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WASHUNGA DAYS INTERTRIBAL POWWOW – 2009 COUNCIL GROVE, KS.

Guy Munroe, Chairman/CEO, Kaw Nation is shown riding in this year’s Washunga Days Intertribal Powwow held June 19th & 20th at Council Grove, KS

Pictured below is Washunga Days Princess- Storm Brave.

Kaw Nation representatives show that a little rain doesn’t stop this festival of events.

Kaw Princes and Head Lady – Storm Brave

Kaw Dancer – Ken Bellmard

Head Singer Jason Buffalohead

Fancy Dancers

Jingle Dancer

 

We want to thank the following individuals for their contribution in making this year’s Powwow a great success; Master of Ceremonies – Lonnie Burnett, Arena Director & Photographer– Roy Ball, Water Boys, Quinn Wheeler and Jacob McBride, the Kaw Veterans, and our Cultural Committee for the many hours it takes to put this event together.


 


Kaw Nation Learning Center

After months of rain, construction has finally begun on the Educational Learning Center.

Kaw Nation held the ground breaking ceremony for the new Education Learning Center, on May 13, 2009. The Learning Center will be built next to the Social Services Building located at 801 Washungah, in Kaw City, Oklahoma.

This 4,200 square foot building is partially funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Community Development Grant Program.

The facility will have a meeting room, research area, library, teleconference and audio/video capabilities, and two unique features which are the outdoor reading-story telling area and a walking trail focusing on a holistic family learning approach. Learning programs will encompass language, culture, environmental, job skill training, and educational programs.

Luther Pepper gave the blessing of the ground.

Jim Butler, Kaw Nation tribal member, is the Project Manager for the construction of this building.

Anyone who did not get the chance to view the drawings and the color boards are welcome to stop by the ICDBG office, located at the Administration Building in Kaw City.

Please ask for Traci Townsend to assist you by calling our toll free number (866) 404-5297.

 


Pictured left - Guy Munroe (Chairman/CEO Kaw Nation) along with Col. Archie Frye and Major Travis Clark (McConnell Air Force Base)

 

McConnell Air Force Base and the Kaw people have had a relationship for over a decade. McConnell AFB approached the Kaw Tribe to ask permission for the use of the word Kanza and the tribal seal; this would be put on their uniforms, and refueling planes. They needed something different that would provide a distinct identification. With the help of a young enlisted man, a new emblem was created using the roach and seal together. It wasn’t long before the 931 USAF/RAFG was using “Kanza” to identify itself over the air ways.

But with the changing of time, these old refueling planes were decommissioned and parts of the plane that were covered with the emblem and of Kaw art was removed and donated to the Kanza Museum. These two items will be on permanent display to view at the Community building at Washunga Powwow grounds.

Col. Archie Frye, Commander, and Major Travis Clark of the 931 USAF Reserve Air Refueling Group asked Kaw Nation in helping name a new building which is being constructed at McConnell Air Force base in Wichita. They recommended when choosing a name for the building that it not be of an individual but a medically significant name. This will give Kaw Nation the opportunity to be a part of the division that is named for them.

Your suggestions can be sent directly to Guy Munroe, CEO/Chairman, Kaw Nation, Box 50, Kaw City, OK 74601 - or phone our toll free number 1-866-404-5297 with your suggestions.

If you are a young tribal member or know of someone who is thinking of a career in the Air Force, Col. Frye would like to make you a jet pilot, along with many other career opportunities such as Civil Engineering, Medical, Security Forces, Aircraft Maintenance, Human Resources, IT and Administration.

It is his wish to show the Kaw people just how serious they are in keeping our relationship ongoing. Keep in mind: it cost over $2 million to train a jet pilot. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a Kaw tribal member.

If you know of someone who would be interested in becoming a jet refueling pilot, please direct your calls to Technical Sergeant Jason Summers at 316-681-2522 or his cell at 316-671-6408.

We hope to make our relationship with McConnell stronger as time continues.

Guy Munroe
Chairman/CEO
Kaw Nation