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Elders Committee
Preserving Traditions For Future Generations
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.
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Member Needed
Tribal Council will be accepting applications for the Elders Committee to fill the unexpired term ending on 1/13/29. The vacant position is for District 3.
Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter
Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter
PDF • Updated January 9, 2026
Meetings – July 6, 2026 (Lincoln)
July 6 Budget Meeting Agenda
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2026 Meeting Schedule
Committee Members
All terms expire on 1/13/29.
Rita Pitzer
District 1
Stella Branstiter
District 1
Roseanne Birdhead
Vice Chairwoman
District 2
Diane Vallier
District 2
Mark Peniska
Jr
District 3
Pearl Laravie
District 3
William Wright
District 4
Debbie Robinette
Chairwoman
District 4
Gary Johnson
OSDA Rep
Dana Hansen, Treasurer
Treasurer
OSDA Rep
JoAn Schlotman
Secretary
At Large