October 18 | 2:30-4:00 pm
5701 South 85th Circle | Omaha, 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
October 26, 2024
Grand Entries: 1 pm & 7 pm
Lunch provided at 12 pm
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Gym | 1800 Syracuse | Norfolk, NE
Hand Game
Friday, October 25 | 6 pm
Join us for a meal, followed by a hand game.
JOM Student Brunch Fundraiser
Saturday, October 26 | 10 am
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, October 26 | 10 am
$20 Entry fee per team, $500 in prize money
Chili & Frybread Contest
Saturday, October 26 | 5 pm
Powwow attendees are welcome to join us and help determine who has the very best chili & frybread!
1st Prize: $300 | 2nd Prize: $200 | 3rd Prize: $100
All participants MUST enter both a chili and frybread. Contact Culture Director Ricky Wright Jr. for more information.
Head Man: Donnie Smith
Head Woman: Diana Vallier
MCs: Eagle Rhodd & Levi Robinette
Head Drum: Drowning Creek
No invited drums
Arena Directors: Sheldon Wolff & Tristan Lewchuck
Event will include the crowing of a Restoration Princess.
New this year! Restoration Powwow t-shirts for sale, and day pay for dancers!
For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.come/PTNPowwow, call: 402.371.8834, or email: rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 4-6 pm
Norfolk | 1800 Syracuse Avenue | North Gym Lot
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be having a monthly Farmer’s Market open to members of all federally recognized tribes! These markets will be hosted monthly and will have **FREE seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Please bring your tribal enrollment card to have for sign-up forms provided at the event.
**Limited amount packages of food are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No packages of food will be delivered or saved unless prior authorization has been given.Â
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 4-6 pm
Sioux City | 125 6th Street
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be having a monthly Farmer’s Market open to members of all federally recognized tribes! These markets will be hosted monthly and will have **FREE seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Please bring your tribal enrollment card to have for sign-up forms provided at the event.
**Limited amount packages of food are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No packages of food will be delivered or saved unless prior authorization has been given.Â
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4-6 pm
Niobrara | 2523 Woodbine Street
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be having a monthly Farmer’s Market open to members of all federally recognized tribes! These markets will be hosted monthly and will have **FREE seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Please bring your tribal enrollment card to have for sign-up forms provided at the event.
**Limited amount packages of food are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No packages of food will be delivered or saved unless prior authorization has been given.Â
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 4-6 pm
Lincoln | 1600 Windhoek Drive | North Lot
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be having a monthly Farmer’s Market open to members of all federally recognized tribes! These markets will be hosted monthly and will have **FREE seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Please bring your tribal enrollment card to have for sign-up forms provided at the event.
**Limited amount packages of food are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No packages of food will be delivered or saved unless prior authorization has been given.Â
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 4-6 pm
Omaha | 5815 South 86th Circle
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will be having a monthly Farmer’s Market open to members of all federally recognized tribes! These markets will be hosted monthly and will have **FREE seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Please bring your tribal enrollment card to have for sign-up forms provided at the event.
**Limited amount packages of food are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No packages of food will be delivered or saved unless prior authorization has been given.Â
October 20, 2024 | 12-2 pm
Lincoln Community Room | 1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE
Ponca Health Services, in partnership with Bryan Health and the Indian Center, is putting on a 1-mile Pumpkin Fun Run! Families are invited to wear costumes during the Fun Run and participate in the costume contests. Winners will be named by age group.
Please register here: https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/forms/pumpkin_run. When you register, you will receive a free t-shirt! For more information, please contact Sarah Lehl at slehl@poncatribe-ne.gov.
October 18, 2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
Who is eligible?
Anyone with a child is eligible to receive services from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Please bring Tribal ID or proof of enrollment for you or the child in need to participate. Diapers are available for pick up at local office locations by any member eligible for service.
Those who are unable to pick-up diapers during the event may contact their local Case Manager to arrange a pick-up for an alternate date or time or to designate a different family member. Diapers will not be distributed unless prior authorization is received.
Norfolk Gym
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Robin Wright: robinwright@poncatribe-ne.gov
Lincoln Community Room – North Entrance
1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE
Tiffani Spencer: tspencer@poncatribe-ne.gov
Sioux City Office
125 6th St | Sioux City, IA
Brad Johnson: bjohnson@poncatribe-ne.gov
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
Kris Kotrous: kkotrous@poncatribe-ne.gov
Cabinet Building Garage
5813 South 86th Cir | Omaha, NE
Skyelar Timm-Beavers: stimm-beavers@poncatribe-ne.gov
To help raise awareness for domestic violence, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Domestic Violence program staff invites everyone to join us for Purple Week! Wear purple October 14-18, 2024 for DV Awareness. Take a picture of yourself and tag the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska on social media to help spread awareness!
Monday | October 14, 2024
Purple Hat Day
Tuesday | October 15, 2024
Purple Socks & Shoes Day
Wednesday | October 16, 2024
Purple Skirt & Pants Day
Thursday | October 17, 2024
Purple Shirt Day
Friday | October 18, 2024
Purple Car Day