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About The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Iowa Tribe:

  • Originally lived in the Great Lakes region.
  • Known for their traditional crafts and beadwork.
  • Annual powwow celebrated in September.
  • Part of the larger Chiwere-Siouan language group.
  • Maintain a bison herd as part of their conservation efforts.

Click to Learn More About the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Read about the storied heritage of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Iowa Tribe Behavioral Health

Ashly Taylor
ataylor@iowanation.org
405-547-4363
509 East Highway 33
Perkins, OK 74059

Housing Authority:

Bah-Kho-Je Housing Authority

Renee Hagler
renee.hagler@iowanation.org
918-547-2402 x 2901
335588 E. 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Education and Training:

Iowa Tribe Higher Education

Regina Riley
rriley@iowanation.org
405-547-2402 x 3301
335588 E. 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Childcare Center:

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Early Childhood Program

Tamera Perry, Director
405-547-5826
335164 E 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Law Enforcement:

Iowa Tribe Police Department

Jeremy McGill, Chief of Police
405-547-5355
335468 E 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Medical Clinics:

Perkins Family Clinic

Angela Daugherty, Director
405-547-2473
509 East Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Payne County
  • Lincoln County
  • Oklahoma County
  • Logan County

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 0
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Address:

335588 E. 750 Road,
Perkins, OK 74059

Phone:

405-547-2402

Email:

tribalassistance@iowanation.org

Website:

Visit the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Politics

Chairman:

Jake Keyes

Term of Office:

3 Years

Elections Held:

Every 3 years

Term Begins in:

June

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Business Committee

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

930

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

460

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

33%

Active Clans:

Bear, Buffalo, Elk, Eagle

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Spoken among all Generations

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 15
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 108
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Domestic Violence Program

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 9
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: No
  • Compacted IHS: No
  • Per Capita Payments: Yes
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: No
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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