tremendous identified as one of the loss the Ponca people did tribes to be terminated not lose hope. through the Termination Act. For nearly 30 years Hope of something the Northern Ponca lost better back home. even more, including Through perseverance our culture and identity. and commitment to Thankfully, once again our fulfilling a promise, our people did not give up. Chief Standing Bear and a The Ponca Restoration band of others began the Committee was formed trek back north to return in an effort to regain home. This journey led federal recognition. It was to more adversity (such through these efforts as being arrested shortly that we were restored after they left), but the 33 years ago on October outcome in the end was 31, 1990. Had those worth it. Not only did on the committee not Other activities/events to highlight: • Second general membership meeting held on 11/18 • NCAI Convention and Great Plains Caucuses • Strategic Planning Sessions • BIA Budget Meetings • G2E Gaming Expo • Turkey giveaways and holiday events • Nebraska Intertribal Coalition Meeting • Office site visits and planning meetings • Housing Legal Symposium wí’ come together for the betterment of all of us, we would not have what we do today. We have come a long way and have a lot to be proud of. I truly believe together we can achieve anything. On Ponca Restoration Day, we remember and reflect. Remember all that our ancestors endured and overcame. Reflect on what it truly means to be Ponca. I wish all our relatives and friends a wonderful holiday season. If this year you have an empty seat, leave that spirit plate in your loved ones honor, cherish those memories, and be gentle on yourself. Take care and talk soon. WiBthaHa, Candace Schmidt Ponca Tribal Chairwoman • Prairie Flower Casino celebrates 5 years (thank you PFC team members!) • Hand Game and Restoration Powwow (celebrating 33 years!) • Native American Heritage Month Proclamation from Nebraska Governor • Chief Standing Bear Prize for Courage Dinner (Congrats Senator Brewer!) • Ponca Pa’tha’ta Ceremonial Opening of first Ponca Earthen Lodge (congrats to our southern relatives!) EMAIL: candaces@poncatribe-ne.org PHONE (call/text): (402) 860-1497 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 1 2023 Restoration Powwow 2 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska December 2023 nąbá December 2023 dábdì 2023 Restoration Powwow Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 3 Culture December 2023 Hand Game held in conjunction with Restoration Powwow Looking for more photos? All our official Ponca Tribe of Nebraska photos are available on Flickr @PoncaTribeofNE. 4 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska dúba December 2023 Tribal News District 3 members enjoy monthly potluck On November 11th, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members in District 3 gathered to enjoy the first of many monthly pot lucks. These events are scheduled for the second Saturday of every month. Tribal Council provides the main entree, and members are invited to bring a side dish to share. For more information, please contact District 3 Tribal Council Representatives Susie Baker, 925.788.0649 and Shanna Carpenter, 402.805.0883 Winners of the District 1 Pumpkin Carving Contest Calling all Ponca Artists! Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members are invited to submit their designs for the 30th Annual Northern Ponca Powwow t-shirt. The artist whose design is selected will be compensated $300 for their art, and have their art credited on the t-shirt. Artists may submit previously submitted art. Designs MUST be submitted NO LATER THAN 11:59 pm, February 29th, 2024. Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members only. All artwork must be high resolution, and scalable to t-shirt size. For more information, or to submit designs, please email rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.org. sát’ą Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 5 Tribal News December 2023 Members enjoy Halloween food, fun, a 6 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska šáp’è December 2023 Tribal News and games at District events in October! District 3 District 4 December 21 | 5-7 pm December 14 | 6 pm Holiday Dinner Christmas Party Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Community Room 1600 Windhoek | Lincoln, NE District 3 members are invited to come celebrate the holidays together. Join us for food, activities, Bingo, gifts for the whole family, and a visit from Santa! Dress your best for FREE family portraits! Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Gym & Cafeteria 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE District 4 members are invited to come celebrate the holidays together. Join us for a hot cocoa station, meal, bounce houses, a visit from Santa, and live music! Dress your best for FREE family portraits! For more information, please contact Kyle Taylor at 402.750.4299. For more information, please contact District 3 Tribal Council Reps: Susie Baker, 925.788.0649 and Shanna Carpenter, 402.805.0883 p’énąbà Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 7 Tribal News December 2023 Cornhole tournament held before Restoration Powwow adman Ste Roy-Jai Fred Le Stetson University vs. UNO Mavericks December 17 |1:00 pm Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street | Omaha, NE Jai Steadman, proud Ponca Tribe of Nebraska member, and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Independence Community College in Kansas would like to invite Native American students and their families to come and watch as Stetson University takes on the UNO Mavericks. There will be free food and drinks, and holiday goodie bags. Transportation to and from the game is also available. For more information, or to RSVP, please call Nancie at 402.450.1095. 8 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Honoring Fred LeRoy, Former Ponca Tribe Chairman p’edábdì December 2023 Tribal News Omaha elders enjoy movie showing On Friday, October 20, some members of the Omaha elders group had the opportunity to attend one of the first showings of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” thanks to an anonymous donor. Everyone had a great time. We would like to thank our donor for their generosity that enabled these elders to have that experience! Toys for Tots Distribution District 1 - Niobrara Headquarters & Sioux City December 11 | 8 am-4:30 pm District 2 - Ralston Transit Building December 7 | 9 AM - 3 PM (Ponca) December 8 | 10AM - 6PM (Ponca) December 14 & 15 (Any Natives) District 3 - December 15 | 10AM - 4PM District 4 - December 14 1 hour prior to Holiday event - end The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is holding a Toys for Tot distribution at all office locations for ALL Ponca Youth (regardless of residency in the Service Delivery Area), NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED! Members must come to the office location on the date/time specified to pick up gifts. No gifts will be delivered. šák’a ˛ Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 9 Health December 2023 Diabetes Program holds Diabetes Day presentations The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program held several presentations across the office locations in recognition of World Diabetes Day on November 14th. Diabetes Program staff presented information about diabetes, and gave a cooking demonstration on a diabetes diet friendly meal. Culture teachers wanted! Are you interested in sharing Ponca culture and knowledge with others? The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Culture Department is seeking Ponca members interested in teaching various aspects of Ponca culture (regalia, beading, singing, dancing, food, etc.) at classes throughout the coming year. To be considered, please send a sample of your work (video, picture, etc.) to Culture Director Ricky Wright, Jr. at rwrightjr@ poncatribe-ne.org or 402.371.8834. MEMBER NEEDED FOR POWWOW COMMITTEE VACANCY Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on the Pow Wow Committee for a term that will expire on 9/30/25. Letters of Interest are being accepted at this time. Committee members are paid a $250 stipend plus mileage reimbursement up to 410 miles at the current federally approved rate. If you are interested in serving please submit your letter of interest to Ponca Tribal Council, Attn: Candace Repenning, P.O. Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760 or via e-mail to crepenning@poncatribe-ne.org. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2023. 10 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska gdébą December 2023 Health Do you have a medical billing concern? In the event that Ponca Health Services cannot provide the needed specialty care, the PRC program may be available to pay for care administered by private or external healthcare providers. The PRC Program is considered the payer of last resort and Federal Regulations require patients to exhaust all health care resources available to them from private insurance, state health programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) before the PRC program can provide payment. There are several requirements before a patient can be authorized for the program. Please call 402-371-8834 for more information about the PRC program. Questions to ask yourself when you are referred to an outside doctor: 1. Did your Ponca Health Service provider submit a PRC referral? 2. Did you consult with the PRC Department about your referral? 3. Did you inform the outside doctor’s office that you are PRC eligible? 4. Did you provide your insurance card to the doctor’s office during your visit? Steps to take when you receive a medical bill in the mail: 1. Call the phone number that is located on your patient bill: • Inform the office that you received a bill in the mail. • Provide account number and any other information they request. • Inquire if they have your insurance information, if not provide it. • Inform them that you are Ponca Health Service PRC eligible. Facts to know about PRC Funds: 1. PRC receives yearly funding. It is used from October 1st to September 30th. 2. All PRC patient referrals must be approved, otherwise PRC funding will not be applied to your patient bill. 3. PRC patients must apply for any alternate resources for which you may be eligible (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance etc.) 4. PRC funding is a Payer of last resort. It pays only for costs not paid for by your alternate resources. 2. Submit your bill to the Ponca Health Service PRC Department: • PRC does not always know that you have an unpaid medical bill. • Please contact a PRC Staff member to discuss your bill. • Please submit your most current updated insurance card, so our system can be updated accordingly. Ponca Health Services - Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk NE 68701 Phone: 402.371.8834 or 800.405.0365 | Fax: 402.371.0176 agdíwį Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 11 Emergency Services December 2023 Take these important steps to prepare your car and home There are lots of things to look forward to in December – the holidays, good food, family, bright lights, but with this joyful time of year also comes winter weather. contact with the road surface, causing a loss of traction. In some cases, a little under inflation (2-4 psi) may be beneficial. life. They are best kept stored for long periods by charging fully then discharging to about 70-75% of storage capacity before storage. Winter weather in the Midwest is extremely variable and can sometimes prove unpredictable, even for the most seasoned meteorologists. That’s why we should always be prepared to face any winter weather conditions. d. Brakes serviced and inspected The Ponca Tribe’s Environmental and Emergency Services Departments would like to share a comprehensive list of important tips and tricks to be properly prepared for winter weather. g. Air conditioning serviced. Some makes of automobiles route defroster air through air conditioning first to dry it out b. Booster packs for jump-starting automobiles use a leadacid battery. They should be stored in a place where temperatures are well above freezing when not packed for travel and should not be subjected to very cold temperatures for long periods. They should be maintained, routinely checked for charge purposes, and recharged immediately after use to maintain optimal efficiency. Many booster packs now come with additional power features, such as USB ports for charging cell phones and digital devices. Some booster packs even come with built-in AC power inverter and can run some low-power AC devices 1. Have proper winter footwear and outerwear. e. All fluids at optimal levels and changed as needed, especially engine oil, transmission fluid, and brake fluid f. Windshield wipers replaced 4. Make sure you always have at least a half tank of gas in your car at all times during the winter months. 2. Always have some sort of emera. Top off before you go on any gency roadside survival kit ready trips greater than 10 or 15 in case your car gets stuck or miles away from your starting stalls during bad weather. This point over open roads roadside kit could consist of any b. Keep your gas tank full durof the following: first aid kit, ing periods of extreme cold c. Avoid discharging your cell winter clothes, snow shovel and to help fight development of phone. Be sure to not let your brush, blanket(s), emergency moisture in the fuel tank due cell phone get below a healthy blanket, flare(s), jumper cables, to condensation (temps below minimum battery life, such cell phone charger, flashlight, -10F) as 30%. This helps the batwater, snacks (non-perishable tery maintain life in very cold foods), tow rope, spare tire, 5. Have flashlights and extra battemperatures. survival candles, compass etc. teries stored at work and at home. Keep in mind, very cold 6. If you take any prescription 3. Be sure to have your car or temperatures can greatly reduce medications, make sure you truck made ready for winter. battery life. Batteries, flashlights, are stocked up in case you are a. Battery tested and charged and booster packs should not be unable to get to the pharmacy. (replace if it is 5 years or stored in vehicles overnight or NOTE: Some drugs are conolder) for lengthy periods. trolled substances and stock of additional doses or refilling beb. Tire tread at least 4/32” deep a. Li-ION powered storage fore a prescription runs out may on all four tires devices, such as power bricks, not be possible. should be charged and disc. Tires inflated to proper prescharged every three months 7. Always have an emergency heat sure. Over inflation causes the to maintain their best battery source available in case your tire tread to not have good 12 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska agdínąbá December 2023 Emergency Services e, to protect yourself and your family in winter weather. primary heat source fails. Examples of this include: a fireplace, wood stove, or a space heater. able food that can sustain your household for at least a week. 13. Have extra food and an appropriate warm shelter for animals living on your property. For animals that spend a majority of their time outside, care must be taken to protect them from strong winds that come along 9. Be sure to have sewer vents and with winter weather. Outdoor chimney flues inspected and animals may also require more ensure proper operation. If vents feed than normal during cold are not maintained, they may periods. ice up and cause a back-up of gas into the house. Chimney 14. If possible, purchase a NOAA flues that are not cleaned when Weather Radio or portable radio needed may be at risk of causing to receive emergency information. a chimney fire when in use. a. Download a weather radio 10. Weatherproof your home, app, NWS Weather app, or check for and seal any drafts, FEMA Alerts app on your especially around doors and phone. windows. b. Be able to receive weather and 11. If you have babies or toddlers community information by in your home, be sure to stock means other than internet or up on plenty of diapers, forprovider subscription service. mula, baby medication, baby 15. Finally, if you are stranded foods, and/or additional nursing while driving, do these things: supplies that may be needed, including high protein foods and/ a. Stay with your vehicle – it is or lactation aid supplements for the best form of shelter you the nursing mom. will be able to find, especially if you have it stocked with a. Traveling with baby, be sure a winter survival kit. It also to have an extra diaper bag in offers you the best chances the trunk with items such as: of being found by immediate portable changing pad, extra responders or others willing/ diapers, diaper cream, hand able to give aid. sanitizer, baby wipes, extra sippy cup, bottle and/or pacib. Call – be sure to call on your fier. Be sure to keep a heavy cellphone for help. Most winter coat, hat, gloves, smart phones are equipped warm socks, extra baby food, with a maps app that you can and toys/games for baby in use to give your location to the cabin with you. emergency responders. 8. Make sure your carbon monoxide detectors are working correctly and that the outside vent is clear of leaves, debris, and snow. 12. In case of power outages, keep on hand a supply of non-perishagdídábdì c. Take Inventory – if you have one, go through winter survival kit to check on all items. If you do not have a winter survival kit, take and inventory supplies and tools that are in your vehicle. Take stock of how much fuel the vehicle has. d. Remain calm – In this situation, it is best to remain calm to avoid expending too much energy. e. Keep Warm – use emergency survival blankets and winter clothes to stay warm. Several people can huddle together for warmth and conservation of body heat. f. Turn on Hazard lights – Be sure to turn on your hazard lights so emergency responders can see your automobile. This also alerts snow plows that you are there to avoid any collisions. g. Run Car Periodically – Run the vehicle as necessary every hour to keep the battery and cell phone charged and the cabin warmed. Avoid running many auxiliary systems to conserve power. h. Occasionally check that the exhaust pipe is clear of snow. A clogged pipe can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning i. Wait – Wait for help If you have any further questions on topics about or related to this article, please reach out to the Environmental Department or Emergency Services Department. All contact Information can be found on the Ponca website: https://www. poncatribe-ne.org/ Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 13 Health December 2023 Members and staff go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 14 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska agdídúba December 2023 Elders Elders groups get spooky for Halloween! Elders Christmas Parties Lincoln: December 11 Omaha: December 12 Sioux City: December 13 Norfolk: December 14 Niobrara: December 15 12-2 pm all locations! Elders are invited to join the CHWs for holiday food and fun. Enjoy holiday games, and wear your ugliest sweater for the Ugly Sweater Contest! Prizes will be awarded. agdísát’ą Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 15 Behavioral Health December 2023 Behavioral Health Book Club gets active The Behavioral Health Book Club in Lincoln promoted activity at the November meeting, with a variety of traditional activities including archery and lacrosse, followed by a book discussion. This club is part of a partnership with the Lincoln Indian Center, and meets the first Monday of each month. Behavioral Health Food Pantry Third Wednesday of each month | 9 am-12 pm Ponca Admin Building | 5805 S 86th Circle | Omaha, NE Ponca Health Services | 1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE Ponca Tribe Gym Building | 1800 Syracuse Ave. | Norfolk, NE Ponca Health Services – Behavioral Health is pleased to be able to offer food pantry to all current Ponca Health Services clients. Sioux City and Niobrara will have pantry delivery available. Please reach out to your case manager. Clients MUST reach out to their case manager to ensure all required assessments are completed in advance of pantry days. Omaha: Bri Gardner 402.738.3153 bgardner@poncatribe-ne.org Lincoln: Salissa Tonkin 402.940.2602 stonkin@poncatribe-ne.org Norfolk: Kylie Haase 531.242.1027 khaase@poncatribe-ne.org Sioux City: Chris Denney 712.258.0500 cdenney@poncatribe-ne.org 16 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska agdíšáp’è December 2023 Behavioral Health Norfolk Behavioral Health Youth Group in full swing with fall events The Norfolk area Behavioral Health Youth group has been active this fall, participating in a variety of activities and awareness events, including Go Purple events to promote domestic violence awareness. The group meets each Wednesday. For more information, contact Leah Franklin at 402-371-8834. agdíp’énąbà Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 17 Tribal News December 2023 D2 SDA elder holiday basket thank you A special THANKS to Shannon Malone and Trezure Patlan for always ensuring that our D2 SDA elders are taken care of with their holiday food baskets. Shannon and Trezure continue to help purchase, assemble, and deliver these baskets to our elders 65+ in the Omaha area. We appreciate all you do! - Becci and Falon Ponca Tribe OFNebraska PO N TH CO U 18 CIL YO Limit of two products per female Ponca Tribe of NE member. Must be between the ages of 12-24. Must be actively enrolled and information must match that of enrollment. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. NI KA Female Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members ages 12-24 can order any two menstrual products: • Period Panties • Menstrual Cup • Nighttime Pads Order any two products for FREE online at https:// ow.ly/YxtJ50PKLpt. The products will be mailed directly to you. N Period. OS No problem. All female Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members ages 12-24 are invited to participate in the Osni Ponka Youth Council No Problem. Period. Project. U agdíp’edábdì December 2023 Youth Council Youth Council Great Pumpkin Contest Winners Youth Winners 1st Place - Aidan Thompson 2nd Place - Rolando Venegas 3rd Place - Ava Beauvais Adult Winners 1st Place - Elizabeth Venegas 2nd Place - Michael Wright 3rd Place - Bradley Johnson 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.org or pate@poncatribe-ne.org. agdíšąk’a Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 19 Education December 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. Spring 2024 deadline: December 15, 2023 Summer 2024 deadline: May 15, 2024 Fall 2024 deadline: August 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) 20 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 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* gdébąnąbá December 2023 Tribal News 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! Interested in pursuing a career in trucking? The Ponca WIOA Program may be able to connect you with resources! PONCA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Colleen Plasek | Ralston | 402.315.2765 Bianca Moreno | Norfolk | 531.207.2455 Lisa Agans | Lincoln | 531.893.3931 gdébąnąbá kí wí’ Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 21 Enrollment December 2023 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 12/1/2023 Ahlman, Dylan Andrew Anthony, Jr., Steven Scott Arrow, Robert Eugene Bagent, Wayne Orval Baggett, Alex James Baggett, Donovon Joseph 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 Burston, Sandra Lee Carter, Amber Lynn Christiansen, Delores Alexandrea Christiansen, Kari Bianca 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 Eckley, Leigha Irene Evans, Kaci Antonette 22 Evans, Matthew James Fasthorse, Beverlee Ann Fink, Alissa Rose Flagg, I I I., George Albert Flowers, Diamonds Ann Flowers, Joseph Foley, Michael Joseph Foster, Michele Paige 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 Haak, Mikayla Patricia Hamilton, Bobbi-Jo Danielle Hansen, Dorothy Johannah Hart-La Londe, Kaedyn Mikael Hennek, Gail Howe Henritze, Joseph Dale Henritze, Karen June Hill, Mary Jane Hocking-Gosnell, Zalla C. Hope, Dorothea Jo Ann Horine, Ashley Danielle Howard, Truman Ardell Howe, Richard H. Humphreys, Belinda Kay Jeppesen, Zachary Lee Johnson, Daniel James Johnson, Lukus Tyler Johnson, Nicholas Adair Jones, Christopher Lee Kelso, James Alan Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Kerrigan, Kathleen Ann King, Gavin Michael Klug, Jeremy Tyler Knudsen, Anthony James Krueger, Annette Marie Kyles, Jarred Joseph Latimer, LaRohn Lewis Le Roy Jr, Uriah David 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, Sydney Desiree` Mategko, Lisa Louise McAtee, Laiya Nicole McClure III, Tommy James Franklin McGrath, Bryan Thomas McGrath, Daniel Patrick Mercier, Jade Sharice Morris, Joseph James Mullen, Owen Dean Pass, Taylor Lynn 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 Sarton, Gwendolyn Lee 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 Shiltz, Shirley Ann Smith, Ashley Nicole Standsblack, Marko Tulio Stegman, Mi’a Miwasa Nevaeh Stivers, Andrew Jonathan 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 Wright, Kiera Michelle Young, Ma Kenna Kay gdébąnąbá kí nąbá December 2023 Enrollment (Please sign your name in the area below with a BLACK felt tip marker) I I 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_____ I 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. TRIBAL MEMBERS (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 ____________________________________________________________________________ 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_________ If please check one of of the the following following:must Full be SSsubmitted: number_____ or Last 4 digits only_____ 2. yes, Clear readable copies a: State Driver’s License, State ID Card or other valid Picture ID card TRIBAL MEMBERS (It must have your picture and signature on it) By marking Yes you understand it is your responsibility to keep your SSN confidential and acknowledge (please print) thatb:the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is not responsible if the card is lost oris,stolen. If you are not an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe, but your child you must still submit a copy of your State Driver’s License, State ID Card or other valid Picture ID and a copy of your child(s) Social Security Card and Tribal Enrollment Card for proof of enrollment. NAME:_________________________________________DOB:_________________________ 3. Photo Options: ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________ You can email a current photo (without filters) to - enrollment@poncatribe-ne.org OR You may mail documentation and your ____________________________________________________________________________ current photo to: DOPonca YOUTribe WANT YOUR SS NUMBER ON YOUR ID CARD? YES_________OR NO_________ of Nebraska Enrollment Department If yes, please check one of the following: Full SS number_____ or Last 4 digits only_____ PO Box 288 ByNiobrara, marking NE Yes68760-0288 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. Ponca Tribe OFNebraska gdébąnąbá kí dábdì 23 Enrollment December 2023 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 24 Ponca Tribe O Nebraska Approved: 10/18/2008 F _______________________________ DATE gdébąnąbá kí dúba December 2023 Member’s Corner Welcome! Phoenix Au, born on Sept 10th. He gets his name from the his grandma on his dads side and the mythical bird. His grandpa gave him his indigenous name which is dragonfly. His name means to overcome hardship. Dragonflies remind us to take time to reconnect with our own strength courage and happiness. We also believe he was handpicked by his big brother in heaven. Phoenix’s mother, Nikki, and his father, William, come from vastly different cultures and walks of life. Nikki was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska in a multi-racial family and William was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York as Chinese-American but with their unity came the wonderful creation of new chapters in the lives of many and a path of new beginnings. Phoenix is a proud member of the Ponca tribe and the newest descendant to Chief Standing Bear. Elder’s Committee Meetings December 4 | 10 am Headquarters | Niobrara, NE January 8 | 10 am Ponca Office | Norfolk, NE 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 gdébąnąbá kí sát’ą Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 25 P.O. Box 288 Niobrara, NE 68760 onc p . w w w org . e n e 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 ahgthee dubah The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Newsletter is published monthly and printed by Printco Graphics, Omaha, Nebraska. Deadline for submissions is the 1st of each month. In the event the 1st falls on a weekend, submissions are due the Friday before. All submissions of a political nature are subject to Tribal Council approval. Send to Jessica Hitchcock, jhitchcock@poncatribe-ne.org. See or print the newsletter archives in full color on the web site at: www.poncatribe-ne.org --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aponca_nebraska%3A66e4ad4388c2f10e. Public record. Not legal advice.