The Kaw Nation Today
Has 3,117 tribal members scattered across the United States, and is one of the largest employers
in Kay County, Okla.
Less than 1,400 acres of land in Oklahoma and Kansas – all but 135 acres had to be purchased.
Economic plans
- Water Treatment
- Eco-tourism
- Assisted Living Center
Our Future Commitment
- Economic Expansion
- New Social and Educational Programs
- Leadership Role in Area Communities
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage
The Honorable Guy Munroe
Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO
Important News
Welcome to the official site of the Kaw Nation
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Back Row (L/R): Luther Pepper (Member),
Lonnie Burnett (Member),
Roy Ball (Member), Bill Kekahbah (Vice Chairman),
Guy Munroe (Chairman/CEO)
Front Row (L/R): Marilyn York (Member), Gay Munsell (Secretary)
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Although known as the Kaw Nation, we are the proud Kanza people.
We are a nation with a long history and a rich cultural fabric. We have a language all our own and we observe traditional customs that have been passed down through the ages.
We invite you to browse through these pages and learn more about our Kanza culture, and current events.
Latest News
Winning Kaw Nation Vehicle Tag design
Javier Yanez's design was chosen as the winner for the Kaw Nation Vehicle Tag design contest. The tags should be available within the next month or so. The final approval of the actual license plates will be this week.
Council Grove Drama Features Kaw Indians, Santa Fe Trail
More than 100 cast and crew are preparing for the 2010 production of Voices of the Wind People. The pageant presents an historically accurate and dramatically compelling story of the clash of two cultures, Native American and Euro-American, in the historic setting of Council Grove, Kansas, on the Santa Fe Trail.
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Kaw Nation Health Fair
Kaw Nation Library & Learning Center
Its official, the Kaw Nation Library & Learning Center will have an “Open House” on Friday, August 6th, 2010, starting at 9:30 A.M, and everyone is invited to attend. If you are joining us for the Kaw Nation Intertribal Powwow that weekend, this would be an opportune time to visit this beautiful new facility, which has a variety of Native American books.
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KAW POW WOW
JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE
