Kanza Museum
Welcome to the Kanza Museum
Kanza (Kaw, Kansa) Indians have a long rich history. Each day we uncover more history of our heritage and where we came from. We invite you, your family and friends to view this site.
Mission statement
The Kanza Museum and Education Resource Center is to serve the tribal membership by providing it access to the cultural heritage of the tribe through: educating the tribal membership and general public regarding the tribal history; collecting and preserving culturally relevant materials; showcasing traditional and contemporary tribal arts and artifacts; promoting cultural activities and workshops; and serving as a resource center for all. The presentation of Kanza cultural heritage will encompass the broad spectrum of the tribe’s proud existence from the beginning of Kanza recorded history, through the present time and into the future.
About the new Kanza Museum logo
The Kanza Museum has combined the “Southwind” statue into the new logo design. The arch of the museum building represents the Kanza people, and the sculpture of the rider represents their relationship to nature and their respect of the south wind.
The logo also incorporates the four colors representing the directions they face to invoke the wind. East [red] is the first direction. South [black] is the second direction. West [yellow] is the third direction. North [blue] is the fourth direction.
Logo design is by Bryan M. Richter, Glenpool, Okla., who has also assisted in the production of the Kanza News and the Kaw Nation calendars since 2009.
