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Kaw Nation Awarded
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 Kaw Enterprise Development
Authority was presented in December 2007 the company
of the year award by the American Indian Chamber of
Commerce-North Central Chapter.
The award was accepted by Guy Munroe the
Chairman/CEO of Kaw Nation.
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12th Annual Standing Bear Pow Wow
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When: September 23-25, 2005
Where: Standing Bear Park Pow Wow Grounds, Ponca City, OK, located at intersection of Hwys 60 and Old 177.
Sponsored by Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Hosted by Kaw Nation, Osage Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Pawnee Tribe, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Tribe
Head Staff included Robert Hyatt (MC), Jim Grant (Head Singer), Darrell Wildcat (Head Man), 05-06 Standing Bear Princess (Head Lady), Wes Hudson (Arena Director), Kirby Feathers (Arena Director), Skyler Blueback and Tony Delodge, Jr. (Water Boys), Candice ThreeStars (04-05 Standing Bear Princess), Osage Gourd Group and Central Oklahoma Tribal Society (Invited Gourd Groups). Color Guard to lead Grand Entry consisted of one veteran from each of the six area tribes.
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Kaw Nation Pow Wow
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When: August 5-7, 2005
Where: Kaw Nation Pow Wow Grounds
Head Staff included Brad Killscrow (MC), Scott George (Head Singer), Colt Donelson (Head Man Dancer), Carol Estes (Head Lady Dancer), Lenape Gourd Society (Head Gourd Group), Andrew Gray (Arena Director), Dylan Townsend & Damion LittleDeer (Water Boys), Jessica Wright (Outgoing Princess), Haley Chrisco (Incoming Princess), Kaw Veterans (Color Guard).
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KANZA ILÓSHKA - Kaw Ceremonial Man Dance
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When: Thursday, August 4th, 2005 (Day Before Kaw Powwow)
Where: Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds
All Kaw Tribal Members, family, and friends were welcome. Kaw dancers and visiting dancers were welcome - traditional ceremonial straight dance regalia (men only).
Sponsored by the Kaw Men's Committee with support from the Kanza Museum Board, Kaw Powwow Comittee, and the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The Kanza Ilóshka Dance is the contemporary revival of the ancient Kaw warriors' society dances. Primarily a man's ceremonial dance, the Iloshka is a time for the Kaw people to set aside any differences and gather together as one people to celebrate and reinforce our Kaw heritage and lineage; to honor our veterans and those tribal members who are currently serving our country on military assignment; to honor and remember those who have recently passed; to celebrate the outstanding achievements of tribal members; and to promote the continuum of Kaw heritage and culture to current and future generations. The drum is the heart of the Iloshka dance, both literally and symbolically, and is the conduit to communicate with Wakánda. It is the symbol of the Kaw people and retains our songs, history and traditions.
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Kaw Nation Auction
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When: Saturday, July 23rd, 2005, 9:00 am
Where: Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds
The following items are to be autioned: Office Equipement, Maintenance Equipment, Tractor Accessories,Lab Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Kitchen Equipment, Commercial Restaurant Equipment, Commercial Restroom Equipment, Fire Arms & Accessories, Washers & Dryers, Trailer House, Green House Frame, and many other Miscellaneous Items too numerous to mention.
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Wa-shun-ga Days Intertribal Pow Wow, Council Grove, KS
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The Kaw Nation Cultural Committee hosted this year's Pow Wow, June 18-19, 2005, at the Kaw Mission pow wow grounds, 500 N. Mission, Council Grove, KS. Head Staff included Brad Killscrow (MC), Cy Ahtone (Head Singer), Cisco Villa (Head Man Dancer), Jessica Wright (Head Lady Dancer), Raymond Alexander (Head Gourd Dancer), Tony Killscrow (Arena Director), and Kenny Wheeler (Water Boy).Sponsored by Council Grove Area COC&T, Friends of Kaw Heritage, Kaw Mission State Historical Society, and Kaw Nation.
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25th Annual Siouan and Caddoan
Languages and Linguistics Conference
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The Kaw Nation hosted this year's conference for the first time at the Kaw Nation Museum in Kaw City, OK, from Friday June 17 to Sunday June 19, 2005
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Kanza Cultural Series
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The Kaw Cultural Committee and the Kanza Museum Board hosted a series of cultural preservation seminars at the Kanza Museum in Kaw City, OK. Each event featured guest presenters demonstrating some aspect of the cultural heritage of the Kaws or closely related tribes. Admission was free, and refreshments were served. These events were intended for tribal members only.
In case you were interested but unable to attend, each event was videotaped for conversion to DVD. Copies will be maintained by the Kaw Nation for in-house viewing and research. For more information please contact Crystal Douglas at the Kanza Museum at (580) 269-2552.
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