VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 JULY 2016 JULY Funded & Distributed by the Ponca Tribe NEWSLETTER
PONCA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Special points of interest: GED CLASSES
SUMMER YOUTH
CHR UPDATES
DIALYSIS CENTER
Inside this issue:
PONCA TRIBE INJURY PREVENTION 1
U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR 2
PICTURE OF MAP 3 VETERANS MEMORIAL 4-5 PONCA CELEBRATION FLYER 6 WEHC CHR 7 PONCA TRIBAL PRINCESS 8-9 AMERICAN INDIAN EXPOSITION 10-11
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 12
YOUTH OUTREACH 13 AG DEPARTMENT 14 DIALYSIS CENTER 15 SENIOR CENTER 16 DIRECTORS MEETING 17 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 18-19 WHITE EAGLE TRANSIT 20 PONCA TRIBAL AFFAIRS 21 GED CLASSES 21 SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITES 22-23 ANNOUNCEMENT 24 BIA PRESENTATION 25 PONCA TRIBE HEAD START PONCA POWWOW ADS 26 AMERICAN INDIAN EXPOSITION 27 ZUMBA CLASSES 28 DIABETES HEALTH FLYER 29 PONCA TRIBE FDPIR 30 NEWSLETTER FORM 31 PONCA CUSTOM T’S 32
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WILL BE TRANSPORTING FREE RIDE TO NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL EVENT. THEY ARE SEEK- ING NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS TO ATTEND FOR INPUT ON THE DESIGN FOR THE MEMORIAL WALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (10 SEATS ARE LIMITED) LOCATION: JULY 19TH TUESDAY 2016 DEPARTURE WILL BE FROM TRIBAL AFFAIRS @ 10:00 AM RETURN BY 4:30 PM
CALL TRANSIT 580-763-0139 RESERVE SEATING
WILL BE TRANSPORTING FREE RIDE TO NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL EVENT. THEY ARE SEEK- ING NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS TO ATTEND FOR INPUT ON THE DESIGN FOR THE MEMORIAL WALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (10 SEATS ARE LIMITED) LOCATION: JULY 21ST, THURSDAY 2016 DEPARTURE WILL BE FROM TRIBAL AFFAIRS @ 9:00 AM RETURN BY 3:30 PM
CALL TRANSIT 580-763-0139 RESERVE SEATING
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th 140 ANNUAL PONCA CELEBRATION, AUGUST 25-28, 2016 "WHERE CHAMPIONS MEET CHAMPIONS" HISTORIC WHITE EAGLE PARK HOME OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FANCY DANCE **************HEAD STAFF************* HEAD SINGER ------MICHAEL SNAKE HEAD DANCER------RG HARRIS 2015-16 PONCA PRINCESS ------LEXIA LENEY KENT MASTER OF CEREMONIES ------KINSEL LIEB & LESTER EAGLE ARENA DIRECTORS------STANLEY SMITH, JR. & ARTHUR BLUEBACK WATER CARRIERS ------CHARLES WARRIOR & AARON LIEB
****THOMAS ROUGHFACE ARENA (SOUTH ARENA) (1:30 PM)**** THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY GIVE AWAYS HONORING ELDERS VETERANS DAY PONCA DAY 1ST time dancers Pa'tha'ta (Scalp dance) Head Staff
******AUGUSTUS MCDONALD ARENA (NORTH ARENA) (7 PM)******
THURSDAY-PrincesS Crowning, Tiny Tots (6&under), Junior Division (7-12)
FRIDAY-Traditional Ponca Women's Cloth,Teens-Cloth, Buckskin, Straight
SATURDAY-Golden Age Women's 55+, Cloth, Buckskin 19-54+, Jingle & Shawl (combined) -Teen Boys Fancy (13-18), Feather Pull (17+ (Fancy Dancers Only)
SUNDAY-Golden Age Men's 55+, Single Bustle, Newman Littlewalker Straight, Gus McDonald Old Time Fancy, World Championship Fancy Dance
REGISTER ON NIGHT OF CONTEST & ONE CATEGORY ONLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FEATHER PULL & GUS MCDONALD SPECIAL (Parking & Security Provided) (Rations issued @ 10 a.m. on Friday &Saturday) Schedule of Events con- tact: Kinsel V. Lieb @ 580-763-0120 or 580-761-7145
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Community Health Representative
*Must have a chart at the White Eagle Health Center to participate in services.* HOME VISITS: CHR’S CONDUCT HOME VISITS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: ELDERLY, HANDICAP, AND DISABLED PATIENTS THAT MAY BE HOMEBOUND OR LIVE ALONE. SURGERY FOLLOW-UP VITAL CHECK (BLOOD SUGAR/BLOOD PRESSURE) MEDICATION SUPPLIES CHECK. TO ENSURE THAT A PERSON IS OBTAINING REGULAR HEALTH CARE.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PLEASE CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION. LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME, PHONE NUM- BER, APPOINTMENT TIME, DATE LOCATION, AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL WITHIN 24 HOURS IT IS THE PATIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THEIR OWN APPOINTMENTS AND TO RE- SCHEDULE MISSED APPOINTMENTS. TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST FOR OUT OF TOWN REFERRALS, AND NON EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS. SERVICES MAY BE DISCONTINUED IF PATIENT IS A NO CALL, NO SHOW. IF A PATIENT OR ANYONE RESIDING IN THE HOUSEHOLD OWNS A WORKING VEHICLE THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DENIED SERVICES. WE ONLY TRANSPORT TO PAWNEE IHS FOR SERVICES WE DO NOT OFFER HERE AT THE WHITE EAGLE HEALTH CENTER DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER WE WILL NOT TRANSPORT OUT OF TOWN WE DO NOT TRANSPORT PATIENTS TO A DOCTOR’S VISIT OR FOR ANY PROCEDURE THAT WILL LAST LONGER THAN 2 HOURS. ALL OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OR NEXT OF KIN.
MEDICATION DELIVERY: CHR’S CAN PICK-UP AND DELIVER MEDICATIONS FOR THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED INDIVIDU- ALS. THE PATIENT WILL NEED TO CALL IN THEIR PHARMACY MEDICATION REFILLS PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE CHR TO PICK UP. CHR Director: Ashley LeClair Email: [email protected] CHR’s: Lizzie Roy and Barbara Rhodd Contact number: 580-765-2501 ext 2246
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News Release – June 22, 2016
The 2015-2016 Ponca Tribal Princess, Lexia Leney Kent, will be representing the Ponca Tribe of Okla- homa during the annual American Indian Exposition from August 1st through August 6th, 2016. Lexia is the daughter of Curtis and Francis- (Kent) Primeaux, Jr. and Keith Buffalohead, Jr. Lexia’s ma- ternal grandparents are Arlene Axline Kent and Jr. & Kathy Kent. Her paternal grandparents are Keith and Coralie Buffalohead, Sr. and Curtis and Elaine Primeaux, Sr... Lexia is the great-granddaughter of Garland and Lucy Kent, Sr. Her Ponca Indian name is Ha-wah-taye, which means Buckskin Dress. This name was given to her by her great-grandmother, Colleen Collins- Knight. Lexia is fifteen years old. She attends Ponca City High School and will be a sophomore this year. Not only will Lexia be repre- senting her tribe at the American Indian Exposition, she will be representing the Ponca City Community as well. Lexia, along with her family and the Ponca Tribe’s Expo director, Jenny Rush-Buffalohead, have begun fund raising events to help Lexia attend this event. On July 5th at the RCB bank on 14th and Pro- spect, a benefit Indian Taco sale will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On July 21st a benefit round dance will be held at the White Eagle Cultural Center, with supper served at 5:00 p.m. and round dancing starting at 6:30 p.m. Head singer is Pete LittleCook and the M.C. is Oliver LittleCook. All Indian organizations, princesses, friends, family and the public are in- vited. On August 4th at 2:00 p.m. during the American Indian Exposition, Lexia’s cultural presentation of her tribe will be the Ponca Hethuska dance ending with Wolf dance songs for the women. The Pon- ca Hethoska committee and Ponca dancers will be hosting this dance on this day to support Lexia and to showcase the Ponca Tribe. All are invited to dance or just look on and help support Lexia on this day. Lexia and the Ponca Expo Director says thank-you to the community, the Ponca people, friends, family, Ponca Hethuska Society, Ponca Tribal employees and the Ponca Tribal Council for their donations and time to help support this endeavor. On Monday, August 1, at 2:00 p.m., the Kiowa tribe will host a gourd dance. On Wednesday, Au- gust 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the Kiowa-Apache Blackfeet Society will be dancing. There will be activities held each day during the Exposition beginning with a parade at 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2016 on Main Street in Anadarko, Ok. For more information, contact Wilson Daingkau at (405) 230-0781 or [email protected].
Benefit Round Dance For Lexia Leney Kent Ponca Tribal Princess July 21, 2016 - Thursday White Eagle Cultural Center White Eagle, Oklahoma
M. C. -- Oliver LittleCook Head Singer -- Pete LittleCook
Supper—5:00 pm—Pot luck Round Dance—6:30 pm to sunrise (ayee) Cake Walks- - Games- - Raffles All Princesses, Organizations, Friends & Family are Invited
Proceeds to benefit Lexia’s travel to the American Indian Exposition in Aug. 2016 For information, please call (580) 716-7342 or (580) 352-1212 Not responsible for accidents or thefts
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM
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AG DEPARTMENT
PONCA GARDEN
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DIALYSIS CENTER –UPDATES
The White Eagle Dialysis Center project continues to progress. The exterior walls of the dialysis clinic are up. The roof deck has been laid. The Exterior of the building will feature integrated tee- pee shapes with contrasting colors on both the north and south sides. The north side of the building will feature large insulated windows to provide natural light. The Ponca Business Committee has made the choice for a preference of exterior colors. The inte- rior colors and designs have been presented to the PBC. The Council has opted for a color scheme to promote a spa-like feel for the patient areas. Completion of the building is currently slotted for the second week of October. After completion of construction there will be a few weeks of water sampling, furnishings and other arrangements to finish before treatments begin. END OF MAY Joseph Blan, RN Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma White Eagle Health Center Dialysis Director 200 White Eagle Dr. Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 765-2501 (580) 304-4396 Mobile (580) 765-6348 Fax
END OF JUNE
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SENIOR CENTER
Activities week of July 11th-15th, 2016 Monday– Zumba Tue: Malt shop and Music– jamming to the 50’s lunch that day will cheeseburgers, and root beer floats
Wednesday- Zumba
Friday– BINGO
Activities subject to change or cancellation
Open Mon– Thursday 7:30am-2:00pm Friday– 8:00am-Noon (also depending on activity)
Ponca Tribal Senior Center 580-762-0075 Amanda Goodman, Director
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
Stay Hydrated
Keep yourself cool
Stay in Touch– let friends and family know if you’ll be spending an extended period of time outdoors.
Wear the right stuff– dress for the weather.
Protect your eyes– vision loss can be common among the elder- ly, and too much exposure to the sun can irritate eyes.
Know the risks of hyperthermia
Exercise smart
Rub on sunscreen and wear hats
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DIRECTORS MEETING
Program Director Meetings The Ponca Tribe Grants/Compliance Office has introduced monthly Program Directors Meetings that began in April of 2016. These meetings are held to keep Program Directors, the Grants Office and the Ponca Tribal Business Committee in- formed on the various activities being performed by each pro- gram. The meetings are attended by all program directors (or their representatives) as well as Business Committee members. These meetings provide insight as well as information the pro- grams can share and become more aware of what is being pro- vided in the different service areas of our tribal program net- work. It is also provides a venue for programs to formulate ide- as and strategies to work more cohesively with each other to provide better services for the tribal community. Sue Bellmard, Grant Writer/Compliance Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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SASP PROGRAM
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WHITE EAGLE TRANSIT
As of July 13, 2016 White Eagle Transit has wrapped new vehicle with Monster Graphx out of Edmond, OK. Artwork was done by Brent & Kennetha Greenwood out of Edmond, OK. Looking to increase our ridership with this marketing artwork wrap. Rid- ership is still $2.00 (one-way) in town; $5.00 outside city limits (one-way) (Blackwell, Kaw City, Newkirk, Red Rock, Marland, and Tonkawa). Transit is now able to transport medical appointments to Pawnee area for $10.00 round trip depending on location, passengers must call for availability 24 hours in advance. We are open to the Public.
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PONCA TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Rose E. Kaudle Kaule
Receptionist for the Ponca Tribe for over 10 years. Rose is located in the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building. She assists the Ponca Tribal Council with several office du- ties. Here are some of Rose job duties:
Water Clerk– takes payments for water bills; re- minder to customers they can pay by cash, money orders, or debit cards.
Rental Clerk– takes payments for rental units of Ponca Tribe Housing Authority; payments also can be made by money order or debit cards only. NO CASH
Cell Tower Program & Land Management– takes payments If you have any questions please call Rose Kaudle Kaule at: 580-762-8104
GED CLASSES
***ATTENTION: GED ORIENTATION WILL BE HELD ON*** THURSDAY AND FRIDAY JULY 21-22ND, 2016 TIME:10AM-2PM LOCATION: TRIBAL AFFAIRS BUILDING, WHITE EAGLE , OK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PONCA TRIBAL ADULT ED/HIGHER ED OFFICE AT 580-763-0120
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ANNOUNCEMENT
CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS
HANNAH KHYLA KOOMSA KOOMSA PERFECT ATTENDANCE
TOP MATH STUDENT IN UNION ELEMENTARY HER CLASS WE’RE VERY PROUD OF YOU BOTH! LOVE, MOM, DAD, GRAND- MA, AND GRANDPA
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BIA PRESENTATION BIA Presentation
Home Burglaries and Safeguarding Your Property
. *How to keep the burglar out *Going out of town *How to safeguard your property *What to do if your home is burglarized
BIA Officer J. Talamasey will be conducting this presentation to answer these questions and more. This presentation is for anyone in the community that wishes to attend.
BIA Presentation WHEN: Tuesday July 26, 2016 @ 1:00PM HOME BURGLARIES WHERE: SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER And
SAFEGUARDING YOUR PROPERTY
WHITE EAGLE COMMUNITY: As many of you know there has been a rise in burglaries in our community. Having your home or vehicle burglarized can affect you financially. It can also affect you in other ways you may not expect. When you believe your home and community are safe and then the event of a burglary takes place, it can take away your sense of security.
We are providing this presentation to the community in order to give you the education and tools to safe- guard your home, vehicles and other property. This will not necessarily always stop a burglary, but you will know that with these tools that you will be less likely to become a victim of this crime.
If you are ready to learn how to take steps to make yourself less vulnerable to a burglary, please join us on July 26, 2016. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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ZUMBA CLASSES!
STARTS: TUESDAY JUNE 14TH 2016 EVERY TUESDAY / THURSDAY TIME: 5:00-6:00 PM
LOCATION: CULTURE BUILDING INSTRUCTOR: KATIE BUTLER
Toma Hunter, MS, RD/LD
Diabetes Program Coordinator
White Eagle Health Center
200 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: (580) 765-2501 ext. 2244
Email: [email protected]
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PONCA TRIBE FDPIR
Ponca Tribe FDPIR 222 White Eagle Drive Ponca City, Ok. 74601 Facebook: Ponca Tribe FDPIR Fax: (580) 762-4121 E-Mail: [email protected]
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