Friday, October 25 | 7 pm
Meal at 6 pm
Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members, staff, and all Natives are invited to a Hand Game! A meal will be provided. Everyone is welcome!
This cultural event is sponsored by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Culture Department. For more information please contact Ricky Wright Jr. at 402.371.8834 ext. 2037 or rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Make your voice heard! Take time to review the candidates and vote in the upcoming 2024 Tribal Election. Ballots for this year’s election were mailed out September 30, 2024.
Votes will be counted on Ponca Election Day, November 5, 2024, starting at 5 pm, so please make sure you send your completed ballot far enough in advance for it to arrive on time! No late ballots will be accepted.
Completed ballots must be mailed to:
Ponca Election Board
P.O. Box 9
Niobrara, NE 68760
Ballots will be verified by your signature on your registration envelope.
If you have questions, please email the Ponca Election Board at eboard@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Sundays | 12 – 4 pm
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Cafeteria
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Learn how to make regalia! Enjoy learning new skills and time spent working with others. Supplies will be provided but are limited. Classes begin Sunday, October 13, and run through the end of March 2025.
For questions, contact instructor Rebecca Wright at 402.750.5943 or rlwrightbex@gmail.com.
October 15, 2024
2:15-3:15 pm
Ralston Transit Building
5701 S. 85th Circle | Omaha, NE
Join us for our Open Talking Circle in Omaha. For more information, please contact Nikki Daigre at 402.315.2760 ext. 4114.
Thursdays| 5-7 pm
Ralston Transit Facility
5701 85th Circle | Omaha, NE
Native youth are invited to join us for homework help, positive and healthy life skills, socializing, cultural activities, community events, physical activities, field trips, and more!
For more information, please contact Joe Bad Moccasin at 531.248.3030 by cell 531.739.2107 or email jbadmoccasin@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Tuesdays | 5-7 pm
Community Room (North entrance)
Ponca Health Services-Lincoln
1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE
Native youth are invited to join us for homework help, positive and healthy life skills, socializing, cultural activities, community events, physical activities, field trips, and more!
For more information, please contact Joe Bad Moccasin at 531.248.3030 by cell 531.739.2107 or email jbadmoccasin@poncatribe-ne.gov.
October 24, 2024 | 6-8 pm
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Transit Building
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
District 4 Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members are invited to join us for a Halloween event, trick-or-treating in the Transit building. There will be a costume contest and other games and contests. A take-home meal will be provided.
October 17, 2024
Ponca Health Services-Lincoln
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine Street | Niobrara, NE
Norfolk Gym Building
1800 Syracuse Avenue | Norfolk, NE
Ralston Transit Building
5701 South 85th Circle | Omaha, NE
Sioux City Office
125 6th Street | Sioux City, IA
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, community members are invited to join us at their local PTN office for a special pledge event, where we will come together as a community to take a stand against domestic violence. By adding your name to a pledge form, you’re making a personal commitment to raise awareness, speak out against domestic violence, and take action to support victims and survivors. Individuals who complete their pledge form with DV staff will receive a t-shirt.
December 13 | 2:30-4:00 pm
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Meet the Executive Team!
NPHA
Joey Natha & Justine Knapp
Finance
Greg Gunderson
HR
Jonathan Robinson
Osni Ponca
Rebecca Sullivan
Ponca Health Services
Rhiannon Pitzl
Ponca Gaming Commission
Mai Lee
Tribal Affairs
Courtney Chavez, Penny Lingle, & Alexcia Boggs
Prairie Flower Casino
Ernie Dellaverson
Information Technology
David Threm
November 8 | 2:30-4:00 pm
1501 West Michigan Avenue | Norfolk, NE
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Meet the Executive Team!
NPHA
Joey Natha & Justine Knapp
Finance
Greg Gunderson
HR
Jonathan Robinson
Osni Ponca
Rebecca Sullivan
Ponca Health Services
Rhiannon Pitzl
Ponca Gaming Commission
Mai Lee
Tribal Affairs
Courtney Chavez, Penny Lingle, & Alexcia Boggs
Prairie Flower Casino
Ernie Dellaverson
Information Technology
David Threm