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Jan 22 min read
State-Tribal Compact Approved: Quapaw Nation to Provide Law Enforcement for Commerce, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State-Tribal Relations Committee approves a landmark compact with the Quapaw Nation to provide law enforcement for Commerce, Ok
Dec 9, 20245 min read
OKLAHOMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS FURROWS BROW AT TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals rules on Tribal sovereignty in the Tulsa v. O’Brien case.
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Quapaw Nation Constitution Committee - November Meeting Series
Quapaw Tribal Members are invited to join the Constitution Committee in writing the Ogahpah Constitution, meeting in person or remotely from
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Empowering Indigenous Communities Through Data Sovereignty
In the age of information, data tells the stories of our times, histories, and futures. The struggle for Indigenous data sovereignty—a...
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Navigating the Tightrope: Native American Voting Rights in Arizona's Changing Landscape
In the ever-evolving political arena of Arizona, the story of Native American voting rights unfolds with new challenges and legislation...
Mar 18, 20242 min read
OCU Law & Tribal Leaders Collaborate for Sovereignty Symposium's 36th Year
OCU Law & tribal leaders prep for the 36th Sovereignty Symposium, aiming to boost tribal rights & cooperation.
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Quapaw Nation Town Hall - ZOOM LINK
Quapaw Nation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 🔴 Due to rising COVID cases in our community, all September 16th, 2023, Town...
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Town Hall Meeting - Bear v. U.S. Settlement
Stay after the September 16 Business Committee meeting to tune into the town hall meeting. Important background information about the...
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Special General Council Meeting
Wena Supernaw, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair, is calling three (3) Special General Council meetings to occur consecutively...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Oklahoma Senate votes to overturn Stitt’s veto
The Oklahoma Senate held a special session on July 24 to address Governor Stitt’s veto of House Bill 1005, which would extend the tribal...
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...
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 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...
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, 20227 min read
October Business Committee Meeting
The business committee meeting scheduled for October 15, started with the swearing in of newly elected BC Member, Larry Mercer. A special...
Nov 8, 20226 min read
Special General Council Recap & Constitution Committee Update
On Oct. 22, 2022, the General Council of Quapaw Nation met to decide on approved language for possible amendment changes to the Governing...
Oct 27, 20213 min read
Quapaw Leaders To Hold News Conference Addressing Historic Affirmation Of 188-Year-Old Reservation,
press conference between tribal leaders and a representative from the U.S. Attorney’s Office to begins at 10 am 10-28-2021
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