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Native American Cultural Arts Festival

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 01/12/2012

The Native American Cultural Arts Festival will be taking place on Jan. 20, 2012 from 5pm-10pm at 241 Victory Lane, "Firefighter's Receptional Hall", Lincoln, NE. The event is sponsored by the South East Nebraska Native American Coalition (SENNAC), Nebraska Arts Council, Ponca Tribal Youth Program, Indian Education-Lincoln Public Schools, Indian Center, Inc Youth Program and Native American Public Telecommunications. The event is free and welcomes all families to participate as there will be: Poetry/Music Jam, Short Films, Art Worshops/Displays, and award winning Native Hip-Hop Group "Culture Shock Camp" feat. Ques IMC and Brian Frejo. For more information contact Jessica James 402-438-5231, 109. This event is alcohol and drug free.

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NCAI Comes to LINCOLN!

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 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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FREE Quit Smoking Program

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 12/01/2011

Want to quit smoking? Are you American Indian, 18 or older and smoke cigarettes?? You can quit smoking through a research program for Native people that includes group sessions, individual support sessions, and stop smoking medications of your choice all at no cost to you. Call TODAY to see if you qualify at 855-552-2424 ext 3314.

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Christmas Toy & Food Pantry Drive

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 12/01/2011

This event features 2007 Native American Music Award Winner DARRYL "TONEMAH" (Singer/Song writter/Storyteller/Speaker/Comedian). Give with love this holiday season. Admission is: 1 Food item & 1 toy. All proceeds will go to needy families on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. If you can't make it to the show donations can be sent to Omaha Nation Community Response Team at P.O. Box 292, Walthill, NE 68067 www.oncrt.com.

The event will take place on the University of Nebraska campus in the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 at 6:30pm.

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TOYS FOR TOTS SIGN UP

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 11/23/2011

It's that time of year again! If you want to sign your youth up for "Toys for Tots" sign up begins on November 1, 2011 at the Indian Center. The last day to sign up is December 2, 2011. Please bring proof of social security cards and proof of address when you sign up with Jacinda Welsch. If you have any questions please call 402-438-5231, 105.

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Warrior Society of Omaha Nebraska

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 11/17/2011

Warrior Society of Omaha Nebraska is sponsoring a Veteran's Day Celebration on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Fort Calhoun Community Building located at 11th and Monroe, Fort Calhoun, NE. They will be honoring all Veterans so bring Veteran's Pictures to be displayed. The event is scheduled to start at 12 pm. For more information contact Eugene Pappan at 402-991-2782 or Owen Webster at 402-972-0748.

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Workshop for Youth Prevention

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 11/04/2011

Darryl "Tonemah" Presents a Workshop for Youth Prevention
Come join the drug, alcohol prevention and personal wellness workshop. Dr. Darryl Tonemah will present a workshop geared to our Native American Youth for grades 6-12th. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join! The event will take place on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Lincoln High School, 2229 J. Street, Lincoln, NE in the Lincoln High Cafeteria. For more information contact Kris Ross or Valery Copeland-Kills Crow at 402-436-1940.

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Space Heater/Blanket Drive

Posted by Indian Center, Inc. 10/21/2011

The Indian Center, Inc will be a drop off location for SPACE HEATERS AND BLANKETS to donate to the families of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation located in South Dakota. Valery Killscrow Copeland and Ron Garvais have started efforts to collect donations throughout the months of October and November.

If you are interested in donating space heaters or warm blankets you can bring them to the Indian Center located at 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE 68508. Valery and Ron will transport the donated items to the reservation.

Please bring donated items into the Indian Center by December 16, 2011 at 5:00pm.
Contact Person(s): Valery Killscrow Copeland 402-612-3348 and Ron Garvais 425-343-5549.

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