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Dec 2, 20241 min read
Is the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Auditioning to be on the Apprentice?
Something is wrong with the turnover in the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Some very big positions keep becoming vacant. Ponca members and...


Oct 7, 20246 min read
A Taylor-Made Council
Alex Taylor is running in District 4 again. He is the father of Chairwoman Candace Schmidt and Treasurer Kyle Taylor. The last two years...


Sep 24, 20242 min read
Getting to LaPointe
James LaPointe is a candidate for District 3. At the end of his last term, he was given consequences for his behavior towards staff...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Your Vote is Your Only Voice
Sept 18th 2024   Re: Ponca Election  Dear Distant relative,  My name is Tracy ************, I am not running but I am writing to you...

Sep 24, 20240 min read


Sep 18, 20242 min read
Prejudice by the Election Board Chair Against People Who Live Outside the Service District Area
The Northern Ponca Hotline is one of many member-led Facebook groups for the tribe. There are people on this site who speak against...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Biased Election Board - How do you expect to have a fair election??
Hello Ponca Members: This is to make you aware of what’s going on with the Election Board who, by the way, are selected by Tribal...

Sep 8, 20241 min read
How Does Our Grocery Store Keep Losing so Much Money?
Our grocery store in Niobrara, NE, does not make money. It regularly loses money. If the financials were available to members...

Sep 8, 20241 min read
Lack of Transparency in Our Finances
Our website is missing months of financial information and years of financials before June 2022. Although members complain and ask for...

Aug 29, 20241 min read
Look at Who is Our New OSNI CEO
District 2 tribal council representative Rebecca Sullivan resigned from her Tribal Council position to become OSNI CEO effective...
May 8, 20243 min read
The Courage of Susie Baker: Fighting Injustice within the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska by Mel Baker Jr.
Title: The Courage of Susie Baker: Fighting Injustice within the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska by Mel Baker Jr. Introduction: In the annals of...
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Stories are meant to be told and not silenced!
As breathing bodies and living souls every day we walk the planet we have a sacred mission to do what Creator called us to do, be, become...
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Standing Bear's Legacy
If Standing Bear has taught us anything, it is to stand up and be counted. Change comes from dissent. Challenging the status quo is how...
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