Ponca
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Oklahoma, Nebraska
The Ponca were Plains Indians who retained aspects of the culture of the woodlands from which they entered the Plains. Their closest relatives and associates were the Omaha; their relationships with the Sioux and Pawnee were always stormy. They were generally friendly with European Americans. Their chief Standing Bear forced a court ruling extending the personal liberties guaranteed by the Constitution to Indians.
Early History and Traditional Lifestyle
Sometime between 1200 and 1500, the Ponca entered the Plains from the Ohio River valley. They eventually settled along...
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