The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Elders Committee exists to enrich the lives and meet the needs of the Tribal Elders, to foster social interaction and activities that enhance Ponca culture, traditions, and cultural activities, to educate Tribal members, to mentor Tribal youth, and to provide positive cultural impacts to future generations.

Meetings and agendas will be announced here. Minutes from past meetings can be found in the archives.

Elders Committee members can be contacted at [email protected].

Members Needed

Tribal Council is appointing members to all eleven positions by January 13, 2025. Click here to learn more.

Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter

Click to view the Northern Ponca Elders Council charter.

Meetings

December 2, 2024
10 a.m., Lincoln

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2024-2025 Meeting Schedule

Committee Members

All terms expire on 1/13/25.

Rita Pitzer – District 1
Stella Branstiter – District 1
Roseanne Birdhead – District 2 (Vice Chairwoman)
Diane Vallier – District 2 (Secretary)
Mark Peniska, Jr. – District 3 (Chair)
Pearl Laravie – District 3
Marchita Bair – District 4
Wanda Kramer – District 4
Phillip Wendzillo – OSDA Rep (Treasurer)
Dana Hansen – OSDA Rep
Debbie Robinette – At Large