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About The Tonkawa Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Tonkawa Tribe:

  • The Tonkawa Tribe originally lived in central Texas before being relocated to Oklahoma.
  • The tribe has a rich tradition of oral storytelling.
  • They were known as skilled horsemen and hunters.
  • The Tonkawa language is currently being revitalized.
  • The tribe celebrates their annual powwow in July.

Click to Learn More About the Tonkawa Tribe

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

The Tonkawa Tribe's Original Lands

Central Texas

Tonkawa Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Tonkawa Tribe Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program & Counseling Services

Jamie Metcalf
jmetcalf@tonkawatribe.com
580-247-9640
1 Rush Buffalo Road
Enterprise Building
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Housing Authority:

Tonkawa Housing Department

Elizabeth Hockert
lhockert@tonkawatribe.com
580-628-2561
36 Cisco Drive
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Education and Training:

Tonkawa Tribe Education Department

Lisa Norman
580-628-2561 x 143
1 Rush Buffalo Rd
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Childcare Center:

Tonkawa Tribe Child Care

Sarah Callshim, Director
580-628-2561 X 120
1 Rush Buffalo Road
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Law Enforcement:

Tonkawa Tribal Police Department

Cameron Hurd, Chief
580-628-2561 x 203
1 Rush Buffalo Road
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Tonkawa Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Tonkawa Tribe Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Kay County

Tonkawa Tribe Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • 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 Tonkawa Tribe

Address:

1 Rush Buffalo Road,
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Phone:

580-628-2561

Email:

admin@tonkawatribe.com

Website:

Visit the Tonkawa Tribe Website

Socials:

Tonkawa Tribe Politics

President:

Russell Martin

Term of Office:

2 years

Elections Held:

Every 2 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

3

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive 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

Tonkawa Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

576

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

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

Tonkawa Tribe Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: 5
  • 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: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 53
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

Tonkawa Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Tonkawa Tribe 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 Tonkawa Tribe 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 Tonkawa Tribe 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

Tonkawa Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Tonkawa Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 8
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Tonkawa Tribe Compacts and Agreements

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

The Tonkawa Tribe 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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