2011 Indian Center PowWow

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Indian Center Inc.To provide value to the Native American community by creating and obtaining programs that empower self-sufficiency and positive quality of life standards in individuals and families.

 

 

Community News

Local Events

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. on 3/20/2012

 

Come check out the community events taking place this Summer of 2012. 

June 17, 2012- Welcome Pow-Wow-Sponsored by National Congress of American Indian-Local Planning Committee. Contact Jessica James-Grant at (402) 438-5231, 109.

August 3-5, 2012-Lincoln Indian Club Pow-Wow-Sponsored by Lincoln Indian Club. Contact Betty Vace, Public Relations for more details at (402) 499-2544 or Sosue Vance, Club President at (402) 477-6035.

August 17, 2012-Gourd Dance, Dinner & Handgame-Sponsored by Indian Center, Inc. Contact Kathaleen Harlan or Jessica James-Grant at (402) 438-5231 for more details.

August 18-19, 2012-43rd Indian Center Inc. Anniversary Pow-Wow Celebration-Sponsored by Indian Center, Inc. Contact Kathaleen Harlan or Jessica James-Grant at (402) 438-5231 for more details.

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Native American Youth Cultural Arts Project

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. on 3/16/2012

The Indian Center, Inc. Youth Program received a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council and match funding from the Southeast Nebraska Native American Coalition to fund the: Native American Youth Cultural Arts (NAYCA) Project. The goal of the project is to increase engagement through cultural and traditional Native American music, dance, and contemporary arts among youth.

 

The NAYCA Project is designed to promote cultural values and expression through art and provide an avenue to create positive engagement of middle school/high school youth and families in the Region V community. Furthermore, the project will promote the prevention and provide an alternative to drug and alcohol activities.

 

 

 

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NCAI Comes to LINCOLN!

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. on 12/21/2011
On December 20, 2011 the Lincoln Journal Star (Kevin Abourezk) wrote an article about National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) coming to Lincoln in June 2012! The article mentions the Local Planning Committee and our very own Myron Longsoldier (Indian Center Inc. Board Chairman) and Jessica James-Grant (WIA/Youth Director) from the Indian Center. Check out the article by going to this link:

http://journalstar.com/news/local/event-to-bring-to-tribal-leaders-to-city/article_1309eb5d-e220-59f3-bd4d-479c5bd6afe8.html

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Upcoming Events 

 

Native American Graduation Recognition Dinner

The Indian Center, Inc will be co-sponsoring a dinner to recognize ALL Native American graduates who will be graduating from High School, GED, Certificate Programs, College, and Graduate School (living within the Southeast Nebraska area). Event will take place at the Lincoln Fire Fighters Reception Hall located at 241 Victory Lane, Lincoln, NE. Doors open at 5:00pm and the recognition starts at 5:30pm.

Also at the event there will be Tribal Higher Education Program Representatives, College and University Representatives as well as employers who are currently hiring. Also, see the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/329749103764132/

 

FUNDRAISER FOR ROBERTA DROESCHER-MAY 19, 2012 5:00PM-9:00PM

Please join us here at the Indian Center Inc., 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, Nebraska for a fundraising event! All proceeds will help with Roberta's medical and additional expenses due to Stage 4 Cancer. Monetary donations will be accepted at all Lincoln Union Banks. 

     Indian Taco and Soda...$5.00

     Hamburger Soup & Frybread...$3.00

     Raffles for Star Quilt, 50/50 Raffles, Pie/Cake Walk, Face painting, Hoop Dance Presentation, Silent Auctions,

     Bake  Sale and more!! 

Pow-Wow Donations & Sponsorships:

If you are interested in making a tax-deductable donation or sponsorship towards the annual Pow-Wow to be held in August 17-19, 2012, please make checks/money orders payable to: Indian Center, Inc. and memo: Pow-Wow 2012. Mail payment to: Indian Center, Inc., 1100 Millitary Road, Lincoln, NE 68508. Contact Rose Fosler at 402-438-5231, if you have payment questions. 

 

**Attention Native American WIA Clients**

If you have moved, changed your telephone number, or changed employment status please notify our office(s) as soon as possible. For those seriously interested in green job contruction training we would like you to call our offices as there is an opportunity for you! 

 

WIA Lincoln office (402) 438-5231---Jessica James-Grant

WIA Omaha Office (402) 932-3351----Cuba Dabney-

WIA Scottsbluff Office (308) 632-5100---Jina Red Nest  


Indian Center Inc.
Phone: 1-402-438-5231
Fax: 1-402-438-5236
Toll Free Phone: 1-877-251-8111
1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE 68508
 

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