Box 1527 Miami, Oklahoma 74355 chiefharper@peoriatribe.com 918.540.2535 ext. The service will be at the Peoria Tribal Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. It has been an exciting year of change, and I believe hosting the meeting in a new venue will embrace the progress.I look forward to seeing everyone at the Peoria Showplace in Buffalo Run Casino on March 2, 2019.
However, the large volume of people who showed up, displayed how obvious the need for backpack and school supplies was and the Peoria CCDF Program did a second order of backpacks and supplies.
Please, make plans early to stay at the Buffalo Run Hotel and tour the casino. The service will be at the Peoria Tribal Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m.Trusting the Spring season finds my Peoria family doing well.
Let this be a time to gather, reflect, share and begin to rebuild.As I look back to the growth of our Tribe, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the past leaders. A second distribution brought the number to 900 backpacks. ... Another event to discuss is the upcoming Peoria Tribe’s Annual General Council Meeting. "During my tenure, the tribe has achieved a level of growth that allows tribal programs to expand," Froman told the paper in a candidate statement. I believe we are just beginning to see what we can do if we remained committed and dedicated to our vision.I want to share with you a brief recap of what has materialized as relationships merge on this journey. We hope all our citizens are taking full advantage of the school supply reimbursement program and our tuition program. Miami, Oklahoma, 74354, Craig Harper Chief To start with the City of Miami hosted their Annual 4th of July festivities at the property.
Since the first of March we as Peoria citizens have found ourselves acting or reacting to this pandemic caused by the Covid-19 Virus. However you refer to it, it is a uniquely specific time of the year.It is not a coincidence that this recognition coincides with Veterans Day.
I believe we are just beginning to see what we can do if we remained committed and dedicated to our vision.I want to share with you a brief recap of what has materialized as relationships merge on this journey. I am eager to connect with friends and family alike as we gather for the 2019 Annual Peoria Council Meeting. We hope all our citizens are taking full advantage of the school supply reimbursement program and our tuition program.
Thank you to our citizens who watch our web and social media pages for news and updates.Have a great Heritage month and Fall season. Our June Pow Wow was pushed indoors because of the ongoing rain which provided for saturated grounds and in turn delayed the improvements to the Peoria Pow Wow grounds and buildings.
To start with, a new sign has been erected on the Interstate 44 side of the property.
However, the large volume of people who showed up, displayed how obvious the need for backpack and school supplies was and the Peoria CCDF Program did a second order of backpacks and supplies. The focus and labor of the Cahokia citizens were monumental. The Annual Meeting is a time for us to conduct the business of the Tribe but is also a time to gather. “Chief Batton is a great leader of his people, a great leader in Indian Country in Oklahoma, and is considered a friend of Peoria … This serves as our major political and cultural event of the year.
It was inspiring to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors.
We are currently planning chartered day trips from Miami for our citizens to coincide with future events there.
If you’re looking for fun in the four state area, you’ll find it at Buffalo Run Casino & Resort. Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Chief Craig Harper announced Buffalo Run Casino and Resort will reopen its doors on Friday, May 15. I am eager to connect with friends and family alike as we gather for the 2019 Annual Peoria Council Meeting. From the desk of Chief Harper. For more info on the Peoria CCDF Program go to page 10 of the Newsletter.In closing we would like to remind everyone of the annual Veteran’s Day Memorial Service to honor tribal veterans, as well as all veterans, on Sunday, November 9, 2019. I pray that we find peace in what grounds us personally and corporately.Our tribe and been focused on protecting our citizens, customers, staff and enterprise employees during this prolonged season of uncertainty.But during the tests of life there are also milestones to celebrate and remember.There have been both high school and college graduations since our last newsletter. United StatesThe Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a confederation of Kaskaskia, Peoria, Piankeshaw and Wea Indians united into a single tribe. Even this week, at the Civic Center here in Miami, through the Inter-Tribal Council and the support of numerous local tribes, including our own, elementary students from eight local school districts were able to see exhibition dancing, see artifacts, play games and hear stories.