April 1 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Lincoln Indian Center
1100 Military Road | Lincoln, NE
As part of the ongoing Ponca Health Services and the Indian Center-sponsored book club, we will go over the first chapter of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Child care, food, and transportation will be provided if needed. To receive a copy of the book, please contact Josie Shea from the Indian Center at 402.417.8214.
Join us for the Annual Healthy Living Walk/Run & Powwow on April 27, 2024.
10:00 am: 2 Mile Prayer Walk and Run
Skyview Lake | 1900 West Maple Ave | Norfolk, NE
Registration starts at 9:30 am. Prizes in all age categories, and FREE RAFFLE DRAWINGS for all walk/run participants!
11:30 am-12:30 pm: Lunch (Ponca Tribal Gym)
Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Lunch will be provided to all walk/run participants and powwow attendees.
1:00 pm-5:00 pm: Powwow
Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence Program will host a Red Dress Dance with prizes/honorariums for first, second, and third places.
This event is a time to honor each other. All PTN service sites are included and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska office in your area, or Crystal Mundorf at 402.371.8834.
March 20 | 2-4 pm
Sioux City Ponca Tribe Offices
119 6th Street | Sioux City, IA
Do you have medical or dental bills? Are you concerned with payment of these bills? Do you need information on programs that can help? All members are invited to an open house and presentation about the Purchase/Referred Care Program. PRC is an assistance program that assists with the payment of medical, dental, and pharmaceutical bills and services that Indian Health Services does not cover. Come and learn about the ways PRC can help reduce the cost of care for you. One door prize will be awarded after the presentation.
March 20 | 9:30-11:30 am
Niobrara Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
Do you have medical or dental bills? Are you concerned with payment of these bills? Do you need information on programs that can help? All members are invited to an open house and presentation about the Purchase/Referred Care Program. PRC is an assistance program that assists with the payment of medical, dental, and pharmaceutical bills and services that Indian Health Services does not cover. Come and learn about the ways PRC can help reduce the cost of care for you. One door prize will be awarded after the presentation.
March 22 | 4 pm
Sioux City PTN Conference Room
125 6th St. | Sioux City, IA
Join us for a captivating movie night featuring “Hidden Figures,” a powerful film that brings to light the remarkable contributions of three brilliant African American women mathematicians at NASA during the 1960s. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ll honor the resilience, intellect, and determination of these trailblazers who broke barriers and reshaped history. Through their inspiring journey, we’ll reflect on the countless women whose significant achievements have often gone unnoticed. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the profound impact women have had on science, technology, and society as a whole.
March 13 | 12-2 pm
Sioux City Ponca Tribe Offices
119 6th Street | Sioux City, IA
Come and join your CHWs at the Elder’s Meal for a presentation on colorectal cancer.
March 12 | 12-2 pm
Ralston Transit Building
5701 S 85th Circle | Omaha, NE
Come and join your CHWs at the Elder’s Meal for a presentation on colorectal cancer.
March 14 | 12-2 pm
Norfolk Gym Building
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Come and join your CHWs at the Elder’s Meal for a presentation on colorectal cancer.