Archives: Events

June 24, 2024 | 1-3 pm
Gilchrist Learning Center
225 Nebraska Street | Sioux City, IA

Join us for an art therapy event dedicated to our respected elders in honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This event is all about celebrating our elders, raising awareness, and promoting healing through the power of art. We look forward to seeing you there and creating something beautiful together!

For more information, please contact Ciara at 712.666.0363 or at chess@poncatribe-ne.gov.
August 10, 2024
Ponca Powwow Grounds
88915 521 Avenue | Niobrara, NE

The Domestic Violence Program would like to invite the family members of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) to march with us during Saturday afternoon’s Grand Entry at the Annual Powwow. The DV Program staff marches to honor the loved ones who are missing or were murdered, family members affected by their absence, and to bring awareness to this epidemic of injustices.

June 22 | 1 pm
Neligh Mill State Historic Site
Wylie Drive | Neligh, NE

Join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and History Nebraska for a Round Dance!

This event features the Horse drum group, dancers, and Ponca Tribe of Nebraska staff and members attending at the Neligh Mill State Historic Site.

Event is FREE of charge! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
June 19 | 9 am-2 pm
Niobrara Headquarters | 2523 Woodbine Street | Niobrara, NE

Ponca Health Services is debuting the NEW Mobile Health Unit! Walk-in appointments will be available for the following services:

– Dental preventative screenings
– HPV Vaccinations
– Telehealth readiness appointments
– Mental health screening assessments

Other departments will also be available to provide information and share upcoming events. For medical appointments, please call our clinic at 402.733.3612. For dental appointments, please call Judy Niebur at 402.733.1325.

6-Week Course
Tuesdays: July 9 – August 13 | 4-6 pm
Ponca Hills Cafeteria | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE

Join Ponca Health Services Behavioral Health program for a 6-week parenting skills course. Dinner and childcare will be provided for each session.

Participants must register no later than July 5. To register, please contact Kylie Bair at 531.242.1027 or kbair@poncatribe-ne.gov or Troy Brooks at 402.860.8257 or tbrooks@poncatribe-ne.gov.
June 27, 2024 | 1-4 pm
Norfolk Cafeteria
1800 Syracuse Avenue | Norfolk, NE

The Integrated Health Youth Program and Community Health Workers in our Norfolk location are collaborating to host a social for our elders and youth. This month’s activity will be bingo. This is open to anyone enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.

For more information, please contact Leah Franklin at 531.269.0276 or at lfranklin@poncatribe-ne.gov.
June 18, 2024 | 5-7 pm
Norfolk Cafeteria
1800 Syracuse Avenue | Norfolk, NE

Please join the Domestic Violence program for a reoccurring Women’s Peer Support Group. Val will provide learning opportunities for attendees about domestic violence and Pride awareness. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Val Wright at vwright@poncatribe-ne.gov

30th Annual Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow
4-day Powwow!
August 8-11, 2024

Grand Entries: Thurs – 7 pm
Fri & Sat – 1 pm & 7 pm | Sun – 1 pm
Meals provided 1 hour before each Grand Entry

All Dancers and Spectators Welcome
Head Man: Charlie Iron Thunder
Head Woman: Talia Jennings
Head Boy: Trayton Henrickson
Head Girl: Destiny Rich

Arena Director: Stan Smith, Jr.
MC: Eagle Rhodd
Head Drum: Drowning Creek

Invited Drums:
Maza Kute
Hilltop
Standing Eagle
Omaha White Tail
White Eagle Park
Bad Moon Rising

Senior Princess: Stevie Horse
Junior Princess: Talilah Zephier
Little Miss: Alizay Ironheart

Hand Game
August 8 | 10 am

Diabetes Fun Run
August 9 | 5 pm

Cornhole Tournament
August 10 | 10 am

Horseshoe Tournament
August 11 | 10 am

Team Dance Contest

Archery Range

Security and First Aid Provided. Restrooms, Running Water, and Limited Camping on Site.

Elders receive priority parking, additional parking provided near grounds, with shuttle.

PTN POWWOW GROUNDS DIRECTIONS:
One mile West of Niobrara on Highway 12. Turn left at the Ponca Sign, located across from the Niobrara State Park. Follow the pavement to the Powwow Grounds.

For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/PTNPowwow, call: 402.857.3519, or email: rwrightjr@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 9-11 am (CST)

The Osni Ponka Youth Council is sponsoring a virtual arts & crafts camp for Ponca youth ages 5-12 nationwide. Art and craft supplies will be mailed to participants, and classes will be held online. Class is open to the first 25 Ponca youth with a complete application, and all information verified. Participants will be notified that they have secured a spot via email. For more information, email Rebecca Sullivan at beccilwhite@gmail.com

June 5, 2024 | 2-4 pm
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine Street | Niobrara, NE

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program is teaming up with the Center for Rural Affairs to host a presentation and demonstration about beekeeping. Experienced beekeeper Matt Hendl will talk about the biology of bees, equipment needed, beekeeping, and demonstrate harvesting wax for products.

Each participant will receive a gift bag with lotion and lip balm to take home. For any questions, please contact Miranda at mirandar@cfra.org.