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 elderscouncil@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter
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Member Needed
Tribal Council will be accepting applications for the Elders Committee to fill the unexpired term ending on 1/13/29. The vacant position is for District 3. Read more >
Meetings
July 6, 2026
Lincoln
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Committee Members
All terms expire on 1/13/29.
Rita Pitzer – District 1
Stella Branstiter – District 1
Roseanne Birdhead, Vice Chairwoman – District 2
Diane Vallier – District 2
Mark Peniska, Jr. – District 3
Pearl Laravie – District 3
William Wright – District 4
Debbie Robinette, Chairwoman – District 4
Gary Johnson – OSDA Rep
Dana Hansen, Treasurer – OSDA Rep
JoAn Schlotman, Secretary – At Large