Enrollment Roundtable
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Dear Relatives,
The Omaha Tribe Enrollment Staff hosted the quarterly enrollment training at the Sioux City Museum. All of the Nebraska Tribes were in attendance with Enrollment Directors, Committee members and staff present. The training is designed for open discussion and all enrollment topics are welcomed.
May 18, 2026 — Omaha Tribe Enrollment Chairman Samuel J. Grant said the prayer for the day of training. The agenda for the day started with the update for the Omaha Tribe new lineal enrollment.
With the five Tribes present, two were lineal and the other three used blood quantum as a requirement.
- Omaha Tribe and Ponca Tribe of Nebraska — Lineal, no blood quantum required
- Winnebago Tribe — 1/8 Winnebago, 1/8 other Federally Recognized Tribe
- Santee Sioux Nation — 1/8 Santee Sioux and 1/8 other Siouan Tribe
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe — 1/4 (25%) Standing Rock Sioux
Blood quantum requirements were discussed, including the pros and cons, and the discussion of lineal vs. blood quantum.
May 19, 2026 — Opening prayer from Dan Red Owl from the Santee Sioux Nation.
The day began with an open discussion regarding ID cards. The Omaha Tribe has begun the process of an Enhanced Tribal ID card. The card will have the REAL ID yellow star and a barcode to assist membership with valid identification.
More Important News
As an ice breaker, the participants had to design their own name card. Each person had the opportunity to go around and look at the place cards and introduce themselves.
The roundtable was founded to have Enrollment Offices and staff come together to discuss current topics.
The two-day training opened the floor for questions and concerns with Tribal enrollment. The discussions are very open and each Tribe has the option to weigh in on the topic.
With all Tribal Directors, staff and Committee members, it gives a wide variety of views for each topic. Some of the topics that were discussed included:
- Update on Omaha Tribe lineal requirements
- Blood quantum (pros and cons)
- Lineal descent vs. blood quantum
- How each Enrollment Office assists Tribal Programs
- ID cards: Enhanced ID cards, the benefits and concerns
Total Tribal Membership for Each Tribe
- Omaha: 7,491
- Santee Sioux Nation: 2,811
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska: 5,829
- Ponca Tribe of Nebraska: 5,998
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: 16,629
To end the roundtable, bingo games were hosted. The prizes were donated by the Carl T. Curtis Program, Omaha Tribe Realty, and the TERO Program. A deli was provided and helped conclude the two-day training.
A special thank you to Hogawat’s for the prizes and the Brightside Café & Deli, 525 4th St. Sioux City, IA, 712-224-7827 for the catering.
Upcoming Events
August 26
Hosted by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
November 26
Need a host Tribe
February 26
Need a host Tribe
Tribes Represented
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Laura McCauley, Samuel J. Grant, Stefanie Parker, Pierre Merrick, Christina Parker, Kaysha Parker, Izabella Parker
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Ramona Sheridan, Glenda Bruggeman, Isaiah Armell
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Robin Rich, Kris Kotrous, Joel Nathan, Beth Decory, Alexcia Boggs
Santee Sioux Nation
Roberta Redwing, Eliza Thomas, Diane LaPointe, Eugene Saul, Dan Red Owl
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Kelsey Demery, Susan White Eagle
Contact Information
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Laura McCauley
P.O. Box 8
Macy, NE 68039
402-837-5391 Ext. 158/464
Santee Sioux Nation
Roberta Redwing
425 Frazier Ave
Niobrara, NE 68760
402-857-2302
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Ramona Sheridan
1030 Buffalo Trail
Winnebago, NE 68071
402-878-2028
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Mercedes Halsana
1 Standing Rock Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
701-854-8500
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Robin Rich
P.O. Box 288
Niobrara, NE 68760
402-857-3391