Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie)

Home › Oklahoma Tribes › Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie)

About The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Tribe

Facts About the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes:

  • Descendants of the prehistoric Plains Village farmers.
  • Known for their grass-thatched houses.
  • Played a significant role in regional trade networks.
  • Known for their craftwork, especially beadwork and pottery.
  • Celebrates the annual Wichita Tribal Dance.

Click to Learn More About the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie)

Read about the storied heritage of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie), including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie)'s Original Lands

Central Kansas, northern Oklahoma, and most of the northern half of Texas

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Wichita Behavioral Health

Chelsy Dorrough
chelsy.dorrough@wichitatribe.com
405-247-8647
1.25 Miles North on Hwy 281
Anadarko, OK 73005

Housing Authority:

Wichita Housing Authority

Jesse Jones
jesse.jones@wichitahousing.org
405-247-7470
405-247-7473
1 Coronado Circle
Anadarko, OK 73005

Education and Training:

Wichita Tribe Education Services

Yolanda Walker
yolanda.walker@wichitatribe.com
405-247-8612
1.25 Miles North on Hwy 281
Anadarko, OK 73005

Childcare Center:

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Child Development Center

Misty Hargrave, Director
405-247-2425 x 300
101 E Coronado Circle
Anadarko, OK 73005

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Jurisdiction and Geography

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Caddo
  • Grady
  • Canadian
  • Blaine
  • Custer
  • Washita

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, 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 Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie)

Address:

1.25 Miles North on Hwy 281,
Anadarko, OK 73005

Phone:

405-247-2425

Email:

administration@wichitatribe.com

Website:

Visit the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Website

Socials:

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Politics

President:

Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

July

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

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

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

3789

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:

Yes

Language Status:

Endangered

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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: 178
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 159
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Grocery store
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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 Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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 Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: No
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 5

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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: No
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
 (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie) 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

Stay Informed!

Subscribe today to stay up to date on the launch of OKNN, tribal news, and more.
SUBSCRIBE

Copyright © 2025 Oklahoma Native News

Privacy Policy

Youtube Facebook