HISTORY OF KAW NATION

by | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Kanza people, also called the Kaw or Kansa people, are a federally recognized Native American tribe officially known as the Kaw Nation and dually headquartered in Kaw City and Newkirk, Oklahoma. The tribe currently consists of 3,376 enrolled members living as near...

THE KANZA PEOPLE

by | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery was camped on the site of a Kanza (Kaw) village near the mouth of the Kansas River. They had been told of the proud warriors who inhabited this area, but did not encounter the tribe, who were hunting buffalo in the...

PUBLIC HEARING: FY 23 CSBG TRIBAL PLAN

by | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Kaw Nation invites all tribal members and interested parties to attend an open meeting to discuss the FY 2023 Community Services Block Grant funding availability. Purpose: To recieve input from the tribal community regarding the application/project. August 23rd:...