Special General Council Meeting
Wena Supernaw, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair, is calling three (3) Special General Council meetings to occur consecutively...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
Quapaw has first ever Quapaw Back to School Block Party
The Quapaw Marshall service, in partnership with several local groups, led a successful Quapaw Block Party this past Saturday. It was...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Quapaw Nation sees slight resurgence at the polls, passes 16 new amendments
Through the last several elections, one thing has been consistent in Quapaw Nation; the number of registered voters. However, that has...
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Unofficial Quapaw Nation Election Results July 22nd, 2023
Unofficial Quapaw Nation Business Committee Vice Chairperson and Member election results of July 22nd, 2023.
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Wena Supernaw Elected as Quapaw Nation Chairman: Official Statement
Official statement from Wena Supernaw: I am honored and humbled the Quapaw People have selected me to serve as their Business Committee...
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Quapaw Nation's Fight Against Domestic Violence
In the United States, domestic violence is a pervasive issue, with tribal nations experiencing even higher rates. Native women, in...
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Native Youth Spring Powwow
Through numerous federal grants and collaboration between the SAMHSA, CCDFand FVP, the Quapaw Nation was able to host the Native Youth...
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Winning at Your Fingertips
One year ago, offsite sportsbook wagering was legalized for Arkansas’ three licensed casinos. Since then, Southland, Oaklawn and Saracen...
Feb 28, 20236 min read
Chairman of Quapaw Nation, Joseph Byrd, files for office with Cherokee Nation leaving many questions
Interview conducted by Josemiguel Gomez with the assistance of Austin Headlee A few weeks ago, it was announced that Chairman Joseph Byrd...
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Native American Lynn Trujillo Named Top Policy Adviser to DOI
The US Department of the Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland, has appointed Lynn Trujillo, a Native American attorney and former head of New...
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Special Election #1
A Special Election will be held on Saturday 15th, 2023 from 9 am - 5 pm at the Community Building Location: 5681 S 630 Rd, Quapaw, OK...
Jan 21, 20231 min read
Legal Opinion on DDA Membership
Removing a board member can be a complex process with legal considerations that must be considered. It is essential for organizations to...
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Native American Hair Trends
Throughout history Native American people have worn their hair in various ways from tribe to tribe, often meaning different things for...
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Quapaw Historic Preservation program attends the 78th Southeastern Archaeological Conference.
The Quapaw Historic Preservation Program (QHPP) was able to attend the 78th annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC), this...
Jan 19, 20234 min read
Quapaw Nation Represented At the White House TRIBAL NATIONS SUMMIT 2022 OP-ED
Last month, I had the honor of traveling with a delegation of Chiefs to Washington D.C. to represent the Quapaw Nation at the White House...
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Fun, food, friends and family at the annual Elder’s Christmas Dinner
The Quapaw Nation once again celebrated the annual Elder’s Christmas Dinner Saturday night at the Downstream Pavilion. Elders traveled...
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Quapaw Nation to host children's Christmas party at the historic Coleman Theatre
The date has been set for the children's Christmas party, confirmed to take place Dec. 16, at the history Coleman Theatre. There is no...
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Tyson Food Giveaway
Tyson Foods and the Quapaw Nation partnered together on Monday, Nov. 28 to distribute 40,000 pounds of chicken to Quapaw Tribal members....
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Indian Country bracing as Supreme Court weighs difficult decision in Haaland V. Brackeen
The Supreme Court scheduled a case hearing on Wednesday that could strike another blow to the sovereignty of American Indian tribes. The...
Nov 8, 20228 min read
The Summer Internship at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska
This Summer I was fortunate enough to be offered a position with the National Park Service as an Intern with the Archaeology Crew at...
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