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About The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Ponca Tribe:

  • The Ponca Tribe was forcibly relocated from their original lands to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in 1877.
  • The Ponca Trail of Tears is a significant event in their history, similar to the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
  • The Ponca people have a rich cultural heritage with traditional dances, songs, and ceremonies.
  • Chief Standing Bear’s legal fight in the 1870s established that Native Americans are “persons within the meaning of the law” in the United States.
  • The Ponca Tribe operates several enterprises, including the White Eagle Casino and Fancy Dance Casino

Click to Learn More About the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Read about the storied heritage of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Nebraska, South Dakota

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

White Eagle Health Center - Behavioral Health

Jake Roberts
jake.roberts@ihs.gov
580-762-3421
200 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601

Housing Authority:

Ponca Tribal Housing Authority

Deidre Bigheart-Yerbic
deidre.bigheart-yerbic@ponca-nsn.gov
580-762-5909
100 White Eagle Drive
Unit 14
Ponca City, OK 74601

Education and Training:

Ponca Tribe Higher Education

Tara Littlecook
highereducation@ponca-nsn.gov
580-763-0120
121 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601
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To pick up an application:
Reception Desk
​121 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601

Childcare Center:

Ponca Tribe Early Childhood Center

Lindsey Gonzales, Director
580-762-7927
228 White Eagle Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74601

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Medical Clinics:

White Eagle Health Center

Deborah Margerum, Director
580-765-2501
200 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Kay
  • Noble
  • And parts of other adjacent counties

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 0
  • Number of RV Parks: 0
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: Yes
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Address:

20 White Eagle Drive,
Ponca City, OK 74601

Phone:

580-762-8104

Email:

rene.kemble@ponca-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Politics

Chairman:

Oliver Littlecook

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

March

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Business Committee

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

3500

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: No
  • Number of Housing Units: 34
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 519
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: No

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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