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About The Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Kiowa Tribe:

  • The Kiowa are known for their intricate beadwork and ledger art.
  • They hold an annual celebration known as the Kiowa Gourd Clan Celebration.
  • The Kiowa language is still taught and preserved within the community.
  • The tribe was known for their warrior societies and horse culture.
  • The Kiowa were signatories of the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867.

Click to Learn More About the Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma

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

The Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Western Kansas, Eastern Colorado, Texas Panhandle

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Kiowa Prevention Network

Glenn Beaver
ktsp@kiowatribe.org
405-648-0901
208 South Hardee St.
Anadarko, OK 73005

Housing Authority:

Kiowa Tribe Housing Authority

Luke Toyebo
ltoyebo@kiowatribe.org
405-339-8100
1701 E. Central Blvd.
Anadarko, OK 73005

Education and Training:

Kiowa Education Agency

Dr. Toni Tsatoke-Mule
highereducation@kiowatribe.org
405-648-0916
208 Hardee Street West
Anadarko, OK 73005

Childcare Center:

Kiowa Tribe Child Care Program

Jonna Beartrack, Director
405-648-7105
100 Kiowa Way
Carnegie, OK 73015

Law Enforcement:

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Security Department

Wilbur Pocowatchit
580-919-3845
P.O. Box 369
Carnegie, OK 73015

Medical Clinics:

Carnegie Indian Health Clinic

Jeanie Granado, Director
580-919-9865
580-654-1100
212 E 4th St.
Carnegie, OK 73015

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Caddo County
  • Kiowa County
  • Comanche County
  • Cotton County
  • Grady County
  • Tillman County
  • Washita County

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Tourism and Celebrations

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

Contact the Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma

Address:

100 Kiowa Way,
Carnegie, OK 73015

Phone:

580-654-6300

Email:

enroll@kiowatribe.org

Website:

Visit the Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Politics

Chairman:

Lawrence Spottedbird

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

July

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

General Council

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

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

10985

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

Kiowa Indian 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: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 32
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 1247
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • 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

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Kiowa Indian 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 Kiowa Indian 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 Kiowa Indian 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

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 3
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

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

The Kiowa Indian 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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