People of The Southwind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaw Nation hiring?
Yes! Kaw Nation currently has several job openings available ranging from pre-school teachers to program directors and everything in between! Click to link below to see all openings.
Are you open holidays?
As a federally recognized tribe, Kaw nation observes all national holidays. For this reason we are not open on holidays.
How can I enroll?
The first step in applying for Kaw Nation Citizenship is printing out a Citizenship Application. Fill it out and mail it (with all necessary attached documentation, including birth certificate) to the address on the form. Pending a positive review and verification process, you will be issued a tribal citizenship card.
Where are you located?
Kaw Nation has several departments and enterprises that span across several Oklahoma Locations.
Of these include: Kaw City, Newkirk, Braman, Ponca City, and Chilocco.
How do I vote?
Staff Directory
News & Updates
NOTICE:
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Kaw Nation Museum is closed until further notice.
ATTENTION: There was an error regarding the fax number in our last newsletter. The correct fax number for absentee voting is
580.269.1195
ATTENTION
Kaw Nation has received two grants to assist with reducing utility costs. We have portable heaters, blankets, wool socks, and fans.
Please read the following applications and decide which one would best suit your situation.
APPLICATION FOR LIHEAP UTILITY ASSISTANCE ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR TRIBAL ELDERS
KAW NATION TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES
P.O. BOX 50, KAW CITY, OK 74641
TEL. # 580-269-1186
Our Cultural Vision
The Kaw Nation Cultural Committee will serve the tribal membership by preserving and presenting the Nation’s cultural heritage to the tribal membership and to all cultures. This rich cultural heritage — past, present, and future — will be preserved through education in tribal history, showcasing traditional and contemporary tribal arts and artifacts, promoting cultural activities and workshops, and serving as a cultural resource.
Location
698 Grandview Drive
Kaw City, OK 74641
Office Hours
M-F: 8am – 4pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Fax
T: 580.269.2552
F: 580.269.2301
Chair – Lynn Williams
” The Kaw Nation is proud of its heritage and excited about its continuing growth. We are always striving to spread the word about the Kaw Nation, its people, its language and its history.“
Calendar
Saturday, May 14th
Tribal Council Meeting
Fri - Sat, June 17th & 18th
Washunga Days
Sunday, September 11
Election Day
Kaw Nation Members
Departments & Services
Faculty & Staff
Kaw Nation Enterprises
Non-Discrimination Policy
Kaw Nation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.
Kaw Nation is an equal opportunity employer. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.