In compliance with ftc guidelines, please assume the following about all links on this website that are outbound links. Welcome to the ottawa tribe of oklahomas public sex offender website. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federallyrecognized native american tribes of odawa people in the united states. 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. Information about the odawa or ottawa indian tribe for students and teachers. Constitution and bylaws of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma. Find out more about oklahoma history with this arcadia publishing book series. Established 23 february 1867 agency bia principal tribes ottawa tribe of oklahoma, ottawa of.
Native americans before europeans arrived in oklahoma, native american tribes lived throughout the land. 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. Historic information supplied by the oklahoma historical society. By the early 1800s, there were two large travel routes in the area. In general, the dawes rolls list individuals who lived with their tribe in indian territory, who chose to apply, and were approved by the dawes commission. Use the dawes rolls to trace your ancestry to one of the five tribes.
Oklahoma historical landmarks, photos, places, and people in a best seller collection. Exploring oklahoma history with a list of historic places in ottawa county, oklahoma. Wyandotte nation preserving the future of our past. The eastern shawnee tribe of oklahoma are one of oklahomas three federally recognized shawnee tribes of american indians. Language, culture, history and genealogy of the odawa or ottawa indians. 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. This is a list of federally recognized native american tribes in the u. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma the ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federally recognized native american tribes of odawa people in the united. The tribe publishes the adawe news for its tribal members.
Indigenous peoples of oklahoma genealogy familysearch wiki. The ottawa had given 20,000 acres of land to create and fund a school for the education of indians and nonindians alike. Lands near granted indians of 20 tribes including seneca. You may browse through hundreds of thousands of newspaper pages dating from the 1840s to the 1920s. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma state department of education. In oklahoma, they entered into a contract with the shawnee tribe to purchase approximately 14,863 acres and formed a reservation. Book online pdf book of history of this group of odawa indians. United states american indians oklahoma indigenous peoples of oklahoma ottawa indian reservation oklahoma. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma s annual powwow is held every labor day weekend. 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. 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. Historically, the ottawa were enemies with the iroquois nation, and with the.
The product of two of oklahomas foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, oklahoma. Ottawa county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and. From the tectonic formation of oklahomas varied landscape to the. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. 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. But when an ottawa chief called for revolt, every tribe listened and most joined, because the ottawa would be leading it. Eichner, signed a new agreement with chief john ballard of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma through which the historical connection between the.
In 1867, the ottawa tribe sold their remaining land in kansas, and they moved to indian territory in oklahoma. Constitution and bylaws of the ottawa tribe of oklahoma, ratified november 30, 1938 ottawa tribe of oklahoma united states. By this time more of the ottawa had died and only about 200 were left. 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. Linkpendiums goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. 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. Ottawa county was named for the ottawa tribe of oklahoma. List of native american tribes in oklahoma wikipedia. It has been the home of members of a greater number of indian tribes than any other county in. A history is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the sooner state to the threshold of its centennial. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma oklahoma social studies standards, osde. Tribal documents webliography native american tribal resources and newspapers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This name was appropriate because of the extensive trading with other tribes and their. Interesting book on the importance of traditional ottawa spirituality to the people today. The caddo and the wichita lived in the southern part of the state and had similar customs and history. In 1867, the ottawa sold their land in kansas and moved into indian territory in oklahoma. The name ottawa in the algonquian language means to trade or to buy and sell. Ottawa county, oklahoma genealogy trails, native american. Oklahomas indian nations as of august 2002 information source for tribes and locations. There are four federally recognized tribes of ottawa. In 1956 the united states government decided that the ottawa tribe served no purpose and terminated them. Located in oklahoma s northeastern corner, ottawa county contains 484. The tribe has over 3,800 enrolled members, and its 50mile service radius covers 18 counties in. Native american facts for kids was written for young people learning about the ottawas for school or homeschooling reports. Its ancestors had migrated into michigan and ohio in the 18th century. Other ottawas were deported to oklahoma by the us government, and some.
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. When the tribe moved to oklahoma in 1867 more of the ottawa had died and only about 200 were left. 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. Named after the ottawa tribe, ottawa county is located in northeastern oklahoma. Ottawa tribe of oklahoma oklahoma state department of.
The oklahoma land run by una belle townsend, oklahoma. The ottawa indian reservation is located in oklahoma. The land that today makes up oklahoma was added to the united states as part of the louisiana purchase of 1803. 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. Ottawa county county clerk public land records for oklahoma.
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. Ottawa the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. The five tribes include cherokee, chickasaw, choctaw, muscogee creek, and seminole tribes. The oklahoma historical society also has identified the american indian nations within the boundaries of their state. The ottawa tribe of oklahoma is one of four federally recognized native american tribes of ottawa indians. 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. If you want to know more about ottawa culture and history, one good source for kids. Oklahoma has the third largest numbers of tribes, behind alaska and california. The atlantic and pacific railroad was the first railroad in the county, built in 1871. Peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma miami, oklahoma.
These tribes included the ute, comanche, osage, quapaw, wichita, and the caddo. The name ottawa is from the indian word adawe meaning to trade. 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. This, more than anything, says who and what the ottawa once were. This guide is arranged geographically by state and thereunder contains a listing of tribes and bands living within that states borders. In october of 2008, newly installed university president, kevin c.
Located in oklahomas northeastern corner, ottawa county contains 484. 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. 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. 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. The other three tribes, the grand traverse band of ottawa and chippewa indians, little river band of ottawa indians and the little traverse bay bands of odawa indians, are located in michigan. The gateway is an online repository of oklahoma history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oklahoma. Ottawa language and the ottawa indian tribe odawa, odaawa. Ottawa county is a county located in the northeastern corner of the u.
Ottawa county genealogy resources oklahomas official. There are 15,000 ottawas in michigan, ontario, and oklahoma today. The ottawa were noted traders among their neighbors. Compilation of ottawa indian dictionaries and traditional texts from the 1800s through the present day. Popular oklahoma history books goodreads share book. The tribe operates a community health program and the healthy living center in miami, as well as a department of environmental protection. The ottawa, also known as the odawa, are algonquianspeaking tribe who lived on. Our tribal history pages represent a crossindex of specific pages on our site relevant to a tribe. By the 1890s, zinc and lead mining had begun in ottawa county. Recommended books on ottawa mythology odawa language and legends. This site provides information about sex offenders registered with the ottawa tribe of oklahoma sex offender management department as required by tribal and federal law. The peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma is hiring four positions for general labor. Despite many challenges, ottawa s christian heritage and relationship with the ottawa indians remain alive and powerful today.