The Cooking Demo hosted by the Diabetes Program has been rescheduled to June 12th starting at noon at the Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy grilled pizza and fun salads!
For more information call the clinic at (641) 484-4094 and ask for Megan or Ashley.
Meskwaki Family Services is hosting a movie night!
Neither Wolf Nor Dog will be played on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 pm in the MBCH Convention Center.
This event is open to all Meskwaki Community Members.
Popcorn and Drinks will be sponsored by the Meskwaki Health Clinic.
For questions, call Kayla at (641) 484-4444.
2019 will be our first growing season in the Kinship Garden, a communal space where community members can grow together. Those who participate will be able to share in the harvest.
If you are interested in being a part of the Kinship garden, join us at the groundbreaking and planting!
The garden is located on the hilltop south of the Health Clinic. Light refreshments will be served, then we will plant the garden. For questions, call Meskwaki Agriculture and Food Sovereignty (641) 484-3511.
A special event to educate families on financial empowerment. Healthy finances contribute to healthy families.
Tuesday, June 18th
5:00 pm Registration
5:30 pm Start Time
@ Tribal Center Field
Field events include water balloon toss, marshmallow relay, HORSE competition, and hot potato!
Breakfast burritos starts the event at the Tribal Center Snack Bar, financial education information will be provided.
The next Tribal Council Meeting has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. It will begin at 5:00 pm and take place 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.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Summer Solstice Festival has been postponed to a later date. New information coming soon!
Please join us for an evening full of activities and celebration at Red Earth Gardens for our Summer Solstice Festival on Friday, June 21st!
Events begin at 4:00 pm.
Fun Run/Walk and Youth Races at 5:30 pm. *If raining, the run/walk will be cancelled.
Traditional Meal will be served following the fun run/walk.
CDIB’s and Tribal IDs still available.
CDIBs and Tribal IDs still available.
Family Fun Night Committee Presents: Elders Night Out!
A night of fun and games for the whole family! Come play Bingo, Bags and Bone Dice.
Community members are encouraged to bring Elders so they can participate in the fun too! June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month – Engaging Elders in community activities is a great way to make an impact to prevent and address Elder Abuse.
Thursday, June 27th at the Tribal Center Gym
Dinner at 5:00 pm
Games from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Prizes for winners of rounds of Bingo. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Bags Tournament and Bone Dice!
If you are an Elder and in need of transportation, please call Nicole Lepley at (641) 484-4444 to request transportation to and from this event.
Stop in to the Tribal Center on Friday, June 28th to say “farewell” to BIA Chief Michael Longhat and Officer Michael Cizek. Both have been helping out at the MPD for the last month.
At the gathering, meet the new BIA officers, Lee Simcox and Branden Hassett, coming to help out as the MPD continues to recruit new team members. You’ll also have the chance to get to know new and current Meskwaki Police Department officers too. Join us!
Friday, June 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Tribal Center. Sandwiches will be served!
A Tribal Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2019. It will begin at 5:00 pm and take place 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.
We’re moving this to 5:30 to hopefully wait out the rain! Join us for a BBQ and Family Fun Games at the Meskwaki Health Clinic from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd! If it rains, we’re moving to the Tribal Center!
A raffle run/walk will take place at 5:30 pm – there are prizes to be won!
Please bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
For more information call the Health Clinic at 641-484-4094.
Join us for the Summer Solstice Milkweed Festival on Wednesday, July 10th from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Fun Walk/Run around Red Earth Gardens – Registration starts at 10:00 am, Walk/Run at 10:30 am.
Noon Meal – featuring milkweed and other foraged foods, corn, beans, squash, frybread, bison and walleye.
For the Kids: Door Prizes, bouncy houses, and participation/placement ribbons for the walk/run!
Door Prizes: Including 2 special drawings for those who bring complete dish-kits.
Participation t-shirts for youth and adults.
Red Earth Gardens is located at 1401 305th Street, Tama IA (Behind the Casino, South of the RV Park).
Event sponsored by Red Earth Gardens, Meskwaki Ag & Food Sovereignty Initiative, Meskwaki Diabetes Program, Meskwaki Youth Program.
Join us for a Job Skills Workshop on Thursday, July 11th! This training is from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm and will be held in the East Conference Room at the Tribal Center.
Some of the items on the agenda are:
- Application process
- Resume building
- Interviewing skills
- Job readiness
- Other fun activities
Lunch will be served.
Call Misty to sign up – Space is limited! (641) 484-9300
The Weiting Theatre Presents: Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: July 11th – 13th at 7:30 pm
Admission: Adults – $12, Students/Children – $8
Advanced tickets on sale at both State Bank of Toledo locations and the Lincoln Savings Bank.
Our Town is presented with permission from Samuel French
We’re closed today in celebration of Meskwaki Nation Day! Come out and celebrate with us on Saturday. Check out the Events Page for more info!
Meskwaki Nation Day is on Saturday, July 13, 2019. All events will be held at the Meskwaki Tribal Center:
- Fun Run/Walk
- 8:30 am – Registration (tshirts)
- 9:00 am – Start
- Refreshments provided after. Sponsored by Meskwaki Health Clinic and MADAC
- Flag Raising
- 10:00 am
- 4×4 Adult Volleyball Tournament
- 10:00 am – Registration with Quincy
- 11:00 am – Tribal Center Gym
- Bags Tournament
- 10:00 am – Registration with Joni
- 11:00 am – South Side of Tribal Center
- 3×3 Youth Basketball Tournament
- 8:30 am – Registration with Tashina
- 10:15 am – Outside Courts
- Lunch
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Supper
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sponsored by Meskwaki Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
- 5:00 pm – Presentation by MSS Geography Club: Europe Experience
- Bone Dice
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Moccasin Game
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Evening door prizes – must be present to win!
-Tribe will not be held responsible for any accidents or incidents.
Meskwaki Nation Day Powwow
July 13, 2019 at the Tribal Center Gym
6:00 pm – Grand Entry
Head Staff:
Head Man: Sean Keahna, Jr.
Head Woman: Delonda Pushetonequa
AD: David “Odie” OldBear
Specials:
- Tiny Tots – Sponsored by Meskwaki Family Services
- Jr Girls (7-12) Traditional, Fancy, Jingle – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Teen Girls (13-17) Traditional, Fancy, Jingle – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Jr Boys (7-12) Traditional, Fancy, Grass – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Teen Boys (13-17) Traditional, Fancy, Grass – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
Join us on Monday, July 15 for a Cooking Demo hosted by the Diabetes Program!
This Cooking Demo will be held at the Meskwaki Health Clinic (Lawn) and will have Grilling Kabobs – steak, chicken, veggies on the menu.
In case of rain or strong wings, the demo will be moved inside to the clinic kitchen.
At a Special Meeting on June 6, 2019, the Sac and Fox Tribal Council voted to establish the Meskwaki Settlement School Board. The board will initially be established through an election process on July 16, selecting from those individuals who have submitted a letter of interest and who meet the requirements.
School Board Member Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be either an enrolled Meskwaki Tribal Member OR a non-enrolled Meskwaki Descendant
- Must have an immediate family member who currently attends Meskwaki Settlement School. (Immediate family members include: children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews)
The board will consist of 6 members with staggered terms. 3 members will initially serve a 2-year term and 3 members will initially serve a 4-year term.
In lieu of nominations, please submit your letter of interest if you are interested in serving on the MSS Board.
Eligible voters include: Meskwaki Tribal Members aged 21 and over, and parents/guardians of students currently attending Meskwaki Settlement School.
Once elected, the School Board will work with the Tribal Council to develop School Board Policies.
A School Board Election will be held on July 16, 2019, selecting from those who have submitted a letter of interest. Letters of interest are due by July 5, 2019 at 4:30 P.M.
Please submit your letter of interest by July 5 to:
Sac and Fox Tribal Council Re: School Board
349 Meskwaki Road
Tama, IA 52339
You may mail it in or drop it off at the Tribal Center front desk.
The next scheduled Tribal Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm and be held in the Tribal Chambers.
Enrolled Tribal Members are welcome and encourage to attend.
*Meetings are held on a bi-weekly basis.
**Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairman.
Meskwaki Youth ages 10-18 we want to hear your views and opinions.
Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Meskwaki Tribal Gym to discuss the Meskwaki Nation Recreation Center.
Discussion will be from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Pizza and drinks will also be served.
Join MNR staff on Thursday, July 25th at 7:45 pm to experience the not-so-scary bats up close and personal!
Dr. Russ Benedict will be visiting the Settlement to mist-net bats and to give a presentation on them.
Meet in the High School parking lot (west side) at 7:45 pm. There will be a short presentation followed by the netting of bats.
Things to bring: Headlamp or flashlight, bug spray, sturdy shoes.
Call MNR if you have any questions: 641-484-3511
Join Meskwaki Juvenile Probation in welcoming Meskwaki actor, Larry Yazzie, as he speaks on issues that today’s youth deal with and how he overcame those issues to get where he is today.
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:00 – 3:00 pm
MSS High School Commons
For more information, contact Quincy at (641) 484-9269.
The Cooking Demo hosted by the Diabetes Program has been rescheduled to June 12th starting at noon at the Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy grilled pizza and fun salads!
For more information call the clinic at (641) 484-4094 and ask for Megan or Ashley.
Meskwaki Family Services is hosting a movie night!
Neither Wolf Nor Dog will be played on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 pm in the MBCH Convention Center.
This event is open to all Meskwaki Community Members.
Popcorn and Drinks will be sponsored by the Meskwaki Health Clinic.
For questions, call Kayla at (641) 484-4444.
2019 will be our first growing season in the Kinship Garden, a communal space where community members can grow together. Those who participate will be able to share in the harvest.
If you are interested in being a part of the Kinship garden, join us at the groundbreaking and planting!
The garden is located on the hilltop south of the Health Clinic. Light refreshments will be served, then we will plant the garden. For questions, call Meskwaki Agriculture and Food Sovereignty (641) 484-3511.
A special event to educate families on financial empowerment. Healthy finances contribute to healthy families.
Tuesday, June 18th
5:00 pm Registration
5:30 pm Start Time
@ Tribal Center Field
Field events include water balloon toss, marshmallow relay, HORSE competition, and hot potato!
Breakfast burritos starts the event at the Tribal Center Snack Bar, financial education information will be provided.
The next Tribal Council Meeting has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. It will begin at 5:00 pm and take place 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.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Summer Solstice Festival has been postponed to a later date. New information coming soon!
Please join us for an evening full of activities and celebration at Red Earth Gardens for our Summer Solstice Festival on Friday, June 21st!
Events begin at 4:00 pm.
Fun Run/Walk and Youth Races at 5:30 pm. *If raining, the run/walk will be cancelled.
Traditional Meal will be served following the fun run/walk.
CDIB’s and Tribal IDs still available.
CDIBs and Tribal IDs still available.
Family Fun Night Committee Presents: Elders Night Out!
A night of fun and games for the whole family! Come play Bingo, Bags and Bone Dice.
Community members are encouraged to bring Elders so they can participate in the fun too! June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month – Engaging Elders in community activities is a great way to make an impact to prevent and address Elder Abuse.
Thursday, June 27th at the Tribal Center Gym
Dinner at 5:00 pm
Games from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Prizes for winners of rounds of Bingo. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Bags Tournament and Bone Dice!
If you are an Elder and in need of transportation, please call Nicole Lepley at (641) 484-4444 to request transportation to and from this event.
Stop in to the Tribal Center on Friday, June 28th to say “farewell” to BIA Chief Michael Longhat and Officer Michael Cizek. Both have been helping out at the MPD for the last month.
At the gathering, meet the new BIA officers, Lee Simcox and Branden Hassett, coming to help out as the MPD continues to recruit new team members. You’ll also have the chance to get to know new and current Meskwaki Police Department officers too. Join us!
Friday, June 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Tribal Center. Sandwiches will be served!
A Tribal Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2019. It will begin at 5:00 pm and take place 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.
We’re moving this to 5:30 to hopefully wait out the rain! Join us for a BBQ and Family Fun Games at the Meskwaki Health Clinic from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd! If it rains, we’re moving to the Tribal Center!
A raffle run/walk will take place at 5:30 pm – there are prizes to be won!
Please bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
For more information call the Health Clinic at 641-484-4094.
Join us for the Summer Solstice Milkweed Festival on Wednesday, July 10th from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Fun Walk/Run around Red Earth Gardens – Registration starts at 10:00 am, Walk/Run at 10:30 am.
Noon Meal – featuring milkweed and other foraged foods, corn, beans, squash, frybread, bison and walleye.
For the Kids: Door Prizes, bouncy houses, and participation/placement ribbons for the walk/run!
Door Prizes: Including 2 special drawings for those who bring complete dish-kits.
Participation t-shirts for youth and adults.
Red Earth Gardens is located at 1401 305th Street, Tama IA (Behind the Casino, South of the RV Park).
Event sponsored by Red Earth Gardens, Meskwaki Ag & Food Sovereignty Initiative, Meskwaki Diabetes Program, Meskwaki Youth Program.
Join us for a Job Skills Workshop on Thursday, July 11th! This training is from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm and will be held in the East Conference Room at the Tribal Center.
Some of the items on the agenda are:
- Application process
- Resume building
- Interviewing skills
- Job readiness
- Other fun activities
Lunch will be served.
Call Misty to sign up – Space is limited! (641) 484-9300
The Weiting Theatre Presents: Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: July 11th – 13th at 7:30 pm
Admission: Adults – $12, Students/Children – $8
Advanced tickets on sale at both State Bank of Toledo locations and the Lincoln Savings Bank.
Our Town is presented with permission from Samuel French
We’re closed today in celebration of Meskwaki Nation Day! Come out and celebrate with us on Saturday. Check out the Events Page for more info!
Meskwaki Nation Day is on Saturday, July 13, 2019. All events will be held at the Meskwaki Tribal Center:
- Fun Run/Walk
- 8:30 am – Registration (tshirts)
- 9:00 am – Start
- Refreshments provided after. Sponsored by Meskwaki Health Clinic and MADAC
- Flag Raising
- 10:00 am
- 4×4 Adult Volleyball Tournament
- 10:00 am – Registration with Quincy
- 11:00 am – Tribal Center Gym
- Bags Tournament
- 10:00 am – Registration with Joni
- 11:00 am – South Side of Tribal Center
- 3×3 Youth Basketball Tournament
- 8:30 am – Registration with Tashina
- 10:15 am – Outside Courts
- Lunch
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Supper
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sponsored by Meskwaki Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
- 5:00 pm – Presentation by MSS Geography Club: Europe Experience
- Bone Dice
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Moccasin Game
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Evening door prizes – must be present to win!
-Tribe will not be held responsible for any accidents or incidents.
Meskwaki Nation Day Powwow
July 13, 2019 at the Tribal Center Gym
6:00 pm – Grand Entry
Head Staff:
Head Man: Sean Keahna, Jr.
Head Woman: Delonda Pushetonequa
AD: David “Odie” OldBear
Specials:
- Tiny Tots – Sponsored by Meskwaki Family Services
- Jr Girls (7-12) Traditional, Fancy, Jingle – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Teen Girls (13-17) Traditional, Fancy, Jingle – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Jr Boys (7-12) Traditional, Fancy, Grass – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
- Teen Boys (13-17) Traditional, Fancy, Grass – Sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
Join us on Monday, July 15 for a Cooking Demo hosted by the Diabetes Program!
This Cooking Demo will be held at the Meskwaki Health Clinic (Lawn) and will have Grilling Kabobs – steak, chicken, veggies on the menu.
In case of rain or strong wings, the demo will be moved inside to the clinic kitchen.
At a Special Meeting on June 6, 2019, the Sac and Fox Tribal Council voted to establish the Meskwaki Settlement School Board. The board will initially be established through an election process on July 16, selecting from those individuals who have submitted a letter of interest and who meet the requirements.
School Board Member Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be either an enrolled Meskwaki Tribal Member OR a non-enrolled Meskwaki Descendant
- Must have an immediate family member who currently attends Meskwaki Settlement School. (Immediate family members include: children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews)
The board will consist of 6 members with staggered terms. 3 members will initially serve a 2-year term and 3 members will initially serve a 4-year term.
In lieu of nominations, please submit your letter of interest if you are interested in serving on the MSS Board.
Eligible voters include: Meskwaki Tribal Members aged 21 and over, and parents/guardians of students currently attending Meskwaki Settlement School.
Once elected, the School Board will work with the Tribal Council to develop School Board Policies.
A School Board Election will be held on July 16, 2019, selecting from those who have submitted a letter of interest. Letters of interest are due by July 5, 2019 at 4:30 P.M.
Please submit your letter of interest by July 5 to:
Sac and Fox Tribal Council Re: School Board
349 Meskwaki Road
Tama, IA 52339
You may mail it in or drop it off at the Tribal Center front desk.
The next scheduled Tribal Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm and be held in the Tribal Chambers.
Enrolled Tribal Members are welcome and encourage to attend.
*Meetings are held on a bi-weekly basis.
**Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairman.
Meskwaki Youth ages 10-18 we want to hear your views and opinions.
Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Meskwaki Tribal Gym to discuss the Meskwaki Nation Recreation Center.
Discussion will be from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Pizza and drinks will also be served.
Join MNR staff on Thursday, July 25th at 7:45 pm to experience the not-so-scary bats up close and personal!
Dr. Russ Benedict will be visiting the Settlement to mist-net bats and to give a presentation on them.
Meet in the High School parking lot (west side) at 7:45 pm. There will be a short presentation followed by the netting of bats.
Things to bring: Headlamp or flashlight, bug spray, sturdy shoes.
Call MNR if you have any questions: 641-484-3511
Join Meskwaki Juvenile Probation in welcoming Meskwaki actor, Larry Yazzie, as he speaks on issues that today’s youth deal with and how he overcame those issues to get where he is today.
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:00 – 3:00 pm
MSS High School Commons
For more information, contact Quincy at (641) 484-9269.