Constitution and bylaws of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma. This was a long dark period in the tribes history but we did not give up and on may 15, 1978 the ottawa tribe was restored. Ottawa county county clerk public land records for oklahoma. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma miami, oklahoma. In october of 2008, newly installed university president, kevin c. The peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma is hiring four positions for general labor. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma s annual powwow is held every labor day weekend. Governed by a business committee, the eastern shawnee are headquartered at west seneca in ottawa county, where tribal revenue is generated by the bordertown bingo and casino. Under each entry for a tribe or band is a list of the bia offices which had a jurisdictional relationship with that tribe, and for which the national archives holds. These pages are not meant to replace our search, which should be used to find a much larger amount of mentions for each tribe, but to provide a quick reference point for researchers to find a larger quantity of material for a specific tribe.
As ottawa county confirmed its first covid19 case, and while numbers grow across the country, some of us will likely take care of a loved one while the virus passes. Language, culture, history and genealogy of the odawa or ottawa indians. Linkpendiums goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. By the 1890s, zinc and lead mining had begun in ottawa county. Ottawa county, located in the northeastern corner of the state of oklahoma, is one of the most important counties of the state, both from an agricultural and mineral standpoint, and its history is unique and interesting. Wyandotte nation preserving the future of our past. Ottawa county genealogy resources oklahomas official. Use the dawes rolls to trace your ancestry to one of the five tribes. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. It has been the home of members of a greater number of indian tribes than any other county in.
Lands near granted indians of 20 tribes including seneca. By this time more of the ottawa had died and only about 200 were left. Oklahoma has the third largest numbers of tribes, behind alaska and california. This name was appropriate because of the extensive trading with other tribes and their. Indigenous peoples of oklahoma genealogy familysearch wiki. Oklahoma historical landmarks, photos, places, and people in a best seller collection. Corporate charter of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma, ratified june 2, 1939 ottawa tribe of oklahoma united states. The chippewa, potawatomi and the ottawa formed the council of three fires they were part of the great huron trade. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federally recognized native american tribes of ottawa indians.
Historic information supplied by the oklahoma historical society. The caddo and the wichita lived in the southern part of the state and had similar customs and history. Historically, the ottawa were enemies with the iroquois nation, and with the. The tribe publishes the adawe news for its tribal members. In compliance with ftc guidelines, please assume the following about all links on this website that are outbound links. We encourage students and teachers to look through our main ottawa language and culture pages for indepth information about the tribe, but here are our answers to the questions we are most often asked by children, with ottawa pictures and links. Depending on which tribe your ancestor is descended from, you may need to contact all four tribal headquarters to research your family history as they all maintain separate records. List of native american tribes in oklahoma wikipedia. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma the ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federally recognized native american tribes of odawa people in the united. By the early 1800s, there were two large travel routes in the area. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federallyrecognized native american tribes of odawa people in the united states. United states american indians oklahoma indigenous peoples of oklahoma ottawa indian reservation oklahoma. Created at 1907 statehood the county is bordered by kansas on the north, missouri on the east, delaware county on the south, and craig county on the west.
The name ottawa is from the indian word adawe meaning to trade. The five tribes include cherokee, chickasaw, choctaw, muscogee creek, and seminole tribes. The product of two of oklahomas foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, oklahoma. In 1956 the united states government decided that the ottawa tribe served no purpose and terminated them. But when an ottawa chief called for revolt, every tribe listened and most joined, because the ottawa would be leading it. The oklahoma land run by una belle townsend, oklahoma. The ottawa were noted traders among their neighbors. There are four federally recognized tribes of ottawa. Ottawa county was named for the ottawa tribe of oklahoma. We are a small group of brothers and sisters but we need to stay strong to ensure the legacy of the ottawa tribe lives on. Native american facts for kids was written for young people learning about the ottawas for school or homeschooling reports.
From the tectonic formation of oklahomas varied landscape to the. The land that today makes up oklahoma was added to the united states as part of the louisiana purchase of 1803. In oklahoma, they entered into a contract with the shawnee tribe to purchase approximately 14,863 acres and formed a reservation. This is my way of getting members who live outside of oklahoma a way to talk to others with out the red tape and shaky answers.
This was a dark period in the tribes history but they didnt give up and in may 1978, ottawa tribal governance was restored, followed by establishment as a federally recognized government. Tribal documents webliography native american tribal resources and newspapers. Ottawa county, oklahoma genealogy trails, native american. Located in oklahoma s northeastern corner, ottawa county contains 484. A history is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the sooner state to the threshold of its centennial.
In 1867, the ottawa tribe sold their remaining land in kansas, and they moved to indian territory in oklahoma. Today, the united states government recognizes four tribes of ottawa, one in oklahoma and three in michigan the ottawa tribe of oklahoma, the grand traverse band of ottawa and chippewa indians, the little river band of ottawa indians, and the little traverse bay bands of odawa indians. The history of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma may be traced to manitoulin island and the bruce peninsula on northern lake huron, their tribal homelands. There are 15,000 ottawas in michigan, ontario, and oklahoma today. Odl has gathered these resources to present information on tribal government and other sites related to the rich history of the oklahoma native american tribes for those interested in the geographic origins of the tribes who were removed to oklahoma. Recommended books on ottawa mythology odawa language and legends. The ottawa indian reservation is located in oklahoma. The ottawa, also known as the odawa, are algonquianspeaking tribe who lived on. If you want to know more about ottawa culture and history, one good source for kids. The oklahoma historical society also has identified the american indian nations within the boundaries of their state. Native americans before europeans arrived in oklahoma, native american tribes lived throughout the land. Established 23 february 1867 agency bia principal tribes ottawa tribe of oklahoma, ottawa of. Popular oklahoma history books goodreads share book.
Ottawa tribe of oklahoma oklahoma social studies standards, osde. The gateway is an online repository of oklahoma history. The atlantic and pacific railroad was the first railroad in the county, built in 1871. Constitution and bylaws of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma, ratified november 30, 1938 ottawa tribe of oklahoma united states. The ottawa had given 20,000 acres of land to create and fund a school for the education of indians and nonindians alike. Exploring oklahoma history with a list of historic places in ottawa county, oklahoma.
The tribe has over 3,800 enrolled members, and its 50mile service radius covers 18 counties in. Ottawa county is a county located in the northeastern corner of the u. Ottawa the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Ottawa county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and. Welcome to the ottawa tribe of oklahomas public sex offender website. When the tribe moved to oklahoma in 1867 more of the ottawa had died and only about 200 were left. Our tribal history pages represent a crossindex of specific pages on our site relevant to a tribe. You may browse through hundreds of thousands of newspaper pages dating from the 1840s to the 1920s. Ottawa language and the ottawa indian tribe odawa, odaawa. Named after the ottawa tribe, ottawa county is located in northeastern oklahoma.
This, more than anything, says who and what the ottawa once were. The tribe operates a community health program and the healthy living center in miami, as well as a department of environmental protection. Since i share products and services i use and love with my readers, assume that i may receive a small commision if you buy something or subscribe to a service from a link on this website at no additional cost to you. These tribes included the ute, comanche, osage, quapaw, wichita, and the caddo. Despite many challenges, ottawa s christian heritage and relationship with the ottawa indians remain alive and powerful today. Other ottawas were deported to oklahoma by the us government, and some. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma state department of education. In 1867, the ottawa sold their land in kansas and moved into indian territory in oklahoma.
Compilation of ottawa indian dictionaries and traditional texts from the 1800s through the present day. Its ancestors had migrated into michigan and ohio in the 18th century. Located in oklahomas northeastern corner, ottawa county contains 484. The name ottawa in the algonquian language means to trade or to buy and sell. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma oklahoma state department of. Book online pdf book of history of this group of odawa indians. Find out more about oklahoma history with this arcadia publishing book series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oklahoma.
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