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"Our old people told us that Poncas are a sacred people who have strong beliefs that are tied to our lands and our sacred ceremonies. Because of who we are, there are some responsibilities that we owe to ourselves and to God the Creator.
An old spiritual sacred law among true traditional natives is; “Whenever the Great Spirit bestows upon you a sacred gift, you have a responsibility to perform and to take care of your special gift”. We Ponca’s know and believe that this way of life was given to us directly by Wakonda."
- Oliver Littlecook, Ponca Tribal Chairman and Elder
Ponca artist Mars Biggoose was commissioned in the 1960's to design the Great Seal of the Ponca Tribe. The Pipe is featured on the seal superimposed over the design as if to say, “always respect the sacred pipe,” which represents our religion, given to our ancestors by Wakonda where only his forearms were seen when he gave the sacred pipe to our people.
Elder Christmas Assistance 2025
Attention: Tribal Elder's 55+,
The 2025 Christmas Elder Assistance is linked below.
Must be at least 55 years or older by Dec. 31st, 2025. This assistance is for enrolled Ponca Tribal Elders.
The deadline for submission is November 23rd, 2025, at 11:45 pm.
Do not submit multiple applications. If you have a change in information please call (580)762-8104 or email [email protected] to update.
Every eligible elder must complete the application below. On the application it will ask for a copy of your ID to be uploaded in order for the application to properly be submitted. Assistance amount for this year's Christmas assistance is $250.00
The 2025 Christmas Elder Assistance is linked below.
Must be at least 55 years or older by Dec. 31st, 2025. This assistance is for enrolled Ponca Tribal Elders.
The deadline for submission is November 23rd, 2025, at 11:45 pm.
Do not submit multiple applications. If you have a change in information please call (580)762-8104 or email [email protected] to update.
Every eligible elder must complete the application below. On the application it will ask for a copy of your ID to be uploaded in order for the application to properly be submitted. Assistance amount for this year's Christmas assistance is $250.00
Graduation Incentive Application 2025
The Fancy Dance Casino, in conjunction with the Ponca Enterprise Gaming Board and Aristocrat Gaming, announce their annual scholarship opportunity for the 2025-26 year. Ten (10) recipients will be chosen this year for a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship paid to the learning institution where the student is enrolled. Those who are interested in this opportunity should complete the forms and return with all required documents to the following email address: [email protected]. To be eligible for consideration, you must meet the following guidelines of eligibility:
2024 award recipients are eligible to apply again if they meet the GPA requirements from the preceding year. Winners will be announced at the 149th Annual Ponca Celebration. Good luck to all the applicants! The deadline to apply, with no exceptions for late entries, is August 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM
- Enrolled Member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Must be currently attending an institution of higher education or enrolled as a first-time entering student and at least be considered “Part-Time” to be eligible
- Must demonstrate and verify financial need
- Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA for the awarding semester
- Must be entering a field related to STEM, Business, Accounting, or Hospitality & Gaming
- Must complete all necessary forms and applications relevant to the scholarship
- Must agree to allow for Ponca Enterprise Gaming Board/Fancy Dance Casino/Aristocrat to publicize the scholarship award, if selected
2024 award recipients are eligible to apply again if they meet the GPA requirements from the preceding year. Winners will be announced at the 149th Annual Ponca Celebration. Good luck to all the applicants! The deadline to apply, with no exceptions for late entries, is August 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Request for Qualification gathering form and project information. RFQ's are being accepted from Native American contractors for the H.U.D funded project.
Employment Opportunity
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OU Hockey Players
Tristan Glass #12
Karson Glass #44
Grandson's of Vincent Knight.
Great-Grandson's of Louie Knight
Ponca Tribal Chairman Oliver Littlecook was honored to be asked to do the ceremonial hockey puck drop to celebrate Indigenous Day on October 14, 2023.
Chairman Littlecook pictured with legendary country singer Toby Keith.
Tristan Glass #12
Karson Glass #44
Grandson's of Vincent Knight.
Great-Grandson's of Louie Knight
Ponca Tribal Chairman Oliver Littlecook was honored to be asked to do the ceremonial hockey puck drop to celebrate Indigenous Day on October 14, 2023.
Chairman Littlecook pictured with legendary country singer Toby Keith.
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SPACE HEATERS
First come. First serve basis. ELDERS are preference
QUARtERLY NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2023
2023 PONCA POWWOW VIDEO
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The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe that has more than 3,500 registered members. In order to be eligible for Ponca Tribal membership, applicant must be at least one-eighth (1/8) Ponca and an application will need to be submitted to the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma with a copy of a certified birth certificate.
Fancy Dance Casino is owned and operated by the Ponca Enterprise Gaming, LLC (PEG), a subsidiary of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. The sole purpose of Fancy Dance Casino is to provide a source of revenue and employment for the Ponca Tribe and residents, for the benefit of economic growth. The 10,000 square foot gaming floor has over 290 electronic games, plus delicious food and cold beverages.