The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Elders Committee exists to enrich the lives and meet the needs of the Tribal Elders, to foster social interaction and activities that enhance Ponca culture, traditions, and cultural activities, to educate Tribal members, to mentor Tribal youth, and to provide positive cultural impacts to future generations.
Meetings and agendas will be announced here. Minutes from past meetings can be found in the archives.
Elders Committee members can be contacted at elderscouncil@poncatribe-ne.gov.
Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter
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Meetings
June 2, 2025
Norfolk
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Committee Members
All terms expire on 1/13/29.
Rita Pitzer – District 1
JoAn Schlotman, Secretary – District 1
Roseanne Birdhead, Vice Chairwoman – District 2
Diane Vallier – District 2
Mark Peniska, Jr., Treasurer – District 3
Pearl Laravie – District 3
William Wright – District 4
Debbie Robinette, Chairwoman – District 4
Gary Johnson – OSDA Rep
Dana Hansen – OSDA Rep
Stella Branstiter – At Large