June 4 | 10 am – 2 pm
Schramm Park | 20874-21146, NE-31 | Gretna, NE
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska District 2 & 3 youth ages 8-16 are invited to join the Youth Council and Ponca Member Ron Suverkrubbe’s Reel Mentors organization for a day of fishing and fun. Lunch will be provided. Fishing poles will be provided to participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so register online today!
June 3, 2023 | 10 am – 2 pm
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Transit Building
5701 S 85th Street | Omaha, NE
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will host a Craft & Vendor show featuring Ponca and Native artists and businesses. Healing Ribbons will provide lunch (until gone) for a fee to support their mission.
Tables will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Each vendor will be only allowed one table to ensure every vendor has space and will be contacted to let them know if their application was accepted. The vendor registration deadline is May 31, 2023.
To reserve a booth table, register online at: http://ow.ly/pKsn50Nosev. For more information, please get in touch with Becci Sullivan at 531.222.4471.
Booths will be free to artists and vendors who are Ponca, Native, or current staff members. All other vendors must pay a $25 booth fee before the event.
March 13 & 27 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nebraska Indian Community College Campus
2605 Dakota Ave | South Sioux City, NE
This group is open to anyone who has been impacted by domestic violence or any victims/survivors of crime. In this group, we will learn how past trauma can affect us today and how we can make lasting, caring relationships with our loved ones. No registration is needed – show up! You can leave when you need to as well.
March 13: Communication with Difficult People
March 27: Relaxation and Coping Skills
For more information, please get in touch with Toby at 402.860.5839.
Fridays | 9:45-11:30 am
Ponca Tribe Headquarters | 2523 Woodbine St | Niobrara, NE
This group is open to those impacted by domestic violence or any victims/survivors of crime. In this group, we will learn how past trauma can affect us today and how we can make lasting, caring relationships with our loved ones. No registration is needed – show up! You can leave when you need to as well.
March 17: Communication with Difficult People
March 31: Relaxation and Coping Skills
For more information, please get in touch with Toby at 712.258.0500.
Thursdays | 11:00 am-12:45 pm
Ponca Tribe Gym | 1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
This group is open to those impacted by domestic violence or any victims/survivors of crime. In this group, we will learn how past trauma can affect us today and how we can make lasting, caring relationships with our loved ones. No registration is needed – show up! You can leave when you need to as well.
March 16: Communication with Difficult People
March 30: Relaxation and Coping Skills
For more information, please get in touch with Toby at 712.258.0500.
Tribal members are invited to attend the first General Membership meeting of 2023, either in-person with Tribal Council in Norfolk, at any PTN office location (Niobrara, Sioux City, Ralston, Lincoln Clinic, Norfolk), or online via Lifesize. Lunch will be provided at noon at all office locations, with the meeting to follow.
Questions submitted in advance by April 17 will be addressed first. Please RSVP if you plan to attend at one of the office locations so we know how many to expect for lunch at each location. Tribal members wishing to virtually participate and ask questions must contact Candace Repenning for that information.
To submit questions, or to RSVP, please contact Candace Repenning at 402.857.3391 or crepenning@poncatribe-ne.org.
ATTENTION: LOCATION CHANGE! The Sioux City Trauma Informed Care Group will meet at the NICC Campus this Monday, March 13th.
This group is open to anyone who has been impacted by domestic violence or any victims/survivors of crime. We’ll be discussing Communication with Difficult People. No registration is needed – just show up! You can leave when you need to as well.
For more information, please contact Toby at 402.860.5839.
Shanna Carpenter
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00-3:00 pm
(Available any time by appointment)
District 3 Tribal members are invited to come to visit with me during my office hours each Tuesday and Thursday. Let’s start a conversation that benefits the Ponca People! You’re welcome to drop by the office at 1600 Windhoek, Lincoln, NE, and share your ideas, questions, and concerns. I look forward to meeting with you! Out-of-state members can reach me at 402.805.0883 or by email at shannac@poncatribe-ne.org.
April 7 | 5:00-7:30 pm
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Gym & Cafeteria
1800 Syracuse Ave | Norfolk, NE
District 4 members are invited to join us for an Easter event! There will be bounce houses, an Easter egg hunt, and a youth Easter basket giveaway for District 4 Ponca youth ages 0-18. Dinner for everyone will be provided at 6:30.
For more information, please call Kyle Taylor at 402.750.4299 or Alex Taylor at 402.750.2045.
April 8 | 11 am
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska | 1701 E Street | Lincoln, NE
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska youth ages 0-12, living in the District 3 Service Delivery Area, are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt. Easter baskets will be distributed following the Easter Egg Hunt, and there will be a brunch for everyone in attendance. District 3 will also provide gift cards for members outside the Service Delivery Area.
For more information, please get in touch with District 3 Tribal Council Representatives Susie Baker at 925.788.0649, and Shanna Carpenter at 402.805.0883.