Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
federally recognized Native American tribal organization in the United States
The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, also known as the Ponca Nation, is one of two federally recognized tribes of Ponca people. The other is the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Traditionally, peoples of both tribes have spoken the Omaha-Ponca language, part of the Siouan-Catawban language family. They share many common cultural norms and characteristics with the Omaha, Osage, Kaw, and Quapaw peoples.
Government
The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has a democratically elected committee. The government offices are headquartered in White Eagle, near Ponca City, Oklahoma. Their tribal jurisdictional area includes parts of Kay and Noble counties. As of 2018, there were 3,783 enrolled tribal citizens. Enrollment in the tribe requires a 1/8 minimum blood quantum of Ponca blood, according to rules developed by the tribe.
Current administration
According to their written constitution, the seven-member governing council of the Ponca Tribe, called the Business Committee, is democratically elected for four-year terms.
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