Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

Oklahoma is home to nearly forty American Indian tribes and includes the largest Native population of any state. As a result, many Americans think of the state as “Indian Country.” In 2009, Blue Clark, an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, produced an invaluable reference for information on the state’s Native peoples. Now, building on the success of the first edition, this revised guide offers an up-to-date survey of the diverse nations that make up Oklahoma’s Indian Country.

Since publication of the first edition more than a decade ago, much has changed across Indian Country—and more is known about its history and culture. Drawing from both scholarly literature and Native oral sources, Clark incorporates the most recent archaeological and anthropological research to provide insights into each individual tribe dating back to prehistoric times.

Today, the thirty-nine federally recognized tribes of Oklahoma continue to make advances in the areas of tribal governance, commerce, and all forms of arts and literature. This new edition encompasses the expansive range of tribal actions and interests in the state, including the rise of Native nation casino operations and nongaming industries, and the establishment of new museums and cultural attractions.

In keeping with the user-friendly format of the original edition, this book provides readers with the unique story of each tribe, presented in alphabetical order, from the Alabama-Quassartes to the Yuchis. Each entry contains a complete statistical and narrative summary of the tribe, covering everything from origin tales to contemporary ceremonies and tribal businesses. The entries also include tribal websites, suggested readings, and photographs depicting visitor sites, events, and prominent tribal personages.
 
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Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

Oklahoma is home to nearly forty American Indian tribes and includes the largest Native population of any state. As a result, many Americans think of the state as “Indian Country.” In 2009, Blue Clark, an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, produced an invaluable reference for information on the state’s Native peoples. Now, building on the success of the first edition, this revised guide offers an up-to-date survey of the diverse nations that make up Oklahoma’s Indian Country.

Since publication of the first edition more than a decade ago, much has changed across Indian Country—and more is known about its history and culture. Drawing from both scholarly literature and Native oral sources, Clark incorporates the most recent archaeological and anthropological research to provide insights into each individual tribe dating back to prehistoric times.

Today, the thirty-nine federally recognized tribes of Oklahoma continue to make advances in the areas of tribal governance, commerce, and all forms of arts and literature. This new edition encompasses the expansive range of tribal actions and interests in the state, including the rise of Native nation casino operations and nongaming industries, and the establishment of new museums and cultural attractions.

In keeping with the user-friendly format of the original edition, this book provides readers with the unique story of each tribe, presented in alphabetical order, from the Alabama-Quassartes to the Yuchis. Each entry contains a complete statistical and narrative summary of the tribe, covering everything from origin tales to contemporary ceremonies and tribal businesses. The entries also include tribal websites, suggested readings, and photographs depicting visitor sites, events, and prominent tribal personages.
 
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Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

by Carter Blue Clark
Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide, Second Edition

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Oklahoma is home to nearly forty American Indian tribes and includes the largest Native population of any state. As a result, many Americans think of the state as “Indian Country.” In 2009, Blue Clark, an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, produced an invaluable reference for information on the state’s Native peoples. Now, building on the success of the first edition, this revised guide offers an up-to-date survey of the diverse nations that make up Oklahoma’s Indian Country.

Since publication of the first edition more than a decade ago, much has changed across Indian Country—and more is known about its history and culture. Drawing from both scholarly literature and Native oral sources, Clark incorporates the most recent archaeological and anthropological research to provide insights into each individual tribe dating back to prehistoric times.

Today, the thirty-nine federally recognized tribes of Oklahoma continue to make advances in the areas of tribal governance, commerce, and all forms of arts and literature. This new edition encompasses the expansive range of tribal actions and interests in the state, including the rise of Native nation casino operations and nongaming industries, and the establishment of new museums and cultural attractions.

In keeping with the user-friendly format of the original edition, this book provides readers with the unique story of each tribe, presented in alphabetical order, from the Alabama-Quassartes to the Yuchis. Each entry contains a complete statistical and narrative summary of the tribe, covering everything from origin tales to contemporary ceremonies and tribal businesses. The entries also include tribal websites, suggested readings, and photographs depicting visitor sites, events, and prominent tribal personages.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780806167619
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Publication date: 09/03/2020
Series: The Civilization of the American Indian Series , #261
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 464
File size: 21 MB
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About the Author

Blue Clark holds the David Pendleton Chair in American Indian Studies and is Professor of Law at Oklahoma City University. An enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and an active supporter of American Indian cultural institutions, he is the author of Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock: Treaty Rights and Indian Law at the End of the Nineteenth Century.

Table of Contents

Illustrations ix

Preface xi

Introduction 3

Alabama-Quassarte 23

Apache (Plains Apache) 27

Arapaho 33

Caddo 43

Cayuga 55

Cherokee 61

Cheyenne 79

Chickasaw 93

Choctaw 107

Comanche 121

Delaware Nation (Western Delaware) 133

Delaware Tribe of Indians (Eastern Delaware) 139

Fort Sill Apache 151

Iowa 159

Kansa/Kaw 165

Kialegee 173

Kickapoo 177

Kiowa 183

Miami 193

Modoc 203

Muscogee (Creek) 209

Natchez 223

Nez Perce 229

Osage 233

Otoe-Missouria 247

Ottawa 255

Pawnee 263

Peoria 271

Ponca 279

Citizen Potawatomi 289

Quapaw 301

Sac and Fox 313

Seminole 323

Seneca-Cayuga 337

Absentee Shawnee 345

Eastern Shawnee 355

Shawnee Tribe (Loyal Shawnee) 359

Thlopthlocco 363

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians 367

Wichita 371

Wyandotte 383

Yuchi/Euchee 391

Index 399

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