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Ponca Princess Tribal News Tribe obtains ownership of portion of Chief Trail The tribe held a press conference July 26 at its Lincoln office to an- nounce a special gift from the Ne- braska Trails Foundation and the Homestead Conservation Trail As- sociation. The two trails organizations agreed to give the tribe ownership of a 19 1/2-mile portion of the Chief Standing Bear Trail. The tribe’s portion of the trail runs from Beatrice to the Kansas state line. The trail is on a portion of the “” that the were led on during their forced removal from Niobrara in 1877. Several died during the journey, Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr., center, signs documents to give the tribe ownership of a 19 including Chief Standing Bear’s 1/2-mile portion ot he Chief Standing Bear Trail in southeast Nebraska prior to a July 26 press daughter, Prairie Flower. conference at the tribe’s Lincoln office. “The trail itself is a reminder of a this trail is that they will take time The trail segment will be main- tragic time in our tribe’s past, a past to reflect on the tragic history that tained by the Homestead Con- that still resonates with us today,” is tied to it, but also think of the servation and Trail Association, Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr. beauty the trail provides in its up- and the Nebraska Trails Foun- said. “Our hope when people use dated state.” dation will also assist in raising funds for the maintenance of the trail. Several tribal representatives, in- cluding Wright, Culture Director Randy Teboe and Tribal Council Representative James LaPointe,

also spoke during the press confer- ence, as did Nebraska Commis- sion on Indian Affairs executive director Judi gaiashkibos, also a tribal member. A bill introduced by Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to designate the Chief Standing Bear Trail as a National Historic Trail has been passed by the House of Tribal member Judi gaiashkibos, the executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Representatives and currently Affairs, speaks during the press conference. awaits passage in the Senate. On the cover: Taya Wright was crowned Senior Princess during the 22nd Annual Powwow, which was held Aug. 7-9, 2015 in Niobrara, Nebraska. Tribal News Students receive backpacks at Omaha Back to School Event

 Go online to take Historical Help survey from PEDCO The Ponca Economic Develop- ment Corporation (PEDCO) is seeking input from tribal members. Go to www.surveygizmo.com/ s3/2244982/Native-American- Workforce-Survey to take the Native American Workforce Survey. The 25-question survey is de- signed to help PEDCO better serve your needs and improve services for all Native American members. The tribe needs your help in identifying the people in this photograph. Along with the names of the people in the picture, we would also like to know if you have any stories or information about when There will be gift card drawings and where it was taken. If you can help, please contact Vance Appling at vappling@poncatribe-ne. for those who complete the sur- org or 402-857-3519. vey. weeh Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 1 Tribal News 22nd Annual Powwow held August 7-9 in Niobrara The tribe hosted its 22nd Annual Powwow August 7-9 in Niobrara, Nebraska. A Diabetes Program Color Run kicked the event off before the first Grand Entry on Aug. 7. There were two Grand Entries on Aug. 8 and another on Aug. 9. The tribe also celebrated a grand opening of the Ponca Educational Trail on the morning of Aug. 8. Look for more photos from the powwow and the other events in the October newsletter.

nohnbah 2 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Omaha clinic provides school, sports physicals during July The Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center offered extended hours for school and sports physi- cals two Wednesdays during July, the 15th and 22nd. Twenty-seven youths took advan- tage of the evening hours. Dental has extended hours on Wednesdays, so many youth were able to have their dental check-ups the same evening. We continue to schedule school and sport physicals for youths at both of our clinics during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A special THANK YOU to the staff that worked the events: Dr. McStay, nurse staff members Mark Wilderman and Rosie Mangen, health support staff Michelle Madrigal, and transporter Nancie Velasquez. Environmental Protection Department to conduct wind feasibility study Submitted by Julia Sage The nvironmentalE Protection Investments will be determined Environmental Manager Department will use a Clima- on data and efficacy of the wind tronic Wind Resource Anemom- turbine compared to the cost of On our path to make the Ponca eter, Vane, Datalogger Campbell installation and operation and service areas self-efficient, the En- Scientific CR1000, and Datalog- benefits from the energy (financial vironmental Protection Depart- ger software LoggerNet Version and environmental). The data will ment is looking into the potential 4.1 to conduct this feasibility show the requirements. of using wind turbines to generate study. energy. Calculations will show the efficacy The Climatronic Wind Resource of the wind turbine collecting and This requires a feasibility study to Anemometer and Vane are to mea- storing energy. Maintenance bills be done. A feasibility study will as- sure the wind speed, wind direc- will show the cost of installation sess a site to identify areas where tion, and longevity of wind events. and operation. Electric bills will the wind conditions meet or ex- give an idea of benefits. ceed wind requirements. Wind The Datalogger Campbell Scien- turbine requirements include: tific CR1000 and Datalogger soft- The Environmental Protection ware LoggerNet Version 4.1 are Department hopes the feasibility • Wind speed used to analyze the data from the study will show that the locations • Wind direction Climatronic Wind Resource An- are a good candidate to install wind • Longevity of wind emometer and Vane. turbines and the tribe can eventu- ally become energy self-efficient. thahbtheen Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 3 Tribal News Tribal youths attend historic White House gathering Twelve young members of the tribe were chosen to attend the first-ever White House Tribal Youth Gather- ing July 9 in Washington, D.C. The event was a collaboration be- tween the White House and Unity Inc., and built on President Obama’s Generation Indigenous initiative to improve the lives of Native youth across the country. The youths and their chaperones had the opportunity to do a lot of sight- seeing during their time in Washing- ton, D.C. Ponca Tribe of Nebraska youths who attended the White House Tribal Youth Gathering in During the White House Tribal Washington, D.C., were, front row left to right: Shanna Wolff, Caitlin Howell, Maci Schott Youth Gathering, they heard from and Tessa Wright; back row left to right: Raven Perales, Jacob Ebeltoft, Cami Schott, Cyrus several speakers, including First Lady Vandervoort, Landon Flying Hawk, Taenda Wright, Elena Wright and Benjamin Fuehrer. Michelle Obama. The youths also had the chance to network with oth- er young Native Americans.

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sahtdohn Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 5 Tribal News NPHA provides reminder about requirements to be on waiting list If you have applied for housing at 2. Complete and return all re- out new paperwork. Northern Ponca Housing Authori- quired paperwork. Applicants who 4. Recertify annually. Paperwork is ty (NPHA), there are requirements do NOT send in completed ap- mailed out to each individual ap- that applicants must comply with plications that do not include all plicant on the waiting list annually in order to be on the waiting list. required paperwork will not be for recertification purposes. If this Please remember you must do the added to the waiting list until all paperwork comes back to NPHA following: required paperwork is submitted. as undeliverable and NPHA can’t See application cover letter for a reach an applicant by phone to get 1. Have a source of income. Appli- list of required documentation. cants must have enough income to a new address, his or her name will support a minimum rent payment 3. Contact NPHA with address be taken off the waiting list and of $50.00 per month before he or and phone number changes. Ap- the applicant will have to reapply. she can be put on the NPHA wait- plicants must contact NPHA Please contact NPHA Admissions ing list. Income will be calculated when they move or get a new & Occupancy Department with based on HUD guidelines. phone number so we can contact any questions (402) 379-8224. you with any questions and send Six graduate from tribe’s NYLA-HOPE program during Lincoln ceremony Six students graduated from the tribe’s NYLA-HOPE program on July 30 during a ceremony at Em- bassy Suites in Lincoln. The students who graduated were: Jaelee Daniels, D.J. Laravie, Shayla Laravie, Jasmine Paulson, Vanessa Rodriguez and Cortlynn Siers. LaToya Benally was the site coor- dinator.

Just a reminder to our college students: You may be eligible for supplementary funding through the Ponca Education Trust fund. If you are interested in learning more about this fund, please contact either Pat or Aubrey in the Education Department at (402) 371-8834 or you may email them at [email protected] or [email protected]. Information is also available on our website at www.poncatribe-ne.org. At the top of the website, click “Departments.” Then under links, click “Education,” and under “Education,” go to “Ponca Educational Trust Fund.” For any questions, you may also go to: [email protected]. Please remember, funding consideration is available only to those students who will be attending one of the University of Nebraska campuses. shahpay 6 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News

LAW AND ORDER CODE REVISION Discussion on September 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. During Tribal Council Meeting

**** NOTICE: All Tribal Members ****

The Tribal Council will be discussing amending the Law and Order Code. Please take your time to read this FLYER

The Ponca Tribal Council will be proposing amending the Law and Order Code. The revisions are being considered because the Council wanted to ensure the Tribal Law and Order Code reflected the Ponca Tribal culture and values.

Title I, General Provisions There are substantial changes being proposed to Title I. The revisions being considered include:  Adding the Adoption of Ordinance to the Law and Order Code  Adding information on the Ponca Appellate Court  Adding Pro Tempore Judges - Judges called in to hear one specific case  Expanding the Law and Justice Committee duties  Removing wording on Jury Trials  Expanding the Weapons Policy  Defining the age of majority

Title II, Rules of Civil Procedure There are substantial changes being proposed to Title II. Most Rules are being changed. The revisions being considered include:  Commencement of an Action  Service of an action  Injunctions  Removing instructions for Jury  Rules of Appellate Procedures will be added to this Section

A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available at the tribal offices, or one may be obtained by contacting Jan Colwell, Tribal Council Secretary at 402-857-3391.

There will be a discussion by Tribal Council that is open for public comment on September 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.

Written comments will be accepted until September 11, 2015. The written comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Jan Colwell, P.O. Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760 pbay thombah Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 7 Flyer to Amend Law and Order Code, Titles I, II Page 1

Tribal News Youth visit Pawnee Plunge Water Park in Columbus

pbaythah btheen 8 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Enrolled members from Washington visit Sioux City Circle of Elders On July 28, we had our Circle of Elders meeting in the Sioux City office. Some of us had the honor to meet, for the first time, Ponca enrolled members Synthia Edwards and her daughter, Alysa Edwards, from the state of Washington. They are the daughter and granddaughter of tribal member Faythe Hurd. They were very thrilled to attend this group that evening and to learn and get information on the Ponca language. book with words and pictures to with conversation with relatives, Barbara, our language educator, take home. We hope to see them and also great food. And, as always, made it very simple for this young again when they are in the area. we would like to thank Barbara Sal- vatore, our language educator, for one to learn to speak some of our All nine of us that attended this her time, passion and great knowl- Ponca words. Barbara also pre- meeting that night had a good time sented Alysa with a Ponca coloring edge of the Ponca language. Did know? you Share your Births • Graduations • news with Weddingsus! • The Ponca Tribe of NE has two outpatient clinics that provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and public health services. All services provided to Native Americans at NO COST. School • Achievements • Adolescent Health Care • Women, Infants, and Children Send us your • Certified Diabetes Education Program (WIC) Milestone • • Elder Care • Transportation news, and we’d be Birthdays & • Family Planning • Public Health Nursing glad to include it Anniversaries • Lead Screening • Mental Health • Lab Services • Social Services in the newsletter! • Midwife Services • Substance Abuse Counseling • Newborn and Well Child Clinics • Youth Services • Outpatient Medical • Dental • Pharmacy Email your news item to Brett Ellis, • Physical Therapy [email protected]. The deadline for newsletter submissions is the first of the month Fred LeRoy PONCA HILLS before the publication month. Health & Wellness Center HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER (Ex: The deadline for the December newsletter is November 1st) 2602 “J” Street 1800 Syracuse Avenue Omaha, NE 68107 Norfolk NE 68701 Phone: 402-734-5275 Phone: 402-371-8780 Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday Monday-Thursday Ponca Express is available for your transportation needs. There is a designated route that runs every Thursday from the tribe’s office in Sioux City to the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center in Omaha. Additional stops may be available as necessary. To schedule transportation, contact Ponca Express at 1-877-769-31111. szhohnkah Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 9 Tribal News Omaha site gears up for next round of Let’s Cook & Stay Fit It’s important for your child to know how to grow up healthy by learning about good nutrition and exercise. Youth participants in our Let’s Cook & Stay Fit! program are engaged in hands-on cooking, learn the basics of healthy eating, and are involved in group fitness activities. The PTN Health Department is currently recruiting children for We are accepting 10 children at 402.738.3183 for more infor- our 8-week program on Tuesdays from grades 5-8 years of age for mation. after school from 4:30 to 6:30 this program on a first come, first An eight-week course in Omaha p.m. beginning September 15, serve basis. just finished on August 3. 2015 at the Fred LeRoy Health Children that have not partici- The youths created homemade and Wellness Center in Omaha. pated in the program will have pizzas and homemade ice cream, priority. and played a game outside in the Please contact Nicole Christensen final class.

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gthaybohn 10 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Staff members travel to Niobrara to attend Culture Day events

TRIBAL MEMBERS NEEDED GAMING COMMISSION - The Gaming Commission was established in order to regulate gaming on Ponca Indian lands. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to apply. A background investigation is required. Open until filled. LAW & JUSTICE COMMITTEE - A Law & Justice Committee is being established by the Ponca Tribal Council. This Committee will act as a liaison between the Tribal Court and Tribal Council. Briefly, some of those duties are to oversee the budget of the Tribal Court; provide oversight of the Tribal Court Administrator; provide oversight of the Tribal Court; review complaints of judicial misconduct or disability under the Code; make recommendations on amendments to the Rules of Court; provide annual evaluations of the Judges and Justices; make recommendations to the Law & Order Committee regarding the Code. One member of the Tribe may be appointed by the Tribal Council to serve on this Committee POW WOW COMMITTEE - Members of this Committee received a stipend of $75.00 plus mileage up to $100. Please submit a letter of interest to apply. Open until filled. ELECTION BOARD - Please submit a letter of interest. Board members receive a $150 stipend per meeting plus mileage reimbursement up to $200.00. A background check is required. Open until filled. TAX COMMISSION - The Ponca Tax Commission is charged with the administration and enforcement of all Tribal tax laws. Commissioners are paid a $150.00 stipend per meeting plus mileage reimbursement up to $100.00. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to apply. Open until filled. LAW & ORDER CODE REVISION COMMITTEE - There are two vacancies on the Law & Order Code Revisions Committee for tribal members. The responsibilities of the Law & Order Committee are to review the Law & Order Code and recommend changes to the Tribal Council. This Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM via lifesize. A $100 stipend is paid to non-staff/Council committee members. If you are interested in serving on this Committee, please submit a letter of interest. Open Until Filled. There are specific qualifications for all of the above. This information is available at www.poncatribe-ne. org or you may contact Jan Colwell at 402-857-3391 Ext. 402 or [email protected]. You may submit your letter of interest and/or resume to: Ponca Tribal Council, P.O. Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760. Thank you. ahgthee weeh Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 11 Tribal News

Circle of Elders A Trip Gathering Down the Tuesday, September 22nd • 1-3 pm Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center Amazon Third Floor Conference Room Featuring guest speaker Dean Jacobs 2602 J Street • Omaha, NE All Native Americans 50+ are welcome!

Since 2001 Dean Jacobs has traversed across the globe exploring over 50 countries on a low budget adventure, propelled by a desire to understand the world we share. Dean left the security of corporate America and decided to pursue other dreams. This was the beginning of a process that would lead to a traveling adventure that would initially span twenty-two and half months and cover twenty-eight countries. He’s still travelling and has visited over 50 countries around the globe. Dean’s goal is to share his stories with hopes to change his audiences’ perspective about the people and cultures in the world, while also helping them remember their dreams. Ultimately, his mission is the same for everyone he meets; “Which story do you want to write about your life? It’s your choice. If you can’t find anything good, you be the change.”

Dean Jacobs is a speaker this year with the Omaha Town Hall Lecture Series. The Omaha Town Hall is Please contact committed to enhancing the cultural life of the met- Becci White for ropolitan area. They present experts speaking on more information, topics from entertainment to history, politics to art, or Nancie Velasquez geography to journalism. These speakers often aim for transportation, to teach, sometimes entertain, and always inform. 402.734.5275 BE 7/29/15

ahgthee nohnbah 12 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Omaha office hosts first Circle of Elders gathering during July On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, seventeen elders from the Omaha area met for the first Circle of Elders gathering at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center third floor conference room. The group enjoyed ice cream (banana splits were the most popular snack), bingo, movie trivia, mini- health assessments, and socializing. The Omaha Circle of Elders group will meet monthly with upcoming events that focus on “Tak- ing a Trip Down the Amazon” with guest speaker, Dean Jacobs (September), Game Day (October), an Afternoon at the Movies (November), and a Holiday Festival (December). For more informa- tion, please contact Becci White at 402.734.5275.

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Five generations of tribal member Starla Raymond’s family recently gathered together. Pictured, from left, are: mother Deb Raymond, Starla Raymond, Several members of the Norfolk Circle of Youth and other danc- grandmother Elizabeth Raymond and daughter Orlanda Provost (holding ers performed at the Red Road Herbs and Harmony Festival granddaughter Averyana Parada). July 18 in Stanton, Nebraska. ahgthee Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 13 P.O. Box 288 Niobrara, NE 68760

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Office Locations NIOBRARA 68760 NORFOLK 68701 Purchased/Referred Care Ph: (800) 405-0365 Headquarters (Including Enrollment) Administration Building 2523 Woodbine St., P.O. Box 288 1800 Syracuse Ave. OMAHA 68107 Ph: (402) 857-3391 Ph: (402) 371-8834 Fax: (402) 857-3736 Fax: (402) 371-7564 Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Clinic 2602 “J” Street Health Gym Building Ph: (402) 733-3612 P.O. Box 160 1800 Syracuse Ave. Fax: (402) 733-3487 Ph: (402) 857-3341 Ph: (402) 371-8834 Fax: (402) 857-3771 Fax: (402) 379-0988 Administration 2602 “J” Street Cultural Ponca Hills Clinic Ph: (402) 734-5275 Community Building, P.O. Box 288 Ph: (402) 371-8780 Fax: (402) 734-5708 Ph: (402) 857-3519 (402) 371-5726 Fax: (402) 857-3652 Fax: (402) 379-4921 - Pharmacy Dental (402) 379-4293 - Registration 2602 “J” Street (402) 371-4094 - Medical Lab Ph: (402) 733-1325 Fax: (402) 733-3487 LINCOLN 68508 Ponca Express Ph: 877-769-3111 Northern Ponca Housing Authority Administration 10635 Birch., 68134 1701 E Street Ph: (402) 505-3055 Ph: (402) 438-9222 Northern Ponca Housing Authority Fax: (402) 505-3066 Fax: (402) 438-9226 1501 Michigan Ave. SIOUX CITY 51103 Osni Ponca Ph: (402) 379-8224 2756 O Street (800) 367-2320 Administration Fax: (402) 379-8557 125 6th Street Ph: (402) 434-2127 Ph: (712) 258-0500 Fax: (402) 434-2128 Fax: (712) 258-0762

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Newsletter is published monthly and printed by Printco Graphics, Omaha, Nebraska. Deadline for submissions is the 1st of each month. In the event the 1st falls on a weekend, submissions are due the Friday before. All submissions of a political nature are subject to Tribal Council approval. Send to Brett Ellis, [email protected] See or print dubah the 14 Poncanewsletter Tribe archivesOF inNebraska full color on the member’s side (you must log in) of the web site at: www.poncatribe-ne.org