Archives: Events

September 23, 2024 | 12 pm
Lincoln Community Room
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Community members are invited to join the Domestic Violence and Community Health programs for an Every Child Matters Lunch and Learn in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30). Learn about the history of Indian Boarding Schools and their impact on present-day life for Native Americans.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska offices and clinics will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen for clients on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Starting Wednesday, September 4, 2024!
K-6th Grade | 2:30 – 4:00 pm
7th – 12th Grade | 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Norfolk Gym | 1800 Syracuse Avenue | Norfolk, NE

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Behavioral Health department is continuing with time changes for their Wednesday Youth Club! This group is open to all youth from Kindergarten to 12th grade enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Parents or guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the club.

For more information, please contact Leah Franklin at 531.269.0276 or at lfranklin@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Starting September 13
Every other Friday | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Ponca Tribe Community Room | 119 6th St | Sioux City, IA

This group is open to families with youth 18 and younger, survivors, and victims of crime, abuse, or neglect. We will learn to share and cope. We are creating a safe space for you to come and express yourself so we can begin to heal. Refreshments provided.

For more information please contact Rosei Bear at vbear@poncatribe-ne.gov or 402.371.8834 ext. 2025.

October 10, 2024 | 6 pm
Ponca Health Services-Lincoln
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

District 3 Ponca Tribal members and their families are invited to dress up in their best Halloween costumes and join us for a trunk or treat even in the North parking lot. PTN staff will be decorating their trunks and handing out candy and treats! Dinner will be served in the Community Room.

For more information, please contact District 3 Tribal Council Representative Shanna Carpenter at shannac@poncatribe-ne.gov.

1st, 2nd, & 4th Saturday | 12 pm – 4 pm
3rd Thursday of the month | 5 pm – 9 pm
Bearclaw Necklace Classes begin Saturday, August 24

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Community Room
123 6th St | Sioux City, IA
(Entrance through back door)

Learn to create your own Bearclaw necklace and enjoy time spent working with others. Supplies will be provided, but limited to first-come, first-served. Class is open to all ages.

Contact instructor Kevin Frazier at 712.312.3421 or kevinfrazier1986@gmail.com for more information.

The WIOA Program will be hosting workshops on resume building and searching for jobs. IF all workshops are attended, participants will be able to get an interview outfit. Participants must be WIOA eligible to receive an interview outfit.

Ralston Transit Facility | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
5701 S 85th Circle | Omaha, NE

October 9: Resume Workshop
October 16: Job Search & Interviewing Workshop
October 23: Reviewing REsume with WIOA Staff – Optional

The WIOA Program will be hosting workshops on resume building and searching for jobs. IF all workshops are attended, participants will be able to get an interview outfit. Participants must be WIOA eligible to receive an interview outfit.

Lincoln Learning Lab | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

September 10: Resume Workshop
September 17: Job Search & Interviewing Workshop
September 24: Reviewing REsume with WIOA Staff – Optional

September 1 | 2 pm
Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way | Papillion, NE

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska families living in the District 2 Service Delivery Area are invited to the Omaha Storm Chasers vs Saint Paul Saints game! Doors open at 1 pm and the game starts at 2:05 pm.

General Admission tickets will be for the Berm and Home Run Porch Sections 101-105. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One ticket per member. Must be on the enrollment list to be eligible. Tickets are available for pick up at the Ralston Admin building from Candy Schott starting Monday, August 26, 2024. For more information, please contact Falon McAlpin at 402.208.0297.
August 24 | 10 am – 12 pm
Lincoln Community Room
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Tribal Home Visiting is partnering with Lincoln City Libraries for their next Group Connection, Stroller Tales and Trails! During this event, families will learn about the libraries, choose books for their children, and live a healthy lifestyle. Step into Stroller Tales and Trails, where stories come alive, healthy snacks are shared, and fun memories are made! Please bring a stroller if you are able to.

This event is open to any Native family with children living in the Lincoln & Lancaster County area. A meal will be provided. For more information please contact Jessica Upton at 531.284.3554 or at jupton@poncatribe-ne.gov or Candace Walahoski at 531.269.0932 cwalahoski@poncatribe-ne.gov.