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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aponca_nebraska%3A8e92d2a3c35a6f1d ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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. SOUTH DAKOTA Lorem ipsum Niobrara 636 Acres, 153 In Trust 3 Building Sites KNOX Sioux City Norfolk VALLEY Omaha DEUEL Lincoln IOWA DUNDY NEBRASKA June 2019 Office Locations Service Delivery Area 1 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 22 August 2016 June 2019 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 June 2019 3 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. 4 June 2019 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. June 2019 5 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. 6 June 2019 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 June 2019 7 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. 8 June 2019 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 June 2019 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 9 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. 10 June 2019 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. June 2019 11 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. 12 June 2019 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 June 2019 13 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. 14 June 2019 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. June 2019 15 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. 16 402.371.8834 1800 Syracuse Ave Norfolk, NE 68701 402.438.9222 1701 E St Lincoln, NE 68508 June 2019 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. June 2019 CONTACT: 402.857.3391 Niobrara Office 402.371.8834 Norfolk Office 712.258.0500 Sioux City Office 402.734.5275 Omaha Office 17 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 18 June 2019 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 June 2019 • 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 19 January 2014 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 20 June 2019 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) June 2019 21 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. 22 June 2019 Ponca Health Services 23 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. June 2019 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 23 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) 402.371.8834 the direct care element is incapable 800.405.0365 of providing required emergency and/ F: 402.371.0176 or specialty care, (3) the direct care 1800 Syracuse Ave element has an overflow of medical Norfolk, NE 68701 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. 24 June 2019 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. June 2019 25 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 26 June 2019 August 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. June 2019 27 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. 28 June 2019 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. June 2019 CONTACT: Prairie Flower Casino 888.WIN.MORE 1031 Ave H Carter Lake, IA 51510 Typeface: Blair Regular PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE 3125 300 124 C: 79 M: 25 Y: 34 K: 1 C: 91 M: 75 Y: 28 K: 13 C: 15 M: 29 Y: 91 K: 0 R: 36 G: 148 B: 162 R: 49 G: 76 B: 121 R: 219 G: 177 B: 58 29 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 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aponca_nebraska%3A8e92d2a3c35a6f1d. 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