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Programs & Services Guide
June 2019
Index
Service Area........................................................................... 1
TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Buffalo................................................................................... 2
Culture................................................................................... 2
Domestic Violence.............................................................. 3-5
Education...............................................................................6
Enrollment............................................................................. 7
Environmental .......................................................................8
Family Services................................................................. 8-11
Human Resources................................................................ 12
Information and Outreach.................................................... 12
Ponca Express...................................................................... 13
WIOA-INA............................................................................ 14
Youth Services..................................................................... 15
HEALTH
Behavioral Health.............................................................16-17
Clinics/Dental & Medical................................................. 18-19
Diabetes.......................................................................... 20-21
Pharmacy............................................................................. 21
Population Health........................................................... 22-23
Purchased Referred Care................................................. 24-25
TRIBAL COURT
Ponca Tribal Court........................................................... 26-27
OTHER TRIBAL ENTITIES
Economic Development....................................................... 28
Northern Ponca Housing Authority (NPHA)......................... 29
Prairie Flower Casino............................................................ 29
Service Area
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska operates within a designated
“service area” covering fifteen counties: twelve in Nebraska,
one in South Dakota and two in Iowa. The Tribe has office sites
located in five of these counties. In Nebraska, PTN offices are
established in Niobrara, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Omaha. In Iowa,
there is a PTN office in Sioux City.
Please note that some of the services in this booklet are
restricted to the service area only.
Service Area Counties
Nebraska: Boyd, Burt, Douglas, Holt, Knox, Lancaster,
Madison, Platte, Hall, Sarpy, Stanton, and Wayne.
Iowa: Pottawattamie and Woodbury.
South Dakota: Charles Mix.
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Office Locations
Service Delivery Area
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Buffalo Program
The Buffalo Program serves to restore
and sustain the buffalo on Ponca lands.
The program also provides:
• Adopt-a-Buffalo Program
• Meat distribution as available
CONTACT:
Director of
Buffalo Program
402.857.3391
2523 Woodbine St
Niobrara, NE 68760
Culture Department
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Culture
CONTACT:
Department aims to preserve and restore Cultural Director
the Ponca Tribe’s Traditional Cultural
402.857.3519
knowledge.
88915 521 Ave
The Culture Department works with Tribal PO Box 288
members to help them awaken their own Niobrara, NE 68760
cultural knowledge and understand who
they are, where they come from and who they belong (are
related) to, by providing the following services:
• Preserving the Ponca language and culture.
• Preserving the history of the tribe and promoting historic
knowledge, using legal channels to protect sites that are
important to the tribe, where we lived and buried our people.
• Curating the Tribal Museum in Niobrara, Nebraska. As a
cultural education center geared toward both the past and
present of the Ponca Tribe, it provides a look at the rise, fall,
and resurrection of the Northern Ponca Nation.
• Maintaining Tribal archives, which include both historical
photographs and documents, along with research assistance
on Ponca history.
• Outreach education and presentations to educate non-tribal
members on our rich history.
• Guided Tours around the Ponca Educational Trail and around
the Pow Wow Arena, Native Garden, and National Historic
Registered Community Building and Grounds
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August
2016
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Domestic Violence Program
Domestic Violence Advocacy
This program provides crisis/emergency CONTACT:
services for victims of domestic
Domestic Violence
violence, dating violence, sexual
Program Director
assault, and stalking, including:
402.371.8834
• Case management
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Legal and court advocacy
• Transportation
Domestic Violence
Outreach Advocates
(24-hour notice required)
402.371.8834
• Shelter referral
1800 Syracuse Ave
• Community resource referrals
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Protection order forms
402.857.3391
• Notarization of documents
2523 Woodbine St
• Limited financial assistance during an Niobrara, NE 68760
emergency (based on availability of
Domestic Violence
funding)
Case Managers
• Regular prevention, awareness, and
712.258.0500
outreach activities
125 6th Street
• Support group therapy
Sioux City, IA 51103
This is a grant funded service through
the Department of Justice, the ACF and 402.315.2778
5805 S 86th Circle
the State of Nebraska. The program
Omaha, NE 68127
is open to all Native Americans, but
applicants must reside in the Ponca
402.438.9222
Service Area.
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Domestic Violence Program (cont.)
Elder Victim Advocacy
This program provides crisis/
CONTACT:
emergency services and ongoing
Elder Victim Advocates
support to adults over 55 years of
531.389.2378
age in the Ponca Tribal Nebraska
5805 South 86th Circle
service area. Advocates assist
Omaha NE 68127
clients with needs related to the
402.438.9222
crime, as well as other identified
1701 E St
needs. This free program provides:
Lincoln, NE 68508
• Court accompaniment
• Transportation
• Assistance with filing Crime Victims’ Compensation
• Information about the criminal justice system
• Assistance with connection to benefits and services
• Assistance with preparing Victim Impact Statements
• Limited financial assistance (based on availability of funding)
• Case management
• Legal and court advocacy
• Protection order forms
• Notarization of documents
• Individual and group therapy
This is a grant funded service through the Nebraska Crime
Commission. The program is open to all Native Americans, but
applicants must reside in the Nebraska Ponca Service Area.
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Domestic Violence Program (cont.)
Human Trafficking Advocacy
This program provides crisis/
CONTACT:
emergency services and ongoing
Human Trafficking
support to Native American
Case Manager
youth and adult victims of Human
531.389.2379
Trafficking in the Ponca Tribal
5805 South 86th Circle
Nebraska service area. A Case
Omaha NE 68127
Manager assists clients with needs
related to the crime, as well as other
identified needs. This free program provides:
• Court accompaniment
• Transportation
• Assistance with filing Crime Victims’ Compensation
• Information about the criminal justice system
• Assistance with connection to benefits and services
• Assistance with preparing Victim Impact Statements
• Limited financial assistance (based on availability of funding)
• Case management
• Legal and court advocacy
• Protection order forms
• Notarization of documents
• Individual and group therapy
This is a grant funded service through the Nebraska Crime
Commission. The program is open to all Native Americans, but
applicants must reside in the Nebraska Ponca Service Area.
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TRIBAL
TRIBAL
AFFAIRS
AFFAIRS
Education
Post-Secondary Aid
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska offers needbased funding assistance to its members
nationwide in the following postsecondary programs:
• Higher Education
• Adult Vocational Training
• Graduate/Post Graduate
GED/High School
Equivalency Program
CONTACT:
Education Director
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Education
Administrative
Assistant
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Cost of testing fees is covered up to
$60.00.
• An incentive bonus of $250.00 is awarded to those who
complete the program.
Youth Initiatives Program
An incentive/reward program for K-12 students nationwide
• Attendance Incentive
• Art Contest
• Essay/Poetry Contest
• Student of the Month Contest
• Senior Incentive
Johnson O’Malley Program
A grant-funded program that provides supplementary
financial assistance to meet the unique and specialized
educational needs of all eligible Indian children, pre-K—12
grade, who are located in the Madison County area only. JOM
funds are not to take the place of any other federal, state or
local funds.
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Education (cont.)
I-LEAD PEP
(Native Youth Initiative for Leadership,
Empowerment and Development
Professional Enrichment Program) is
a grant-funded program that provides
assistance to Native students, ages
14 - 18, who are located in our Service
Delivery Areas, with career preparation
and development.
CONTACT:
PEP Career
Development Officer
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Career Coach
402.438.9222
1701 E Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Enrollment
The PTN Enrollment Department
CONTACT:
oversees the addition of individuals
Enrollment Specialist
onto the Tribal roll and maintains
402.857.3391, ext 403
current records of membership.
2523 Woodbine St
• Processes applications for
PO Box 288
enrollment
Niobrara, NE 68760
• Provides enrollment verification to
other PTN departments for services
they provide
• Creates the Newsletter and other
Tribal Department mailing lists
• Verifies enrollment and registers members to vote in Tribal
elections
• Provides enrollment verification to members upon request
• Issues enrollment certificates and enrollment IDs
• Verifies enrollment and approves member access to the
Ponca website
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Environmental Program
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska recognizes the
need to protect the environmental aspects
of the lives of its members by providing
these, and other benefits as needed:
• Radon testing
• Indoor air
quality assessments
• Energy efficiency
evaluations
• Environmental education
CONTACT:
and outreach
Environmental Manager
• Brownfield Assessments
402.438.9222
1701 E Street
• Tribal Response Program
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
• Environmental Research
Family Services
PTN is dedicated to the preservation of the family unit, and
the well-being of all its members. The following programs
work in support of this value:
Childcare
• Provides income eligible clients
CONTACT:
with financial daycare assistance
Social Services
for Ponca enrolled children from
Admin Assistant
birth to age 12 while parents are
402.438.9222
working or attending school.
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
• Recipient must be free from
Department of Health & Human
Services sanctions and past due daycare bills.
• Eligibility is reviewed every 4 months.
Funding for this program is limited and eligibility
requirements must be met.
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Family Services (cont.)
Foster Parent Recruitment & Licensing
The Social Services staff will recruit, license and train
interested Ponca families in becoming foster parents to
Native children entering the state or tribal foster care
system. Interested members will complete a 10-week
training period, a home study and the remainder of the
licensing process.
Individual & Family Crisis Case Management
Case managers assist Ponca
families and individuals
experiencing personal crisis
through the following direct
and referral services. Services
are divided by District, so Ponca
members should contact the Case
Manager in their district.
• Information and referrals
- Food/shelter/housing
- Clothing/furniture
- Childcare assistance
- Medical
- Transportation
(24-hour notice required)
- Community programs
- Support groups
- Parenting classes
- Emergency assistance
• Direct services
- Enrollment assistance
- Budgeting
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CONTACT:
Social Services Case
Managers
402.438.9222
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
402.315.2760
5805 S. 86th Circle
Omaha, NE 68127
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Family Services (cont.)
Individual & Family Crisis Case Management (cont.)
- Eldercare services
- Funeral assistance
- Application assistance for PTN and government
forms, including: Medicare, Social Security, PTN and
income-based housing, and resource agencies.
• Assistance for families
Promoting strong, stable families through improved family
function. Goals include a safe environment for all children,
intact families, and a decrease in the number of Ponca children
in out-of-home care.
- Advocacy for families with local, state, and federal
agencies.
- Child Protective Services (CPS), courts, probation,
foster placements, etc
- Parenting skills development
- Home visits
- Facilitate case team meetings
- Attend court hearings
- Provide recommendations to court
• Transportation
- To and from appointments as outlined in State and/or Tribal
case plans
- Includes, but is not limited to: Employment, housing (PTN
and public), behavioral health services, referrals, court,
Health and Human Services (HHS), and other agencies
-Referrals
Transportation requires 24-hour notice and is
based on availability.
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Family Services (cont.)
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
The ICWA is a federal law that protects CONTACT:
the best interests of Indian children
ICWA Specialist
and promotes the stability and
402.371.8834
security of Indian families and tribes.
1800 Syracuse Ave
ICWA generally applies if a child is
Norfolk, NE 68701
enrolled or eligible for enrollment
Director of Social
in a tribe, is unmarried, under the
Services
age of 18, AND a biological parent
402.438.9222
is an enrolled member of a federally
1701 E St
recognized tribe.
Lincoln, NE 68508
• Proceedings Covered:
- Foster care placements
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Pre-adoptive & adoptive placement
• Proceedings not covered:
- Custody to one parent as part of a divorce or legal custody
agreement
- Placement based on an act which would be a crime if
committed by an adult
- Paternity and child support cases
- Protection orders
• Foster care and adoption placement preferences applied as
per ICWA Federal standards
Out of service area case involvement is dependent on case load.
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Human Resources
CONTACT:
Human Resources Director
The Human Resources
402.438.9222
Department manages the
1701 E St
talents and resources of
employees, as well as directing Lincoln, NE 68508
the programs that protect
Employee Benefits and
employees, Tribal property and Risk Coordinator
business operations.
402.371.8834
• Recruitment and hiring
1800 Syracuse Ave
• Staff training and management Norfolk, NE 68701
• Internships
Employee Development
Specialist
• Volunteer positions
402.315.2760
• Safety issues
5805 S 86th Circle
• Employee benefits
Omaha, NE 68127
• Tribal property and liability
Recruitment Coordinator/
insurance
Administrative Assistant
• Risk management
712.258.0500
125 6th Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
Information and Outreach
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska publishes
CONTACT:
a monthly newsletter for members.
Program Outreach
The Tribe’s official website at www.
Coordinator
poncatribe-ne.org is a hub of information 402.438.9222
on events, programs and service within 1701 E Street
the tribe. The cultural preservation website Lincoln, NE 68508
at www.poncatribe-ne.tv is a resource for
picture galleries, videos, audio language lessons and more.
The Tribe also has an active social media presence,
communicating with members via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
and Instagram.
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Ponca Express
The Ponca Express currently operates
CONTACT:
two transportation services. One
Transportation
serves only those who reside in rural
Manager
communities (Norfolk & Niobrara), and
402.371.8834
the other offers services to the metro
1800 Syracuse Ave
communities (Omaha, Lincoln & Sioux
Norfolk, NE 68701
City). The program operates on a first
come/first serve basis, and provides on- Rural Services
demand transports.
Scheduling
1.877.769.3111
The program provides transportation
within a three-hour radius of each facility
Metro Services
in Norfolk, Niobrara, Sioux City, Lincoln,
Scheduling
and Omaha.
712.258.0500
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
402.438.9224
Transportation Department strives to
provide the most effective, efficient,
safest, and uninterrupted transportation service to meet your
needs. Services are provided for the following, as well as
other needs:
• Healthcare • Education
• Social Services
• Public services • Recreation
Hours of operation:
Niobrara, Lincoln & Sioux City – 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-F
Norfolk – 8:00 am-6:30 pm, M-F
Omaha – 8:00 am-5:00 pm, M-F
All evening transports must be requested during normal
business hours, as the schedulers will not be in the office to
accept calls after 4:30.
Fares for Norfolk, Niobrara, Sioux City:
• Within City Limits and up to
30 miles: $2.00 per stop
• 31+ Miles: $10 per stop
Ponca
Express
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TRIBAL AFFAIRS
WIOA-INA Program
The Workforce Innovation and
CONTACT:
Opportunity Act-Indian and Native
Program Director
American Program can assist eligible
402.438.9222
adult Native Americans living in
1701 E St
Nebraska and actively seeking
Lincoln, NE 68508
employment, education, or training
Vocational Training
(must be enrolled in a tribe, or eligible
Specialists
for Ponca Health Services).
402.371.8834
Services Include:
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Academic and Career Counseling
• Resume Development
402.438.9222
1701 E St
• Interview Coaching
Lincoln, NE 68508
• Computer labs at each office site
402.315.2765
• Required work clothing assistance
5805 S 86th Circle
• Required tool/equipment assistance
Omaha, NE 68127
• Transportation and bus passes
• Tuition/book assistance
• Other supportive services as determined
Eligibility:
• Indian/Native American, 18 years or older, residing in
Nebraska, or Charles Mix County, SD
• Unemployed and actively seeking employment.
• Under-employed, working part-time but desires full-time
employment
• Low-income (eligible for benefits such as SNAP or TANF).
• The recipient of a bona fide lay-off notice.
• An individual who is employed, but in need of employment
and training services to obtain or retain employment that
allows for self-sufficiency.
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Youth Services
Support of youth as the future of the
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a priority.
The following programs serve to assist
the youth to grow and learn in a secure
and positive way:
CHAFEE
This program is focused on Native
American youth, providing those who
have previously been or currently in
Foster Care with Independent Living
skills to assist in having a successful
transition to adulthood.
CONTACT:
Project Venture
Specialists
402.438.9222
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.857.3391
2523 Woodbine St
Niobrara, NE 68760
Project Venture
Project Venture (PV) is an outdoor experiential youth
development program designed for high-risk American
Indian youth.
The program is intended for middle school youth
(ages 10-14) and aims to prevent substance abuse and
related issues through:
• Classroom-based problem solving and skill-based activities
• Outdoor adventure-based experiential activities
• Adventure camps
• Community-oriented service learning
The program relies on American Indian traditional values to
help youth develop positive self-concept, effective social
skills, a community service ethic, internal locus of control,
and increased decision making and problem-solving skills.
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HEALTH
Behavioral Health
CONTACT:
Counseling Services
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Administration &
supports mental health with the
Substance Abuse/
following services:
Mental Health
• Drug and alcohol evaluations
Counselors
• Individual and group counseling
402.734.5275
sessions
2602 J St
• Anger management counseling
Omaha, NE 68107
sessions
• Referrals for residential treatment
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
• Full psychological testing
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Mental Health assessments
• Emphasis of treatment based on
402.438.9222
Native American culture
1701 E St
These services are available to all Natives Lincoln, NE 68508
residing in the Ponca service area.
Behavioral Health for Youth/Youth Prevention
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska provides CONTACT:
specific programs designed to educate Youth Prevention
youth on the harmful effects of alcohol Specialist/
and drugs, giving them the knowledge Substance Abuse
and skills to avoid substance abuse.
Counselors
• Weekly activities include youth
402.734.5275
groups and youth Talking Circles.
2602 J St
Omaha, NE 68107
• Yearly summer camp.
• Activities throughout the year.
• Youth are offered various incentives
such as: Bowling passes, restaurant
gift certificates, and gift cards.
These services are available to all
Natives residing in the Ponca
service area.
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402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
402.438.9222
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
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Ponca Health
Services
Behavioral Health (cont.)
Traditional Services
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska recognizes
the importance of incorporating the
traditional methods of healing into the
lives of Native Americans. Sweats and
Healing Ceremonies are available upon
request and approval. On-site sweats
are offered at our Niobrara, Norfolk,
and Omaha locations.
Please contact your local PTN site for
more information.
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CONTACT:
402.857.3391
Niobrara Office
402.371.8834
Norfolk Office
712.258.0500
Sioux City Office
402.734.5275
Omaha Office
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HEALTH
CLINICS
Clinics
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
operates the Fred LeRoy Health &
Wellness Center in Omaha, and the
Ponca Hills Health & Wellness
Center in Norfolk.
The mission of these clinics is to
provide holistic, caring, familycentered, and culturally sensitive
services through a quality clinical
and educational approach to
health care.
CONTACT:
Fred LeRoy Health &
Wellness Center Clinic
402.733.3612
2602 J St
Omaha, NE 68107
Ponca Hills Health &
Wellness Center
402.371.8780
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Dental Services
Dental
• Professional hygiene
402.733.1325
appointments
2602 J St
Omaha, NE 68107
• Exams, oral cancer exams
• Digital x-rays, digital intraoral
402.371.8780
imaging
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
• Sealants
• Fluoride treatments
• Restorations
• Sports guards/night guards
• Crowns, veneers
• Emergency care
• Bridges
• Oral health education
• Periodontal care
• Prenatal and early childhood
• Dentures
preventive care
• Implant restorations
• Professional whitening
• Partials
• Root canals
• Extractions
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Ponca Health
Services
Clinics (cont.)
Medical Services
• Adult health care
• Annual examinations
• Birth control methods and
counseling
• Chronic disease
management
• EKG testing
• Elder health care
• Diabetes clinics
• Family planning services
• Fitness/exercise room
• Health screenings
• HIV/AIDS and STD testing
and services
• Immunizations (all ages)
• Infant, child, and adolescent
health care
• Laboratory tests
• Lactation Consulting
• Lead screening
• Medication counseling
• Men’s health clinics
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• Midwife services
• Minor illnesses treatment
• Minor injuries treatment
• Nutrition counseling
• Outpatient medical care
• Pharmaceutical assistance
• Physical and occupational
therapy
• Pre- and postnatal care
• Pregnancy testing
• Podiatry
• Referrals to Specialists
• School physicals
• Traditional ceremonies
• Transportation (available
through Ponca Express)
• Women’s health clinics
• Work physicals
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HEALTH
Diabetes Program
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes
CONTACT:
Program is a program funded under the Diabetes Program
Indian Health Services Special Diabetes Administrator
Program for Indians Grant. The
402.371.8834
Diabetes Program follows the Indian
1800 Syracuse Ave
Health Services Standards of Care for
Norfolk, NE 68701
the Treatment of People Living with
Diabetes. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Dietitian
402.734.5275
Diabetes Program will provide quality
2602 J St
health care services that improve the
lives of the Native Americans we serve, Omaha, NE 68107
through a comprehensive diabetes
prevention program, self-care management, educational
information, case management, and direct care services.
Eligibility: Those people who are registered with a
federally recognized Indian Tribe are eligible for the
Diabetes Program. The tribal member must reside in one of
the 15-county service areas and have a diagnosis of
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or 2. Members must register with
the PTN Diabetes Program, the Fred Leroy Health and
Wellness Center (Omaha), or the Ponca Hills Health and
Wellness Clinic (Norfolk).
Services Available:
• Glucose testing supplies
• Orthopedic shoes
• Diabetes education classes
• Nutrition consultations/medical
nutrition therapy
• Diabetes case management services
• Funding for annual eye exam
• Nurse foot care clinic
Ponca Tribe
of Nebraska
Diabetes
Program
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Ponca Health
Services
Diabetes Program (cont.)
• Clinical services through the Fred Leroy and Ponca Hills
Health and Wellness Center
• Youth prevention activities
• Cooking classes
• Exercise classes and promotions
• Buffalo meat incentives
• Community diabetes awareness activities
Annual Events
• Healthy Living Walk/Run and Pow Wow-April
• Diabetes Fun Run-August
• Diabetes Awareness Day-November
Pharmacy Services
All eligible patients must be seen at the CONTACT:
Fred LeRoy or Ponca Hills Health and
Fred LeRoy Health
Wellness Center to receive medications. & Wellness Center
Most medications are available at our
402.738.3190
facilities as we utilize a preferred drug
2602 J St
list that coordinates with the Indian
Omaha, NE 68107
Health Services core list. We do not
Ponca Hills Health
dispense controlled substances.
& Wellness Center
• Pharmaceutical care
402.371.0313
• Medication counseling
1800 Syracuse Ave
• Pharmacy-based Coumadin
Norfolk, NE 68701
management clinic
• After-hours pickup (Omaha location only – call for more
information)
• Automatic refill with text messaging notification available
(Omaha location only – call for more information)
• Mail delivery of prescriptions (call for more information)
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HEALTH
Population Health
Population Health
The goal of Population Health is
CONTACT:
to protect, promote, and advance
Public Health
the health and safety of Native
Department
communities in the PTN Service
402.734.5275
Delivery Areas. This is accomplished
2602 J St
through outreach, health promotion,
Omaha, NE 68107
and disease prevention. The Public
Health Department provides the
following services:
• Comprehensive public health services to individuals and
families of the Native American community.
• Home visits to promote health and wellness through
teaching and counseling.
• Monitors individual and community health status to identify
and solve public health problems.
• Diagnose and investigate health problems and health
hazards in the community.
• Informs, educates, and empowers communities about
health issues.
• Engages the community to identify and solve
health problems.
• Develops and maintains relationships with federal, county,
state, tribal, and local healthcare agencies to better deliver,
plan, coordinate, and evaluate health practices.
• Researches new insights and innovative solutions to
health problems.
• Conducts annual flu clinics at all five office sites.
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Ponca Health
Services
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Population Health (cont.)
Community Health Worker
The Community Health Workers
serve as liaisons between the
healthcare provider and client.
CHWs provide outreach, health
education and promotion, and
disease prevention to the Native
communities residing in the PTN
Service Delivery Areas. The CHWs
provide the following services:
• Provide home visits and refer
those in need of care to the
appropriate facility.
• Provide local transportation
on a limited basis to
healthcare facilities.
• Serve as a health advocate for
community members by assisting
with healthcare needs and
coordinating services with internal
and external programs.
• Inform clients of available
healthcare programs and health
policies and procedures that the
community members must follow
when seeking healthcare.
• Educate the community about
health and safety issues.
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CONTACT:
Community Health
Workers
402.857.3391
2523 Woodbine St
Niobrara, NE 68760
402.371.8834
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
402.438.9222
1701 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.734.5275
2602 J St
Omaha, NE 68107
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HEALTH
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
The PRC funds are used to supplement CONTACT:
and complement other health care
PRC Administrator
resources available to Tribal members.
PRC Clerk(s)
The funds are used in situations where: PRC A/P Clerk
(1) no IHS direct care facility exists,(2)
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the direct care element is incapable
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of providing required emergency and/
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or specialty care, (3) the direct care
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element has an overflow of medical
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care workload, and (4) supplementation
of alternate resources (i.e., Medicare,
private insurance).
Because IHS programs are not fully
funded, the PRC program must rely on specific regulations
relating to eligibility, notification, residency, and a medical
priority rating system.
PRC is payor of last resort meaning that all other available
alternate resources including IHS facilities must first be used
before payment is expected.
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Ponca Health
Services
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) (cont.)
Key eligibility factors:
• Member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
• Reside in one of the 15-county service delivery areas
• Prior approval for non-emergent care
• Notification within 72-hours for emergent care
- Elders 65 & over – notification within 30 days
PRC is the payor of last resort for:
• Primary Care
• Dental Care
• Urgent Care
- Orthodontics- braces; for
members 18 & under
• Specialty Care
• Emergency Dental
• Pharmacy
• Emergency Medical
• Vision Care
Member applications with updated information are
required to be eligible for assistance. Please contact Patient
Registration (or PRC) at a Ponca Health Services clinic to
update your information.
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TRIBAL COURT
Ponca Tribal Court
The Ponca Tribal Court is an independent branch of
government. The Court consists of a Tribal Court and an
Appellate Court.
Court staff includes the following: Clerk of Court who files
the legal paperwork, a Court Administrator who oversees the
process of Justice, and a Tribal Court Judge who hears cases
when Court is held. Decisions made by the Tribal Court Judge
may be appealed to the Appellate Court, but are not subject
to review by the Tribal Council. If a case is appealed to the
Ponca Appellate Court, the cases are heard by three Justices,
and their decision is final.
The Ponca Tribal Court handles only civil cases. A civil case
includes, but is not limited to:
• Marriage Licenses
• Divorces
• Child Custody
• Guardianships
• Name Changes
• Child Support
• Protection Orders
CONTACT:
Tribal Court
Administrator
Ph: 402.371.8834
Fax: 402.371.3238
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Other staff like courtroom security and
grant funded positions are secured as funding is allowed.
For information on filing a case in the Tribal Court, please
contact the Tribal Court Clerk. Please know that Tribal Court
staff may not give legal advice.
Law & Justice Committee
Duties of the Law & Justice Committee include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Acting as a liaison between Tribal Court and Tribal Council
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2016
• Overseeing the budget of the Tribal Court and
making recommendations to the Tribal Council
regarding the same
• Providing oversight of the Tribal Court and make
recommendations to the Tribal Council relating to the
operations and growth of the Court, including additional
dispute resolution methods
The Committee currently meets once a month.
Ponca Mediation Program
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where trained
mediators help people find solutions to their conflicts. The
mediators assist with conversations between the parties to
help identify needs and interests, so they are able to work
together to reach a mutual agreement.
• NO cost through the Ponca Tribe
• Issues can be settled promptly
• Higher degree of satisfaction of the outcome
• More control over the outcome
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Mediation Program provides
qualified professionals in a peaceful and safe environment
so people are given a culturally appropriate opportunity
to resolve conflicts. All Mediators have completed a
minimum of 30 hours of Basic Mediation Training, and 30
hours of Family Mediation Training for parenting plans. For
high conflict cases, at least one of the Mediators will have
completed the Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training. The Program works in coordination with the
Nebraska Mediation Center for training and experience.
For more information about the Ponca Mediation Program
please contact the Court Services Specialist.
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OTHER TRIBAL ENTITIES
Economic Development
Osni Ponca, LLC
Osni Ponca, LLC is a tribally chartered holdings company and
economic development entity owned by the Ponca Tribe of
Nebraska. The company is tasked with generating revenues
and opportunities for the Ponca Tribe and its members while
maintaining the values of the Ponca Nation. Osni Ponca LLC ~
Profits & Prosperity for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska...
Ponca Economic Development Corporation
The Ponca Economic Development
CONTACT:
Corporation (PEDCO) is a tribally
chartered 501(c) (3) non-profit company.
As a community-centered entity,
PEDCO seeks to create avenues for
the personal, social, and economic
development of Ponca tribal members.
Osni Ponca LLC &
PEDCO
Main Office
402.434.2127
2756 “O” St
Lincoln, NE 68510
Ponca Smoke Signals
Ponca Smoke Signals, a purveyor of
CONTACT:
fine Native American tobacco, is
Ponca Smoke
dedicated to providing our
Signals
customers with friendly, convenient and 712.847.0437
knowledgeable service. The company
1001 Avenue “H”
can boast that all of its tobacco products Carter Lake, IA 51510
are manufactured, distributed and sold
by Indian Country. Ponca Smoke Signals
plays a vital role in the economic development efforts of its
owner, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Ponca Smoke Signals
is a tribally chartered subsidiary of Osni Ponca LLC.
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Northern Ponca Housing Authority
The Northern Ponca Housing
CONTACT:
Authority (NPHA) is the tribally
NPHA Executive
designated housing entity for the
Director
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. NPHA is
402.379.8224
a Housing and Urban Development
Toll Free: 800.367.2320
federally funded program that
Fax: 402.379.8557
provides housing services to low1501 Michigan Ave
income Ponca Members and other
Norfolk, NE 68701
qualified Native Americans.
• Low rent housing program
• Down payment assistance
• Home ownership/home improvement
assistance
• Maintenance services
• Home ownership/tenant counseling
• Finance, credit and budget counseling for the
home buyer
• Ponca Member preference
Prairie Flower Casino
Prairie Flower Casino is a gaming
facility on the Tribe’s sovereign
land in Carter Lake, Iowa. The
casino celebrated its grand
opening on November 1, 2018.
This represented the completion
of the first phase of construction,
with plans to grow the gaming
facility’s footprint to provide more
entertainment, jobs, and economic
development for the region.
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CONTACT:
Prairie Flower Casino
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1031 Ave H
Carter Lake, IA 51510
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Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St
P.O. Box 288
Niobrara, NE 68760
Ph: 402.857.3391
Fax: 402.857.3736
Museum & Culture
Department
P.O. Box 288
Niobrara, NE 68760
Ph: 402.857.3519
Fax: 402.857.3652
Norfolk
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Ph: 402.371.8834
Fax: 402.371.7564
Transit Facility
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Ph: 402.379.2361
Fax: 402.379.2402
Omaha
2602 “J” St
Omaha, NE 68107
Ph: 402.734.5275
Fax: 402.734.5708
Omaha
Administration
5805 S. 86th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Ph: 402.315.2760
Fred LeRoy Health
& Wellness Center
2602 “J” St
Omaha, NE 68107
Ph: 402.733.3612
Fax: 402.733.3487
Northern Ponca
Housing Authority
(NPHA)
1501 Michigan Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Ph: 402.379.8224
Toll Free:
800.367.2320
Fax: 402.379.8557
Osni Ponca
2756 “O” Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Ph: 402.434.2127
Fax: 402.434.2128
Fred LeRoy
Dental Clinic
2602 “J” St
Omaha, NE 68107
Ph: 402.733.1325
Fax: 402.733.3487
Ponca Hills Medical Lincoln Offices
& Dental Clinic
1701 “E” St
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Ph: 402.371.8780
Fax: 402.379.4293
Lincoln, NE 68508
Ph: 402.438.9222
Fax: 402.438.9226
Purchased/
Referred Care
125 6th St
Sioux City, IA
Ph: 712.258.0500
Fax: 712.258.0762
1800 Syracuse Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Ph: 402.371.8834
Toll Free:
800.405.0365
Sioux City Office
www.poncatribe-ne.org
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