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A Historical Overview

25 years ago the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska had a vision of Restoration. What follows is the narrative of the people that came together to make that vision a reality, and the milestones that helped shape the rich Ponca culture that we know today. Join us as together we explore this visual timeline of people, places and events.

PTN Has 30 Employees

1994

First Northern Ponca Tribal Elections Held

1994

Culture/Museum Building Purchased

1993

Purchase of Ponca Community Building

1993

Education Department Established

1992

Tribal Headquarters in Niobrara Purchased

1992

Omaha Office Opens

1992

Federal Recognition Achieved

1990

Federal Recognition Achieved

Achievement of State Recognition

1988

Restoration Effort Receives Funding From the Administration for Native Americans

1987

Restoration Effort Receives Funding From the Administration for Native Americans

  • Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

    Although the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska does not have a reservation, the Ponca Restoration Act established our fifteen-county Service Delivery Area across Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. We offer a broad range of health, social, educational and cultural services through five office sites.

    •   Phone : 402-857-3391
    •   Email : [email protected]
    •   2523 Woodbine Street
      PO BOX 288
      Niobrara NE 68760

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  • Little Soldier
    Ponca Tribe - Circa 1906

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