Ioway Tribal Member Resources
I want to know about genealogy and ancestors... what can you tell me?
The Ioways and Otoe-Missouria on Facebook is a private list where one may make inquiries. There
is also some general information on Iowa genealogy
over here.
I want to learn more about Ioway language and culture... how do I start?
Many are looking to learn more about the traditional culture. It is best
to learn this from elders and by living in the community, but many of us
were not lucky enough to be born near enough to have these opportunities.
You can begin to learn something about the language
here.
If you can, be sure to go to the Iowa tribal powwows. The main ones are
the Baxoje Fall Encampment, held the third weekend of every September near
the tribal headquarters at White Cloud, Kansas, and the Iowa Tribal Powwow,
held in June near the tribal headquarters outside Perkins, Oklahoma. The
powwows are good entry points for tribal members trying to re-establish
contact with the traditional culture as well as relatives. I will post dates
and other information here when they are available.
How do I get enrolled, get my child enrolled, get education benefits,
get casino money, get a job, get a place to live, and other kinds of benefit
or services available?
For
those answers you need to contact the tribal government concerned.
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and
Nebraska Route 1, Box 58A Whitecloud, KS 66094 Phone:
785-595-3258 Fax: 785-595-3258 Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska website. Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma R.R. 1,
Box 721 Perkins, OK 74059 Phone: 405-547-2402 Fax:
405-547-5294 Official Website: http://www.iowanation.org/
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