Tiny House

Story and Images Contributed by Sara Bell, Tribal Administrator/Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma

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The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is preparing for the construction of a new tiny house village that they hope will help prevent, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The village will offer five tiny homes to provide housing for tribal elders who are struggling with homelessness and displacement and are at a higher risk for COVID-19. Many tribal members live with other family members. They often move around from one house to another. This is a cultural practice and often not recognized as homelessness. The tiny homes will help reduce overcrowding, thus preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Tribal Chairman Oliver Littlecook shared his excitement, describing the project as “an ode to legacy.”

“Ponca people have always honored our elders for their wisdom and teachings. It is said that a nation that honors its elders will live forever.”

W Each tiny house will be less than 900 square feet, complete with a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living room, bathroom with special safety features such as grab bars and walk-in showers and an outside patio. The tiny house village will reside within a gated area, and village residents will have access to a walking trail complete with picnic areas. The tiny houses will host energysaving features and completely tiled flooring.

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Tribal Administrator Sara Buffalo HeadBell believes this project presents a sort of homecoming and sees the first five homes as a start of a larger ambition.

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S “There is power and healing when we gather together. The Tiny House Village Project will allow for some of our elders who reside outside of White Eagle to be able to come home and reconnect with the community.” The Ponca Tribe began responding to the Coronavirus pandemic on January 22, 2020. Community members were worried about the effects of the virus and many started to prepare by purchasing hand sanitizer and a surplus of food, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. This put a strain on many tribal members’ budgets, and the Ponca Tribe Business Committee members started to receive requests for assistance. The Business Committee W responded by giving over $34,000 in assistance for food, rent and utility payments in a four-month span.

This project will be managed by Brenton Carney, Project Manager for the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Carney is currently managing the ICDBG Wellness Renovation and Expansion Project. He has a Master of Science in Management and is currently working on his Doctorate in Business Administration W with an emphasis in Project Management. Mr. Carney has over 20 years of construction experience in the oil and gas industry with eight years in a management capacity.

The Tiny House Village will be located inside the gated Walking Trails behind the newly renovated Wellness Center. The Tiny House Village initiative is part of the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for W Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) – CARES FY 2020 with a completion date of September 1, 2021.

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Pictured left to right: Council Members of Ponca Tribe Business Committee, members Scotty Simpson Jr., Matilda De La Garza, Secretary/Treasurer Carla Carney, ViceChairman Robert Collins, member Leota White, Project Manager Brenton Carney, and Kathy Martin, President, Redhawk Construction.

$125.00 2021 PCAA Youth Summer Art Camp July 12-16 at City Central in downtown Ponca City 8 am to Noon daily Ages 6-12 Join us for Ponca City’s longest running youth art camp! Kids age 6 to 12 years are invited to attend this 5 day camp where they will learn and participate in numerous mediums including painting and fine crafts. Cost is $125 with limited scholarships available based on need. Tuition includes all supplies, camp t-shirt and daily snack.

$5.00 per week June 7 - July 8th at Union Elementary Mondays and Wednesdays age 14-19 Tuesdays and Thursdays ages 7-13 11am to 3pm Ages 7-19 with developmental disabilities We are having our annual Day Camp sponsored by Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center. It will run from June 7th through July 8 and is for children age 7-19 with developmental disabilities. Campers are to meet at Union Elementary at 11 am each camping day and are to be picked up at the same location at 3:00 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays are camp days for ages 1419 and Tuesdays and Thursdays are camp days for ages 7-13. The cost is $5.00 for each week the camper attends. There is limited space available, and applications are available at Opportunity Center, 3007 N. Union.

$175 first class, $120 additional classes June 8 – 10 Session #1, June 15 – 17 Session #2 Completely Quilted, 315 E. Grand Ave. Ponca City 3-day minicamp 1 pm to 4 pm Ages 9-13 Sewing camps are for children 9 years-13 years with no sewing experience required! These 3-day mini-camps will be held throughout the summer for future little quilters. Take multiple classes or pick and choose. First classes are $175, and every additional class is only $120. Classes are three days and meet 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day. Class includes a personal sewing kit, instruction book, thread, and fabric. We will also provide a BERNINA sewing machine for a camper to use during class, although the camper may bring their own BERNINA machine to class if he/she owns their own machine. Session #1 from 1pm-4pm, June 8-10; Make a monogrammed pillowcase, decorative pennant banner, hair scrunchie, & extras as time allows. Session #2 from 1pm-4pm, June 15-17; Make a monogrammed pillowcase, sleepover bag, hair scrunchie, & extras as time allows.

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“Fry-day” June 18, 2021 KID’S ACTIVITIES AND LIVE MUSIC!

Standing Bear Park Tasting kits $10 in advance, $12 at event Kids under 10 eat free with grown ups.

South 4th Street, Ponca City Advance tickets online @ dearinghouse.com or call 580-762-5266. Serving starts at 6:00 p.m. until its gone Teams compete for your vote for favorite fish, meat, sides and desserts.

Fun, Family Event! Kids activities and live music! Tasting kits $10 in advance or $12 at event. Kids under 10 eat free with grown ups.