Youth & Family Fun Nights
SIOUX CITY
4th Tuesday of the Month
Starting September 22, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Sioux City Office | 125 6th Street | Sioux City, IA
(Conference Room)
Mark your calendars & join the Behavioral Health Department for Youth & Family Nights! This monthly group is open to all youth from Kindergarten through 12th Grade who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, along with their families. These nights will feature a youth talking circle, family-friendly games, activities, and opportunities for laughter & connection. All youth must be accompanied by an adult family member.
For more information, please contact
Zack James at zjames@poncatribe-ne.gov. or
OR Joe Bad Moccasin at jbadmoccasin@poncatribe-ne.gov
Youth & Family Fun Nights
1st Tuesday of the Month
Starting September 1, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Lincoln Health & Wellness Center | 1600 Windhoek Dr. | Lincoln, NE
(Lincoln Community Room)
Mark your calendars & join the Behavioral Health Department for Youth & Family Nights! This monthly group is open to all youth from Kindergarten through 12th Grade who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, along with their families. These nights will feature a youth talking circle, family-friendly games, activities, and opportunities for laughter & connection. All youth must be accompanied by an adult family member.
For more information, please contact
Zack James at zjames@poncatribe-ne.gov. or
OR Joe Bad Moccasin at jbadmoccasin@poncatribe-ne.gov
Youth & Family Fun Nights Every 2nd Tuesday
Starting September 8, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fred LeRoy Health Clinic | 2602 J Street. | Omaha, NE
(3rd Floor Conference Room)
Mark your calendars & join the Behavioral Health Department for Youth &
Family Nights! This bi-weekly group is open to all youth from Kindergarten
through 12th Grade who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, along
with their families. These nights will feature a talking circle, family-friendly games,
activities, and opportunities for laughter & connection. All youth
must be accompanied by an adult family member. Snacks & refreshments will be available!!
For more information please contact
Zack James at zjames@poncatribe-ne.gov. or
OR Joe Bad Moccasin at jbadmoccasin@poncatribe-ne.gov
or at 531.739.2107
July 20, 2026 | 11 am – 1 pm
Fred LeRoy Health Clinic, 3rd Floor Conference Room
2602 J Street | Omaha, NE
Behavioral Health and Project Venture will host a Lunch & Learn Workshop focused on job hunting, interview preparation, and basic money management for young adults ages 17-24.
Participants will learn practical skills to support employment readiness, including identifying the types of jobs they may be interested in, recognizing personal strengths and work skills, and preparing for common interview questions. The workshop will also include beginner money management topics such as understanding a paycheck, learning the difference between gross pay and take-home pay, and tracking spending through an expense diary.
To sign up, please scan the QR code or visit https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/forms/young_adult_workshop_series_signup
For more information, please contact Zack James at zjames@poncatribe-ne.gov or Autumn Brownlee at abrownlee@poncatribe-ne.gov
Wednesdays | 5 pm | Virtual
Beginning August 12th, 2026
This 12-week series focuses on supporting parents and encouraging them to devote their best efforts to teaching and raising their children, helping them develop the potential and attributes needed for success in life in a culturally appropriate way.
To sign up, scan the QR code or visit https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/forms/motherhood_and_fatherhood_is_sacred_sign_up. Participants should sign up NO LATER THAN 11:59 pm August 5th, 2026.
For more information, please contact Courteny Gerdes at 402.371.8834 ext. 2033 or at cgerdes@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Behavioral Health “Walk In Wednesdays” are now available in Lincoln!
Interested in starting counseling or need an assessement/evaluation in Behavioral Health and don’t know where to start? Just walk in!
This will be on first come, first serve basis beginning at 8 am until 10 am every Wednesday.
For more information, contact Jennifer Brown at 531.248.3030 ext. 1101 or at jbrown@poncatribe-ne.gov
The Enrollment Department will be visiting multiple office sites this month. We will be available to make ID’s, help with enrollment applications, voter registration, and address changes. Come see us in person for any enrollment questions or needs!
The Enrollment Department will be visiting multiple office sites this month. We will be available to make ID’s, help with enrollment applications, voter registration, and address changes. Come see us in person for any enrollment questions or needs!
Niobrara Powwow Grounds Kitchen | 88915 521 Avenue | Niobrara, NE
Wednesday evenings, during the month of July, the Domestic Violence Program is hosting Bark-B-Q, a summer fun night for survivors and their pets. DV staff is inviting survivors to join us as we talk about domestic violence, and the role pets and service animals play in these situations. The night will include a meal, brief presentation, pet-friendly outdoor activities, special treats, and pet portraits.
Norfolk Cafeteria | 1800 Syracuse Avenue | Norfolk, NE
Wednesday evenings, during the month of July, the Domestic Violence Program is hosting Bark-B-Q, a summer fun night for survivors and their pets. DV staff is inviting survivors to join us as we talk about domestic violence, and the role pets and service animals play in these situations. The night will include a meal, brief presentation, pet-friendly outdoor activities, special treats, and pet portraits.