The next Tribal Council meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 and will begin at 5:00 pm in the Tribal Chambers.
Enrolled Tribal Members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairman.
The Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative presents the Hunters Feast on Thursday, December 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Meskwaki Tribal Center. Meal will be served at 5:00 pm.
This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Community Meal celebrating seasonal foods and the hunters whose skills provide wild game. Our seasonal meal will feature a variety of wild game dishes, including some local favorites.
Also, Archery for all ages will begin at 4:00 pm! Archery is sponsored by Meskwaki Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Branch.
To help us reduce our reliance on single use paper and plastic, we ask attendees to bring their own reusable plates and utensils.
Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus on Saturday, December 21st from 8:00 am-11:00 am at the Tribal Center Gym!
Breakfast Menu: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh fruit served with coffee or juice.
Children’s entertainment provided by Living Characters!
Click here to watch the livestream: https://livestream.com/meskwakination/collegepanel
Join us for a LIVE panel discussion about the college experience with MSS Warrior alumni who are currently attending college.
Please join us on Tuesday, December 24th to wish Nicole Peterson (Meskwaki Health Clinic) Farewell as she begins a new chapter!
Tuesday, December 24th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Conference Room at the Health Clinic. Cake and ice cream will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Join us on Friday, December 27th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Tribal Center Snack Bar for a Coat and Boot Giveaway! This event is open to the community for children in need.
The coats and boots available were donated by Tribal Operations Staff during their Employee Holiday Party held on December 13th.
Available Boys Boots Sizes: 13 (2), 12 (2), 10 (2), 9 (1)
Available Girls Boots Sizes: 2 (2), 4 (3), 6 (1), 7 (1), 9 (1), 10 (1), 11 (5)
Available Boys Coats Sizes: 3T (1), 4T (2), 5T (5), Youth Small (1), S 6/7 (1), S 8 (1), M (1), M 10/12 (1), XL 14/16 (1)
Available Girls Coats Sizes: 3T (1), 4T (1), 5T (3), XS 4/5 (2), S 7/8 (1), M 7/8 (1), 8/10 (1), M 10/12 (1), LG 10/12 (1), Women’s M (1)
2020 Meskwaki Nation New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow
December 31st, 6:00 pm Grand Entry At Meskwaki Settlement High School Gym
T-shirts while supplies last!
Head Staff:
MC – Matt Bear
MC – Bessie Scott
AD – Odie Old Bear
AD – Taurice Grant
Head Man – Drayton Roberts
Head Woman – Lauren Keahna
Contests & Specials:
Tiny Tots sponsored by Meskwaki Family Services
Junior & Teens sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
Juniors: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, 4th: $20
Teens: 1st: $100, 2nd: $90, 3rd: $80, 4th $70
Adults (ages 18-54)
Golden Age (ages 55+)
Head Man Special (ages 16+) Men’s Woodland Style 1st: $400 & Gift Bag, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200
DOOR PRIZES (must be present to win) Adult Grand Door Prize – Set of 4 tires, Youth Grand Door Prize – Trampoline & Gift Card
Midnight Snack – Sandwiches, chips and cookies
Drug and alcohol free event
Sponsored by the Meskwaki Health Clinic
Tribal Operations including the Meskwaki Health Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of the New Year Holiday.
Normal business hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd.
Join us for the Hunters Feast on Thursday, January 2nd from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Meskwaki Settlement School. This event is free and open to everyone!
Archery for ALL AGES begins at 4:00 pm in the Elementary Gym. – Sponsored by Meskwaki Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Branch.
Meal will be served at 5:00 pm in the Commons.
Join us for our 2nd annual community meal celebrating seasonal foods and the hunters whose skills provide wild game. Our seasonal meal will feature a variety of wild game dishes, including some local favorites.
To help us reduce our reliance on single use paper and plastic, we ask attendees to bring their own reusable plates and utensils.
Hosted by Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative.
Meskwaki Natural Resources will be having a Buffalo Meat Distribution on Tuesday, January 7th at the Tribal Center Entrance from 9:00 – 10:00 am and again later from 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
During this Holiday Meat Distribution Enrolled Members will receive 5lbs of buffalo meat! Also, you can receive one extra pound of ground meat if you bring a reusable bag! There will be ground, stew and roasts available.
Specialty parts available at South Farm include: kidney, liver, heart tongue and you can sign up for hides and skulls too!
Join the Meskwaki Diabetes Program along with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program for Free Well-being Lunch and Learns on Tuesdays in December and January from 12:00 – 12:45 pm at the Meskwaki Health Clinic. A FREE lunch will be provided at each Lunch and Learn!
Dates:
December 3, 2019 – Time for Me: Understanding Well-being
December 10, 2019 – Building Strong Relationships
December 17, 2019 – Managing Your Money
January 7, 2020 – Enjoying Good Health and Energy
To sign up, please call (641) 484-4094 and ask to speak with Megan, Ashley or Linda.
The next Tribal Council meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 and will begin at 5:00 pm in the Tribal Chambers.
Enrolled Tribal Members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairman.
The Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative presents the Hunters Feast on Thursday, December 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Meskwaki Tribal Center. Meal will be served at 5:00 pm.
This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Community Meal celebrating seasonal foods and the hunters whose skills provide wild game. Our seasonal meal will feature a variety of wild game dishes, including some local favorites.
Also, Archery for all ages will begin at 4:00 pm! Archery is sponsored by Meskwaki Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Branch.
To help us reduce our reliance on single use paper and plastic, we ask attendees to bring their own reusable plates and utensils.
Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus on Saturday, December 21st from 8:00 am-11:00 am at the Tribal Center Gym!
Breakfast Menu: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh fruit served with coffee or juice.
Children’s entertainment provided by Living Characters!
Click here to watch the livestream: https://livestream.com/meskwakination/collegepanel
Join us for a LIVE panel discussion about the college experience with MSS Warrior alumni who are currently attending college.
Please join us on Tuesday, December 24th to wish Nicole Peterson (Meskwaki Health Clinic) Farewell as she begins a new chapter!
Tuesday, December 24th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Conference Room at the Health Clinic. Cake and ice cream will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Join us on Friday, December 27th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Tribal Center Snack Bar for a Coat and Boot Giveaway! This event is open to the community for children in need.
The coats and boots available were donated by Tribal Operations Staff during their Employee Holiday Party held on December 13th.
Available Boys Boots Sizes: 13 (2), 12 (2), 10 (2), 9 (1)
Available Girls Boots Sizes: 2 (2), 4 (3), 6 (1), 7 (1), 9 (1), 10 (1), 11 (5)
Available Boys Coats Sizes: 3T (1), 4T (2), 5T (5), Youth Small (1), S 6/7 (1), S 8 (1), M (1), M 10/12 (1), XL 14/16 (1)
Available Girls Coats Sizes: 3T (1), 4T (1), 5T (3), XS 4/5 (2), S 7/8 (1), M 7/8 (1), 8/10 (1), M 10/12 (1), LG 10/12 (1), Women’s M (1)
2020 Meskwaki Nation New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow
December 31st, 6:00 pm Grand Entry At Meskwaki Settlement High School Gym
T-shirts while supplies last!
Head Staff:
MC – Matt Bear
MC – Bessie Scott
AD – Odie Old Bear
AD – Taurice Grant
Head Man – Drayton Roberts
Head Woman – Lauren Keahna
Contests & Specials:
Tiny Tots sponsored by Meskwaki Family Services
Junior & Teens sponsored by Meskwaki Youth Program
Juniors: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, 4th: $20
Teens: 1st: $100, 2nd: $90, 3rd: $80, 4th $70
Adults (ages 18-54)
Golden Age (ages 55+)
Head Man Special (ages 16+) Men’s Woodland Style 1st: $400 & Gift Bag, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200
DOOR PRIZES (must be present to win) Adult Grand Door Prize – Set of 4 tires, Youth Grand Door Prize – Trampoline & Gift Card
Midnight Snack – Sandwiches, chips and cookies
Drug and alcohol free event
Sponsored by the Meskwaki Health Clinic
Tribal Operations including the Meskwaki Health Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of the New Year Holiday.
Normal business hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd.
Join us for the Hunters Feast on Thursday, January 2nd from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Meskwaki Settlement School. This event is free and open to everyone!
Archery for ALL AGES begins at 4:00 pm in the Elementary Gym. – Sponsored by Meskwaki Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Branch.
Meal will be served at 5:00 pm in the Commons.
Join us for our 2nd annual community meal celebrating seasonal foods and the hunters whose skills provide wild game. Our seasonal meal will feature a variety of wild game dishes, including some local favorites.
To help us reduce our reliance on single use paper and plastic, we ask attendees to bring their own reusable plates and utensils.
Hosted by Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative.
Meskwaki Natural Resources will be having a Buffalo Meat Distribution on Tuesday, January 7th at the Tribal Center Entrance from 9:00 – 10:00 am and again later from 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
During this Holiday Meat Distribution Enrolled Members will receive 5lbs of buffalo meat! Also, you can receive one extra pound of ground meat if you bring a reusable bag! There will be ground, stew and roasts available.
Specialty parts available at South Farm include: kidney, liver, heart tongue and you can sign up for hides and skulls too!
Join the Meskwaki Diabetes Program along with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program for Free Well-being Lunch and Learns on Tuesdays in December and January from 12:00 – 12:45 pm at the Meskwaki Health Clinic. A FREE lunch will be provided at each Lunch and Learn!
Dates:
December 3, 2019 – Time for Me: Understanding Well-being
December 10, 2019 – Building Strong Relationships
December 17, 2019 – Managing Your Money
January 7, 2020 – Enjoying Good Health and Energy
To sign up, please call (641) 484-4094 and ask to speak with Megan, Ashley or Linda.