Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 3,783 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( Oklahoma) | |
| Languages | |
| Omaha-Ponca language, English | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, Native American Church, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Omaha, Otoe, Missouria, Ho-Chunk, Iowa, and other Siouan peoples |
The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, also known as the Ponca Nation, is one of two federally recognized tribes of Ponca people. The other is the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Traditionally, peoples of both tribes have spoken the Omaha-Ponca language, part of the Siouan language family. They share many common cultural norms and characteristics with the Omaha, Osage, Kaw, and Quapaw peoples.