The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Miami, Oklahoma. The tribe is descended from the Odawa people, who historically inhabited the …

A map depicting the journeys of the Ottawa from their ancestral homelands to Kansas and ultimately to Indian Territory in Oklahoma. Map courtesy of Ottawa Tribal member Dr. David …

The supreme governing body of the Ottawa Tribe is the Ottawa Council, comprised of all members of the tribe eighteen years of age and over. The officers of the Ottawa Tribe are the …

Francis King was a Chippewa Indian who joined the Ottawas at their early settlement in Indian Territory in 1868, and he was formally adopted by the tribe. Francis served on the tribal council …

For the Ottawa tribe, engaging in beadwork is not merely an artistic practice but a sacred act of reverence, grounding individuals in their heritage, fostering community bonds, and honoring …

On July 28, 1795, Ottawa tribal leaders were in the midst of negotiations for the Treaty of Greenville that formally ended the Northwest Indian War. Facing the invasion of their lands by …

With a rich cultural heritage and a deep respect for learning, we have developed a unique approach to education that blends traditional values with modern teaching methods. Be an …

The head Ottawa signatory was Au-goosh-away (or Egushawa)—a remarkable individual regarded as the successor to Pontiac, one of the most influential Native leaders of the late …

The Ottawa Tribe CCDF program serves all federally recognized Native American families that reside within our service area which includes NW Arkansas, SW Missouri, SE Kansas, and NE …

This document supersedes the original constitution and bylaws approved by the Acting Secretary of the Interior on October 10, 1938, and ratified by the qualified voters of the tribe on …