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MSS School Board Election
In accordance with Title. 8 Article IV Chapter 4A of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa the Election Committee of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa has scheduled a School Board Election for the Meskwaki Settlement School for two (2) positions set to expire. The School Board […]
Diabetes Awareness Fun Run/Walk
Diabetes Awareness Fun Run/Walk
Meskwaki Diabetes Program will be having a Diabetes Awareness Fun Run/Walk Event on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. The Diabetes Awareness Event will be held at the Meskwaki Health Clinic. Registration begins at 5:00PM and the Walk/Run starts at 5:30PM. There will be food, shirts and door prizes! Participation Incentive: […]
4 events,
Weaving Cattail Mats
Weaving Cattail Mats
Every Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to join them in the learning process, so go and learn this skill with them. They meet every Wednesday at 5:30PM, share a light meal followied […]
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
The Cattail/Bulrush weaving project group will begin meeting every Wednesday evening to clean cattail reeds and being the sewing of a cattail mat. This work is open to all women and girls in our community. We are meeting at the MNR building (located at 1826 340th St, Tama) from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
Robert Morgan Post 701 Meeting
Robert Morgan Post 701 Meeting
Robert Morgan Post 701 meetings will be held every first (1st) Wednesday of the month in the Tribal Chambers at 7pm.
2 events,
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ Food Box Distribution
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ Food Box Distribution
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ can pick up a food box at Meskwaki Senior Services from 8AM until 4:30PM. Please remember to wear a mask!
1 event,
3 events,
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
MY Leadership Council will meet on Mondays from 6:30-7:30PM at 3138 H Ave (Apprenticeship Building). These meetings will be for both JR and SR Council (5-12th Grades). Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council - an opportunity for Meskwaki Youth to Lead, Learn and Grow If you have any questions, contact Meskwaki Youth Development Program at 641-484-5369. MY […]
1 event,
5 events,
Diabetes Program: Cooking with Jennifer CANCELED
Diabetes Program: Cooking with Jennifer CANCELED
Due to a passing in the community, this event has been canced and will be rescheduled to a later date. Diabetes Program presents Cooking with Jennifer at the Meskwaki Health Clinic on November 9th at Noon/12pm. Learn to make chicken with wild rice soup!
Coffee and Culture
Coffee and Culture
Coffee and Culture Who: Community elders, members of the Meskwaki Elders Circle, and members of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department What: Discuss Meskwaki life and Police life to strengthen relationships between two unique culture When: Every 2nd Wednesday each month from NEW TIME: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. *Alternate date: last Wednesday of the month […]
Weaving Cattail Mats
Weaving Cattail Mats
Every Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to join them in the learning process, so go and learn this skill with them. They meet every Wednesday at 5:30PM, share a light meal followied […]
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
The Cattail/Bulrush weaving project group will begin meeting every Wednesday evening to clean cattail reeds and being the sewing of a cattail mat. This work is open to all women and girls in our community. We are meeting at the MNR building (located at 1826 340th St, Tama) from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
4 events,
Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal – POSTPONED
Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal – POSTPONED
Due to a death in the community, and out of respect for the family, the Harvest Meal scheduled to be held Thursday, November 10, 2022 has been postponed to a later date. Reschedule date is TBD. Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the […]
Seniors Blood Pressure & Sugar Check
Seniors Blood Pressure & Sugar Check
A Community Health Representative will be on site at the Senior Center to check blood pressure and sugar levels from 11am-12pm.
Seniors Elders Committee Meeting
Seniors Elders Committee Meeting
Regular Elders Committee meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
2 events,
Tribal Operations CLOSED – Veterans Day
Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy and Senior Services will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.
3 events,
MNPD Youth Deer Hunt Raffle Drawing
Meskwaki Nation Police Department Youth Deer Hunt, December 3-4, 2022. MNPD is inviting four Meskwaki Youth (ages 10-16) to go on a two-day, fun-filled deer hunt with Meskwaki Mentors Dye Davenport, Orrie Lasley Jr., Mark Bear and Conservation Officer Caleb Boyles. MNPD Firearms Instructor will instruct a Firearms Safety Course that ALL participants must attend […]
2022 Veterans Powwow Princess & Brave Contest – CANCELED
2022 Veterans Powwow Princess & Brave Contest – CANCELED
Meskwaki Nation 2022 Veterans Powwow Princess & Brave Contest Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 4:00PM Application and Picture Deadline: November 10, 2022 Princess and Brave Contest (13-18 years old) JR Princess and Brave (6-12 years old) Must be descendant of Meskwaki Veteran Apply online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8kKq_7JedfEnSSoAlP9QqJXeXzvf5GZwUinVhDyYB9vSvHw/viewform Questions? Contact MYP (641) 484-5369
2022 Veterans Day Powwow – CANCELED
2022 Veterans Day Powwow – CANCELED
MY Leadership Council and MSS Tru Council presents: 2022 Veterans Day Powwow on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Meskwaki High School in Tama, Iowa. 5:00 p.m. - DINNER, sides greatly appreciated 6:30 p.m. - GRAND ENTRY Color Guard: Robert Morgan Legion Post #701 Head Man: Alex "Bugitch" Walker Jr., US ARMY-101 AIRBORNE- VIETNAM Head […]
1 event,
Meskwaki Senior Services: Trip to Chicago – CANCELED
Meskwaki Senior Services Trip to the Windy City: Chicago Monday, November 13 through Wednesday, November 15 This trip will include a visit to the Field Museum of Natural History, specifically the "Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories" exhibit and the American Indian Council. Seniors must have updated files for Title VI, Caregiver (if applicable), AND […]
5 events,
MNR Calendar Photo Contest Submission Deadline
MNR Calendar Photo Contest Submission Deadline
MNR is having a Calendar Photot Contest Photos must be submitted digitally to [email protected] by Monday, November 14th at 4:30pm. MNR Photo Contest Details: Winners will be announced on November 21st Photos can be in black and white and/or color Horizontal photos preferred for printing in calendar Photos must be Natural Resource related or a […]
Diabetes Program: Cooking with Jennifer
Diabetes Program: Cooking with Jennifer
Diabetes Program presents Cooking with Jennifer at the Meskwaki Health Clinic on November 14th at Noon/12pm. Learn to make chicken with wild rice soup!
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
MY Leadership Council will meet on Mondays from 6:30-7:30PM at 3138 H Ave (Apprenticeship Building). These meetings will be for both JR and SR Council (5-12th Grades). Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council - an opportunity for Meskwaki Youth to Lead, Learn and Grow If you have any questions, contact Meskwaki Youth Development Program at 641-484-5369. MY […]
4 events,
MNCSS Meskwaki Elders Circle Meeting – CANCELED
MNCSS Meskwaki Elders Circle Meeting – CANCELED
We need you! As an intregal part of the community we need your knowledge, traditions, experience to help families come together for the children! Meskwaki Elders Circle Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 4:30pm - 5:30pm 1834 340th St., Tama, IA 52339 Transportation available if needed, call (641) 484-9313 to arrange transportation.
Family Services Child Care Program: Public Hearing
Family Services Child Care Program: Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING Meskwaki Child Care Program will be having a public hearing on November 15, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Tribal Center Snack Bar. This public hearing is in regards to the new fiscal year that goes from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025. If you would like a copy […]
8 events,
Thanksgiving Family Adoption Signup DEADLINE
MY Leadership Council is adopting 20 families this Thanksgiving season. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, November 16, 2022 to sign up! Pickup date and time for adopted Families is Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 4-7PM. What's in the adoption box: 1 Turkey 2 Boxes of Stuffing 1 Box of Mashed Potatoes or 1 […]
Tribal Operations/MSS – Open Enrollment
Tribal Operations/MSS – Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment 2022 - Your opportunity to enroll, waive or make changes to your benefits, effective Janaury 1, 2023. *This is not a mandatory event, only employees who need to make changes may attend. Wednesday, November 16, from 7AM-5PM Thursday, November 17, from 7AM-12PM Prizes and Refreshments!
Workforce Development: Career Awareness
Workforce Development: Career Awareness
Meskwaki Workforce Development in collaboration with Meskwaki Settlement School is hosting an event called Career Awareness on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 9am until 1:30pm at the MBCH Convention Center. This event is for MSS students in 7th-12th grades. Our goal is to provide an environment for students in 7-12th grades to be able to […]
Tribal Council Meeting
Tribal Council Meeting
The next Tribal Council Meeting will be held on November 16, 2022 beginning at 5:00PM in the Tribal Chambers. Enrolled Tribal Members are welcome and encouraged to attend. *Meetings are held on a bi-weekly basis. **Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairman.
Weaving Cattail Mats
Weaving Cattail Mats
Every Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to join them in the learning process, so go and learn this skill with them. They meet every Wednesday at 5:30PM, share a light meal followied […]
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
The Cattail/Bulrush weaving project group will begin meeting every Wednesday evening to clean cattail reeds and being the sewing of a cattail mat. This work is open to all women and girls in our community. We are meeting at the MNR building (located at 1826 340th St, Tama) from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
Higher Ed: 2023 Graduate Parent Committee Meeting
Higher Ed: 2023 Graduate Parent Committee Meeting
Meskwaki Higher Education will be having a 2023 Graduate Parent Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00PM in the MBCH Convention Center. All HS Seniors and College Graduations of the Class of 2023 are encouraged to attend. The Graduate-Parent Planning Committee needs to plan this year's graduation Class of 2023. ALL HS graduates and […]
3 events,
Tribal Operations/MSS – Open Enrollment
Tribal Operations/MSS – Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment 2022 - Your opportunity to enroll, waive or make changes to your benefits, effective Janaury 1, 2023. *This is not a mandatory event, only employees who need to make changes may attend. Wednesday, November 16, from 7AM-5PM Thursday, November 17, from 7AM-12PM Prizes and Refreshments!
Community Food Giveaway
Community Food Giveaway
LFPA Grant Sponsored Community Food Giveaway will be held on November 17, 2022 from 1:00-5:00PM with pick up at Red Earth Gardens.150 available. Open to ALL Meskwaki Tribal Community members and other native households within the community. *One per household. **Whiel supplies last, first come first serve basis.
2 events,
Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal
Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal
Tribal Operations Employee Harvest Meal will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 11AM until 1:00PM at the Tribal Center Gym. During this time Tribal Operations, including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy and Seniors Center will be closed.
2 events,
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
MY Leadership Council will meet on Mondays from 6:30-7:30PM at 3138 H Ave (Apprenticeship Building). These meetings will be for both JR and SR Council (5-12th Grades). Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council - an opportunity for Meskwaki Youth to Lead, Learn and Grow If you have any questions, contact Meskwaki Youth Development Program at 641-484-5369. MY […]
5 events,
Diabetes Program: Diabetes Clinic
Diabetes Clinic will be held on November 22, 2022. This special day is to shcedule your visit with a medical provider, dietitian, JVN, and/or dental provider. Call to see if you qualify to be be seen on this day. Stop in to pick up incentives for the diabetes service that you have earned this year! […]
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution will be held on Tuesday November, 22, 2022 at 10AM-12PM and 4PM-5:30PM (or unless meat runs out). Cuts available: Roast Ground Stew Meat Soup Bones **Please remember to bring your own bag or cooler
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution
MNR Buffalo Meat Distribution will be held on Tuesday November, 22, 2022 at 10AM-12PM and 4PM-5:30PM (or unless meat runs out). Cuts available: Roast Ground Stew Meat Soup Bones **Please remember to bring your own bag or cooler
Thanksgiving Family Adoption PICKUP
Thanksgiving Family Adoption PICKUP
MY Leadership Council is adopting 20 families this Thanksgiving season. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, November 16, 2022 to sign up! Pickup date and time for adopted Families is Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 4-7PM. What's in the adoption box: 1 Turkey 2 Boxes of Stuffing 1 Box of Mashed Potatoes or 1 […]
2 events,
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
The Cattail/Bulrush weaving project group will begin meeting every Wednesday evening to clean cattail reeds and being the sewing of a cattail mat. This work is open to all women and girls in our community. We are meeting at the MNR building (located at 1826 340th St, Tama) from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
3 events,
Tribal Operations CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy and Seniors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
MHC 2022 Turkey Trot
MHC 2022 Turkey Trot
Meskwaki Health Clinic will be having a Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk on Thursday, November 24th at the Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic. Meskwaki Nation Turkey Trot 7:30 a.m. - Registration Opens 8:00 a.m. - Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk Starts Entry Fee: Two (2) non-perishable food items Route: Start at Clinic, loop Tribal Center Parking lot, and […]
3 events,
Tribal Operations Closed: Native American Heritage Day
Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy and Seniors Services will be closed on Friday, November 25, 2022 in observance of Native American Heritage Day.
Tribal Operations CLOSED for Native American Heritage Day
Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy and Seniors Center will be closed on November 25, 2022 in celebration of Native American Heritage Day. The Meskwaki Health Clinic and Pharmacy will reopen for normal hours on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
3 events,
Diabetes Program: Bingo
Diabetes Program: Bingo
Diabetes Program: Bingo November 28, 2022 at 12:00PM/Noon at the Tribal Snack Bar
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council Meeting
MY Leadership Council will meet on Mondays from 6:30-7:30PM at 3138 H Ave (Apprenticeship Building). These meetings will be for both JR and SR Council (5-12th Grades). Meskwaki Youth Leadership Council - an opportunity for Meskwaki Youth to Lead, Learn and Grow If you have any questions, contact Meskwaki Youth Development Program at 641-484-5369. MY […]
1 event,
5 events,
Diabetes Program: Social Event
Diabetes Program: Social Event
In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month and Native American Heritage Month the Meskwaki Diabets PRogram will be hosting a Social Event on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the MBCH Convention Center at 5:00PM. **Raffle Drawings for those in attendance! Agenda: 5:00PM - Meal to be Served 6:00PM - Speaker Presentation Round Dance - Meskwaki Nation […]
Weaving Cattail Mats
Weaving Cattail Mats
Every Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to join them in the learning process, so go and learn this skill with them. They meet every Wednesday at 5:30PM, share a light meal followied […]
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
Cattail/Bulrush Weaving
The Cattail/Bulrush weaving project group will begin meeting every Wednesday evening to clean cattail reeds and being the sewing of a cattail mat. This work is open to all women and girls in our community. We are meeting at the MNR building (located at 1826 340th St, Tama) from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
2 events,
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ Food Box Distribution
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ Food Box Distribution
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ can pick up a food box at Meskwaki Senior Services from 8AM until 4:30PM. Please remember to wear a mask!
2 events,
Meskwaki Holiday Expo – CANCELED
Meskwaki Holiday Expo – CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2022 Holiday Expo that was to be held Friday, Dec. 2nd and Saturday, Dec. 3rd has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Meskwaki Holiday Expo will be held December 2-3, 2022 at the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10:00AM until […]
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Meskwaki Holiday Expo – CANCELED
Meskwaki Holiday Expo – CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2022 Holiday Expo that was to be held Friday, Dec. 2nd and Saturday, Dec. 3rd has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Meskwaki Holiday Expo will be held December 2-3, 2022 at the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10:00AM until […]