Chief Standing Bear

36 Sworn in as New United States Citizens

by staff | Jun 22, 2020 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

Thirty six men and women were sworn in during back to back Naturalization ceremonies on June 22 on...

Chief Standing Bear, Who Fought for Native American Freedoms, Is Honored With a Statue in the Capitol

by staff | Sep 26, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

In the late 19th century, the Ponca people were forced off their last remaining sliver of land in...

Ponca Chief Standing Bear completes one last journey of triumph

by staff | Sep 25, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

Monday, September 23, 2019 By Kevin Abourezk Each year, nearly 3 million people visit the...

Chief Standing Bear, who ‘changed the course of history,’ is honored with statue in U.S. Capitol

by staff | Sep 19, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

WASHINGTON — American history books have often overlooked Standing Bear, but for millions of U.S. Capitol visitors, the Ponca chief will now be impossible to miss. A towering bronze statue of the chief, his hand held out before...

Chief Standing Bear takes his place in U.S. Capitol

by staff | Sep 19, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

WASHINGTON — All of the dignitaries are here. The speaker of the House and the minority leader of...

Chief Standing Bear statue unveiled in DC

by staff | Sep 19, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

LINCOLN, Neb. – A statue of Chief Standing Bear now lives in our nation’s capitol. The Nebraskan is a civil rights icon who paved to way for countless Native Americans and his statue is set to be a permanent reminder to...

Chief Standing Bear Sculpture to Be Unveiled at U. S. Capitol

by staff | Sep 12, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

Date: September 11, 2019For More Information Contact:Judi gaiashkibos, Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, 402-471-3475Chief Standing Bear Sculpture to Be Unveiled at U. S. CapitolA monumental bronze sculpture honoring...

2019 Chief Standing Bear Scholarships Awarded

by staff | Jun 5, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear | 0

1st Lady Susanne Shore presents Daelyn Zagurski with her scholarship at a reception at the...

Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos appears on 1011 News to discuss Chief Standing Bear

by staff | May 30, 2019 | Chief Standing Bear, Legislative, Social Media & Outreach | 0

On May 24th Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos and Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry appeared on 1011 News to discuss the Chief Standing Bear Trail and the Chief Standing Bear statue to be installed in Statuary...