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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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