The Voice of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska www.poncatribe-ne.org December 2015 Tribal News Brossy selected as NCAIED ‘40 Under 40’ recipient Tribal member Katie Brossy was Award winners dedicating my work to Tribal issues recently selected as one of the Na- were officially in hopes of ensuring my son and our tional Center for American En- honored dur- tribal youth have a strong future. terprise Development (NCAIED) ing the 40th “To be included in this outstand- “Native American 40 Under 40” Annual In- ing group of peer leaders gives me award recipients. dian Progress great hope for the future of our This prestigious award is bestowed in Business Tribal Nations. I am proud to rep- upon individuals under the age Awards (IN- resent the Ponca Tribe at this award of 40, nominated by members PRO) Gala on November 18. ceremony and look forward to see- of their communities for having “Receiving this award from such a ing more Ponca members receive demonstrated leadership, initia- prestigious organization is a great this recognition moving forward.” tive, and dedication and made sig- honor,” Brossy said. “As we cel- Brossy is an attorney at Akin nificant contributions in business ebrate the 25th year of our Tribe’s Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, and their community. Restoration, I am thankful for all of where she advises clients regarding The winners were honored dur- the strong Ponca leaders of the past Indian law and policy. She serves ing a gala at the Nov. 16-19 Res- and those that carry the legacy for- on the firm’s Diversity Committee ervation Economic Summit (RES) ward. Without their leadership in and also recently was appointed to New Mexico at Buffalo Thunder the most difficult of times, I would the Notah Begay III Foundation’s Resort & Casino in Santa Fe. not be here today. I am committed Board of Directors. to continuing in their footsteps and Submitted by Candace Bossard, Tribal Council District 4 Introducing COFFEE WITH CANDACE. District Four members near and far…your Tribal Council Representative would like to invite you to sit down with her over a warm cup of coffee or tea. I will be hosting a series of meetings at several coffee shops throughout the district. Look for a follow-up letter to cover the details of location, date, and time. Thanks to technology advances, I am also making myself available to any member that is not able to get to a meeting in person with use of our LifeSize system (of course we still will have coffee ). To set up a one-on-one session with me, send me an email at [email protected] or call/text (402) 860-1497. This will allow us time to visit, discuss issues/items, and simply get to know each other better. So grab a cup and let’s talk! If you are a Tribal Member and reading this, I encourage you to get signed up for the remote access through LifeSize-- if you have not already. It allows you to watch and interact with any of the Tribal Meetings. All Tribal Council Meetings are also recorded and available to watch live or after. If you have questions on how to access LifeSize or gain remote access through your personal computer, please contact IT Specialist Hilary Farley at 402-438-9222 or [email protected]. On the cover: Jermany Wright holds the hand of niece Cante Iyapa Rosebud Blacktail Deer during a dance at the Restoration- Honoring Our Elders Powwow Oct. 24 in Norfolk. Wright was crowned the Heduska Society Princess at the event. Tribal News District II members come together at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Submitted by Judy Allen District II Representative Vala’s Pumpkin Patch was a huge success for District II. We gave out almost 200 tickets to Ponca members and most at- tended. Some brought spouses and some brought friends and it was a wonderful day. The park was full, the sun was hot , and the kiddies young and old made their way through the park to haunted houses, train rides, pig races, too many ac- tivities to count, and then on worked hard to help clean up; ness Center front desk starting hayrack rides to pick their own my children for keeping the December 1st. pumpkins. fire going; the heavy lifting and If you need someone to pick After a full day of fun and setting up and cleaning up; and your card up for you, you will games, we all settled down to a Shannon for organizing and need to give your permission to nice campfire area and had hot keeping track of the tickets, and the Office Coordinator. Cards dogs, chips and s’mores over the of course Vala’s staff for being so will NOT be issued to anyone open fire. Some went home ear- accommodating. other than you without your ly and some stayed late. -------------------------------------- permission. I would like to thank the District II will be giving out From our house to yours, have members, their spouses, also gift cards for Christmas to tribal a wonderful and Blessed Holi- staff who helped with themembers living in this district. day Season. campfire dinner; Crystal, her Gift cards may be picked up at Judy & Crystal husband and children who the Fred LeRoy Health & Well- weeh Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 1 Tribal News Powwow helps tribe mark 25-year anniversary of restoration nohnbah 2 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News thahbtheen Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 3 Tribal News Open house held in conjunction with Restoration Powwow dubah 4 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Thank You! The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska would like to offer sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the programs and staff that participated in the Open House Saturday, October 24th in Norfolk. Special thanks goes out to Blabfeed and the Diabetes Program for providing lunch for the event. sahtdohn Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 5 Tribal News Tribal Court Update Ruthanne Gallup, Tribal Court Administrator Nearly four years ago, Tribal appointed the head of the com- Major changes have been made to Council decided that the Ponca mittee and served in that capacity Titles I and II, and the Committee Tribal Law and Order Code until she resigned in September of is in the process of reviewing Titles should be reviewed and updated. 2015. She donated many hours to III and IV. A committee was formed for this the huge undertaking of revising The current Code is available on the major undertaking. the Code. She is missed on this website (http://bit.ly/1WFHnvC), The Code is the ultimate expres- committee. or you may contact your nearest sion of tribal sovereignty and The Committee continues to office to review the Code. should reflect Ponca culture and meet via Lifesize on the third For more information about the traditions. Monday of every month starting Code or Tribal Court, please con- The first meeting was held in Feb- at 4 p.m. All Ponca members are tact Ruthanne Gallup at the Nor- ruary of 2012. Angela Teboe was encouraged to attend. folk office (402-371-8834). University of Nebraska – Out-of-state tuition waiver: The following have been identified as Native American tribes indigenous to Nebraska or tribes that historically migrated to or from the state of Nebraska: Arapaho, Hidatsa, Missouria, Sac and Fox, Arikara, Jicarilla, Apache, Omaha, Dakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, Iowa, Otoe, Lakota Sioux, Southern Cheyenne, Kickapoo, Pawnee, Nakota Sioux, Comanche, Kiowa, Ponca, Santee Sioux, Crow, Manda, Potawatomie, and Winnebago It is the responsibility of the student to submit a copy of his or her tribal card to the office of admissions if he/she wants to be considered a resident for tuition purposes. Students who do not provide this documentation will be determined to be non-residents without further notification. If you have more questions please contact the Office of Admissions at 402-472-2023 or [email protected]. District 3 Holiday Dinner The tribe’s Lincoln office once again will be hosting an annual holiday dinner. When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. December 9 Where: 1701 E Street, Lincoln, NE Watch for a flyer with more details! shahpay 6 Ponca Tribe OFNebraska Tribal News Norfolk youth enjoy outing at Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch pbay thombah Ponca Tribe OFNebraska 7 Tribal News **** NOTICE: All Tribal Members **** LAW AND ORDER CODE REVISION Discussion on December 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. During Tribal Council Meeting **** NOTICE: All Tribal Members**** The Ponca Tribal Council will be proposing amending the Law and Order Code. The revisions are being considered because the Council wanted to ensure that the Election in 2016 is fair and impartial and follows the Code. There are changes being proposed to Title IX. The revisions being considered include but are not limited to the following: Title IX 9-1-4 Definitions of invalid and spoiled ballots and term 9-3-6 Change of Address Forms returned to enrollment department 9-5-11 Fax Ballots 9-6-2 to 9-6-5 Background checks and only candidate for one position Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs Execu- 9-6-10 Time for swearing in of candidates tive Director Judi gaiashkibos was honored by Lt. Governor Mike Foley at the Nebraska State Capi- tol on October 28 for her 20 years of service to the A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available at the tribal offices, or one may be State of Nebraska. Her 20 years of service have all been as Executive Director of the NCIA. She is a obtained by contacting Jan Colwell, Tribal Council Secretary at 402-857-3391.