
2019 Holiday Expo and Vendor Application Information
Save the Date for the 2019 Meskwaki Holiday Expo Event!
Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 1st to be held in the Meskwaki Veteran’s Convention Center at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel. Open Daily! Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
What to expect at the Meskwaki Holiday Expo:
– Handmade Meskwaki and Native Crafts
– Baked Goods
– Homemade Foods & Products
– & So much MORE!
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
If you’re interested in being a Vendor at this year’s Holiday Expo, please complete the form below and return to:
Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum
349 Meskwaki Rd, Tama, IA 52339
ATTN: Mary Young Bear
If you’d like to be a Vendor, complete the form below!

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.

SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, Dec. 5th!
Join the Meskwaki Family Services as they host a Community Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Tribal Center Gym!
There will be cookie decorating, a bounce house, hot chocolate bar and make and take ornament station. There will also be goodie bags for children (while supplies last).
Dinner will be served – Menu TBA!
Join the Meskwaki Juvenile Probation Department as they host the SANTA Dash on Saturday, December 7th at the Meskwaki Tribal Center. Registration begins at 9:00 am, Santa Dash starts at 9:30 am. Come run with our Youth!
Wear and run in your favorite Santa or Holiday gear! There will be t-shirt while supplies last.
Sponsored by Meskwaki Juvenile Probation Department. For questions call Quincy or Misty at (641) 484-9300.

Annual FREE Rabies and Mange Clinic on Dec. 7th
Join MNR for the Annual FREE Rabies and Mange Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 pm at the MSS Maintenance Building (1610 305th St, Tama, IA).
This Free event is for Meskwaki Community Members with dogs and cats. Have your dogs and cats receive a free veterinary physical exam, get your dog(s) and cat(s) vaccinated against rabies!

Santa Dash has been rescheduled to take place this Saturday, December 14th at the Justice Center. Registration at 9:00 am and the Santa Dash starts at 9:30 am.
Wear your favorite Santa and/or Holiday Gear and come run with our youth!
T-shirts while supplies last.
Sponsored by Meskwaki Juvenile Probation Department, for questions call Quincy or Misty at (641) 484-9300.

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.

Save the Date:
Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution – Wednesday, Dec. 18th!
Meskwaki Natural Resources will have Ground, Stew and Roasts available to Tribal Members on Wednesday, Dec. 18th from 9:00-10:00 AM and from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Tribal Center Entrance.
Holiday Meat Distribution, 5lbs for Enrolled Members. *Receive one extra pound of ground meat if you bring a reusable bag!
Specialty parts available at the South Farm Office: kidney, liver, heart and tongue. Sign up for hides and skulls too!

Join us for dinner and an educational session on diabetes and oral health on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 starting at 5:00 pm in the MBCH Convention Center.
Presenter: Dr. Sukirth Ganesan, Assistant Professor of Periodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Menu: Roast Beef with Au Jus, Broasted Chicken, Wild Rice Pilaf, Whole Grain Roll, Cookie served with Coffee or Water.
For questions, call Meskwaki Health Clinic at (641) 484-4094.

Save the Date:
Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution – Wednesday, Dec. 18th!
Meskwaki Natural Resources will have Ground, Stew and Roasts available to Tribal Members on Wednesday, Dec. 18th from 9:00-10:00 AM and from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Tribal Center Entrance.
Holiday Meat Distribution, 5lbs for Enrolled Members. *Receive one extra pound of ground meat if you bring a reusable bag!
Specialty parts available at the South Farm Office: kidney, liver, heart and tongue. Sign up for hides and skulls too!
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Holiday Expo
10:00 am
Holiday Expo
@ MBCH Convention Center
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
@ Meskwaki Seniors Center
Dec 2 – Dec 6 all-day
![]() Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways (excluding weekends)
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Finances of Caregiving Class
10:00 am
Lunch & Learns with ISU Extension and Outreach
12:00 pm
Lunch & Learns with ISU Extension and Outreach
@ Meskwaki Health Clinic
Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
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Bingo
1:00 pm
MSS Winter Concert
6:00 pm
MSS Winter Concert
@ Meskwaki High School Gym
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
![]() Meskwaki Settlement School Annual Winter Concert, Wednesday, December 4th starting at 6:00 pm at the Meskwaki High School Gym.
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Seniors Minnesota/Mystic Lake Casino Trip
Meskwaki Family Services Community Holiday Party
5:00 pm
Meskwaki Family Services Community Holiday Party
@ Tribal Center Gym
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Santa Dash
9:00 am
Santa Dash
@ Meskwaki Tribal Center
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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Annual Rabies and Mange Clinic
10:00 am
Annual Rabies and Mange Clinic
@ MSS Maintenance Building
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
@ Meskwaki Seniors Center
Dec 9 – Dec 13 all-day
![]() Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways (excluding weekends)
Christmas Decorating
1:00 pm
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Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
@ Meskwaki Seniors Center
Dec 12 – Dec 16 all-day
![]() Meskwaki Seniors 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways (excluding weekends)
Guest Speaker: Carol Guestchow, Big River Trading
12:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Carol Guestchow, Big River Trading
@ Meskwaki Seniors Center
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Housing Committee Meeting
5:00 pm
Housing Committee Meeting
@ Housing Department Office
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Housing Committee Meeting that was previously canceled has now been rescheduled for Thursday, December 12th at 5:00 pm in the Housing Department Office.
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Seniors Christmas Gift Exchange Deadline
8:00 am
Tribal Ops Closed
10:00 am
Tribal Ops Closed
@ Meskwaki Tribal Center
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
![]() Attention: Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed Friday, Dec. 13th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm for the Employee Christmas party.
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Santa Dash
9:00 pm
Santa Dash
@ Justice Center
Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Finances of Caregiving Class
10:00 am
Lunch & Learns with ISU Extension and Outreach
12:00 pm
Lunch & Learns with ISU Extension and Outreach
@ Meskwaki Health Clinic
Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
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CANCELED: Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution
9:00 am
CANCELED: Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution
@ Tribal Center Entrance
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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CANCELED: Diabetes & Oral Health Meeting
5:00 pm
CANCELED: Diabetes & Oral Health Meeting
@ MBCH Convention Center
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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CANCELED: Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution
5:00 pm
CANCELED: Holiday Buffalo Meat Distribution
@ Tribal Center Entrance
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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CANCELED: Tribal Council Meeting
5:00 pm
CANCELED: Tribal Council Meeting
@ Tribal Chambers
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Finances of Caregiving Class
10:00 am
Blood Pressure/Sugar Check
11:00 am
CANCELED: Birthday Meal
12:00 pm
POSTPONED: Hunter’s Feast
5:00 pm
POSTPONED: Hunter’s Feast
@ Tribal Center Gym
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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CANCELED: Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus
8:00 am
CANCELED: Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus
@ Tribal Center Gym
Dec 21 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
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MHEP College Panel Livestream
10:00 am
MHEP College Panel Livestream
@ Meskwaki Higher Education Program
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
![]() 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.
Christmas Bingo
1:00 pm
Senior’s Christmas Party & Gift Exchange
1:00 pm
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MSS Winter Break – CLOSED
Nicole’s Farewell Party
12:00 pm
Nicole’s Farewell Party
@ Health Clinic Conference Room
Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Tribal Operations – Closing at 12pm
12:00 pm
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Coat & Boot Giveaway
10:00 am
Coat & Boot Giveaway
@ Tribal Center Snack Bar
Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
![]() 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. … Continue reading Coat & Boot Giveaway
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Medicare Reimbursement Check Distribution
11:00 am
Senior’s New Year’s Eve Party
1:00 pm
New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow
6:00 pm
New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow
@ MSS High School Gym
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
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