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Wednesdays | 2:00-3:30 pm
Third Floor Conference Room
Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center
2602 J Street | Omaha, NE
Starting October 18th, 2023
Join Behavioral Health and Trauma Informed Care for our person-centered Holistic Healing Group. We will focus on healing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wounds. We’ll cover topics like community support, healthy coping skills, psychoeducation, and mindfulness. Come for support. This is an open group. For more information, please call Andrea at 402.690.4204 or Jasmine at 402.658.4924.
October 13 | 1-3 pm
Ponca Tribe Gym Cafeteria
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
Community members are invited to join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program as we paint our nails to raise awareness of domestic violence.
October 19 | 3-6 pm
Ponca Tribe Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
Join the Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence program on October 19 from 3-6 pm for a presentation on the effects of domestic violence on children, and a candlelight vigil. Watch for more Domestic Violence Awareness activities throughout October! For more information, contact Lorene at 402-857-3391.
This flyer was produced by the Ponca Tribe of NE under grant number 15JOVW-21-GG-00837, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this flyer are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 9-13, 2023
Oct 9: Purple Hat Day
Oct 10: Purple Sock Day
Oct 11: Purple Shirt Day
Oct 12: Purple Skirt or Pants Day
Oct 13: Purple Car Day
Wear purple October 9-13 for Domestic Violence Awareness. Take a picture of yourself and tag the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska on social media to help spread awareness! (Please make sure your photo is set to public.) Watch for more Domestic Violence Awareness activities throughout October.
This flyer was produced by the Ponca Tribe of NE under grant number 15JOVW-21-GG-00837, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this flyer are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 6 | 1-3 pm
Ponca Tribe Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
Raise awareness for domestic violence in your community with a purple ribbon for your car! Ribbons can be picked up at the Niobrara Headquarters from 1-3 pm October 6. Watch for more Domestic Violence Awareness activities throughout October. For more information, contact Lorene at 402-857-3391.
This flyer was produced by the Ponca Tribe of NE under grant number 15JOVW-21-GG-00837, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this flyer are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 6 | 11 am-1 pm
Ponca Tribe Headquarters
2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
Join us at 11 am on October 6th at the Niobrara Headquarters as we paint our nails purple to raise awareness of domestic violence. Watch for more Domestic Violence Awareness activities throughout October! For more information, contact Lorene at 402-857-3391.
This flyer was produced by the Ponca Tribe of NE under grant number 15JOVW-21-GG-00837, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this flyer are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Every first Monday of the month | 5:30-7:30 pm
Ponca Health Services-Lincoln | 1600 Windhoek Dr | Lincoln, NE
As part of our Circle of Health series, Ponca Health Services and the Indian Center are hosting a book club. This book club will occur the first Monday of each month, starting October 2nd, 2023. We will provide the featured book, snacks, and beverages. Childcare will also be provided.
The first book is “The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well” by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins.
Sign up using the QR code or at the link: https://ow.ly/oPxi50POJVm.
For any questions, please get in touch with Tricia Monzon at tmonzon@poncatribe-ne.org.
October 2 | 5-6 pm
Norfolk Public Library
308 Prospect Ave | Norfolk, NE
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Domestic Violence Program invites those impacted by domestic violence to join the Women’s Support Group. This group is designed to help women grow in their knowledge of empowering themselves and others.
For additional information, call Chelsey at 402.371.8834, 402.379.2026, or email cpena@poncatribe-ne.org.
This publication was supported by the Domestic Violence Prevention grant, BH15IHS0094, funded by the Indian Health Service. The contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Indian Health Service or the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sioux City: Mondays | 1 pm-3:30 pm
Niobrara: Tuesdays | 1 pm-3:30 pm
District 1 Tribal Council representatives Angie Starkel and JoAn Scholtman would like to invite our District 1 Elders to the office for a time to visit and socialize. Coffee, juice, snacks, and games will be provided.
For more information, please contact Angie Starkel at 402.922.0436 or JoAn Schlotman at 712.276.7103.
Sioux City: Mondays | 1 pm-3:30 pm
Niobrara: Tuesdays | 1 pm-3:30 pm
District 1 Tribal Council representatives Angie Starkel and JoAn Scholtman would like to invite our District 1 Elders to the office for a time to visit and socialize. Coffee, juice, snacks, and games will be provided.
For more information, please contact Angie Starkel at 402.922.0436 or JoAn Schlotman at 712.276.7103.