Archives: Events

Saturday, June 1 | 10 am
Niobrara Agency Grounds
88915 521 Avenue | Niobrara, NE

Please join us for the First Annual Ponca Corn Planting. We will be planting corn together on the Agency Grounds, so please dress accordingly. The Culture Department will provide a meal, singing, and community.
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Join us on June 15th to show your support for elder abuse awareness by wearing purple! Use the #RespectOurEldersPTN hashtag to share your purple attire and join the movement to protect and honor our elders. Let’s unite in solidarity for the rights and dignity of seniors everywhere. Together, we can create a world where every elder is cherished and respected.
Monday, May 20 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Lincoln Community Room | 1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE

This month’s learning series will cover general mental health information within the Native community. Erin Poor from Morning Star Counseling will be sharing information and having an open conversation over many aspects included in mental health.

A meal and childcare will be provided. Please use the QR code, or follow this link https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/…/coh_ys_registration to register for a t-shirt designed by Joe Bad Moccasin and two provide us with a count for meal preparation and childcare staff.

For more information, please contact Sarah Lehl at sleahl@poncatribe-ne.gov

Starting May 16 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Sioux City Conference Room
125 6th Street | Sioux City, IA

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is happy to announce that we are offering a FREE 8-week Nutrition Education class designed to understand eating habits and provide tips on saving. This is sponsored by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program. A new recipe will be highlighted each week, with students having the opportunity to cook and taste each dish.
If you are interested in signing up for this 8-week course, please scan the QR code. For more information or a complete schedule, please contact Ciara at 712.666.0363 or at chess@poncatribe-ne.gov.

May 30, 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 flowerpot planting. With limited spots available, please contact and register with Leah Franklin at 531.269.0276 or at lfranklin@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Thursday, May 16 | 5 pm
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE

The public is invited to a special showing of “Murder in Big Horn,” hosted by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program, in conjunction with our weekly Star Sisters group. This miniseries about the deaths of Native American women in rural Montana highlights the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), our awareness topic for May. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Lorene Thomas, Community Outreach Advocate, at 402.857.3391 ext. 5008.
May 20, 2024 | 10 am
Participating Locations:
Ponca Health Services-Lincoln
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine Street | Niobrara, NE
Norfolk Gym Building
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Ralston Transit Building
5701 South 85th Circle | Omaha, NE
Sioux City Office
125 6th Street | Sioux City, IA
The Domestic Violence Program and the Ponca Youth Council are working together to increase MMIR Outreach and are inviting you to join us for a tribal-wide awareness walk! There will be a walk held at each office site.

June 22 | 10 am
Lincoln Community Room
1600 Windhoek Drive | Lincoln, NE

Tribal Members are invited to attend the first General Membership meeting of 2024. Tribal Council will be in person at the Lincoln office where lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by June 17 if you plan to attend in person or online.

As a reminder, you must be logged in to the members’ side of the Ponca Tribe website, qlogicllc.com/poncatribe/, to access the General Membership meeting online. Please make sure that you have a working login prior to the day of the meeting.

Questions submitted by June 17 will be addressed first. To RSVP or to submit a question, please contact Candace Repenning at crepenning@poncatribe-ne.gov or at 402.857.3391 ext. 5009.

May 23, 2024 | 2-4 pm
Gilchrist Learning Center
225 Nebraska Street | Sioux City, IA

Join us for a transformative journey of healing and remembrance through art. Our art therapy even for MMIR awareness invites participants to express, honor, and commemorate the lives of those who have been lost. Through guided creative exercises, storytelling, and reflection, we aim to provide a safe space for healing, solidarity, and advocacy.

For more information, please contact Ciara at 712.666.0363 or at chess@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Thursdays | 5-7 pm
Niobrara Headquarters | 2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
May – Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Monthy and Mental Health Awareness Month
Join our Star Sisters Women’s support group for community and Talking Circle while we work on our projects (topics below).
May 2: Candlelight vigil
May 9: Unsolved Mysteries/work on projects
May 16: Movie “Murder in Big Horn” (open to the public)
May 23: No group
May 30: Mental Health Exercise/work on projects
For more information, contact Lorene Thomas, Community Outreach Advocate, 402.857.3391, ext. 5008.