The Quapaw Post

The Quapaw Post Established in May 2021. Your news source for the Quapaw Nation.

Courtesy of the Quapaw Nation Youth Programs:No experience is needed to join the upcoming ribbon skirt class! All class ...
01/14/2025

Courtesy of the Quapaw Nation Youth Programs:

No experience is needed to join the upcoming ribbon skirt class! All class supplies are included for this event. For more information or to reserve a spot for you or your child, contact Kristen Keys at 918-325-2886 while spots are available.

Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month? Blood centers often face challenges in January, making it a good tim...
01/14/2025

Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month? Blood centers often face challenges in January, making it a good time to raise awareness. A single blood donation can save multiple lives. Blood is needed for multiple reasons, including:

Surgeries
Cancer treatment
Childbirth
Anemia and more

Please consider donating to a local blood bank near you and save a life this year! Follow the link below to find a blood donation center near you:
https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood

01/13/2025

The Quapaw Nation Business Committee seeks Tribal member applicants for an open position on the Quapaw Nation Gaming Commission.

Those who are interested in serving on the Quapaw Nation Gaming Commission should submit a Resume that includes your name, address, phone number, and experience along with a brief statement describing why you are interested and what you can contribute to the commission by noon on Thursday, January 16, 2025, via email to [email protected]. Interviews will be scheduled and conducted by the Quapaw Nation Business Committee on Friday, January 17, 2025.

01/13/2025

The Quapaw Nation Business Committee is seeking Tribal member applicants for an open position on the Downstream and Quapaw Casinos Authority.

Those who are interested in serving on the Downstream and Quapaw Casinos Authority should submit a Resume that includes your name, address, phone number, and experience along with a brief statement describing why you are interested and what you can contribute to the board by noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, via email to [email protected]. Interviews will be scheduled and conducted by the Quapaw Nation Business Committee on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and Thursday,y January 23, 2025.

Quapaw Nation Tribal Members, follow the link below to sign up before the February 28th deadline at 4 p.m. to secure you...
01/13/2025

Quapaw Nation Tribal Members, follow the link below to sign up before the February 28th deadline at 4 p.m. to secure your distribution, which includes 10 pounds of ground beef and 10 pounds of ground bison courtesy of the Quapaw Cattle Company. This service is for Quapaw Nation Tribal Members who are the head of their household. For comments, questions, and concerns, contact the Quapaw Farmers Market at (918) 238-3168 during business hours.

Link: https://okika.quapawnation.com/Forms/qcc_food_distribution

01/13/2025

Town Hall Notification

Topic: Quapaw Nation - TERA Q&A

All Quapaw Tribal Members are welcome to attend in person or virtually to ask questions and receive answers on the proposed TERA code language that will be finalized during the January 2025 Special General Council.

Time: Jan 13, 2025 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84605217871?pwd=3QFZp3SaVxCJCtiIm0zUEspsCgFZxE.1

Meeting ID: 846 0521 7871

Passcode: 505056

O-Gah-Pah Communications released a second interview on YouTube this weekend and will continue to release more in the co...
01/13/2025

O-Gah-Pah Communications released a second interview on YouTube this weekend and will continue to release more in the coming weeks and months in an effort to preserve these interviews for future generations. Today, we recognize Charlene Button for sharing her story. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel for future videos and don't forget to hit that like button!

This week is the last week to donate to the Quapaw Nation's Warm a Child's Heart clothing drive! Gather up your unneeded...
01/13/2025

This week is the last week to donate to the Quapaw Nation's Warm a Child's Heart clothing drive! Gather up your unneeded winter clothing to help children in our area stay warm this season. Donation drive ends on Friday, January 15!

Drop off locations include the Ki-Ho-Ta Center front lobby, Title VI building in Quapaw, and the Quapaw Tribe Fire Department Station 1.

Please contact Tyffanie Hembree at 918-325-2516 or Meridith Lynn at 918-325-1212 for more information!

O-Gah-Pah Communications kicked off 2025 with a prestigious honor. Tonight, they received an award of distinction for be...
01/12/2025

O-Gah-Pah Communications kicked off 2025 with a prestigious honor. Tonight, they received an award of distinction for best feature film from the State of Oklahoma at the Great Wonders Uplift Film Festival. This marks the first of many film festivals that Voices of the Ogahpah will be entered into in 2025.

Next week is the last week to donate to the Quapaw Nation's Warm a Child's Heart clothing drive! Gather up your unneeded...
01/11/2025

Next week is the last week to donate to the Quapaw Nation's Warm a Child's Heart clothing drive! Gather up your unneeded winter clothing to help children in our area stay warm this season.

Drop off locations include the Ki-Ho-Ta Center front lobby, Title VI building in Quapaw, and the Quapaw Tribe Fire Department Station 1.

Please contact Tyffanie Hembree at 918-325-2516 or Meridith Lynn at 918-325-1212 for more information!

01/11/2025

With temperatures back below freezing, it is likely that many of our roads will start to ice back over, or have black ice! Even if you can’t see ice, assume the roads are slick. Slow down and arrive alive.

01/10/2025

‼️ Road closure warning ‼️
Currently E 57 road near the I44 overpass (S 643rd) is closed. The roadway is solid ice, some vehicles including a snowplow have slid off the roadway. Please find an alternate route if you can!

Again, if you don’t have to get out. Please don’t. Although the main highways are becoming clear, the side roads, and county street still may be slick!

01/10/2025

Current conditions at the QN EOC: light snow showers.

01/10/2025

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon today (Friday) for much of southeast and east central Oklahoma and all of western Arkansas. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the same time across the remainder of the area. Travel is dangerous across portions of the area. Snow will be ending from west to east this morning and early afternoon, with most additional accumulations an inch or less. Patchy fog may develop late tonight, especially across parts of far northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

Richard Shapp Sr. is our second member of our Quapaw Nation tribal spotlight series!A retirement party was held at Quapa...
01/10/2025

Richard Shapp Sr. is our second member of our Quapaw Nation tribal spotlight series!

A retirement party was held at Quapaw Casino for tribal member Richard Shapp, Sr. who has been with Quapaw Casino for nearly 16 years. Recently shared his thoughts with The Quapaw Post about his years working with the tribe and gave some insight into his personal life.

If you would like to nominate someone for our next Quapaw Nation Spotlight, please email us at [email protected]. We would like to spotlight one Quapaw Nation tribal member or employee of any Quapaw Nation entity every week in 2025. We have many fantastic tribal members and employees with their own unique stories and we need you help to identify them!

01/10/2025

Due to inclement weather, the Quapaw Nation Offices will remain closed on January 10th, 2025.

We will resume regular hours on Monday, January 13th, 2025.

01/10/2025

⚠️⚠️ Roads are becoming increasingly hazardous⚠️⚠️
The roadways in the Quapaw Nation are becoming increasingly slick. We are asking you to reconsider driving if you do not absolutely have to.
Emergency crews have been busy this evening responding to accidents. Please use extreme caution if you do have to drive in the winter weather.

We are currently working an accident near E 57 rd and S 638 rd. Expect delays if driving through as they work to open the roadway.

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Merry Christmas from O-Gah-Pah Communications
Merry Christmas from O-Gah-Pah Communications

Merry Christmas from O-Gah-Pah Communications! 🎅

Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town

Santa is coming to town!

Some video of NAGPRA Director Carrie Wilson returning the frog pipe back home. In 2019, a stone frog pipe along with other items including a green celt were found in a field in NE Arkansas. Carrie became actively involved and after an issue arose about ownership.

#NativeAmericanHeritageDay, celebrated on the Friday after Thanksgiving, originated from early efforts by activists like Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Native American, who advocated for a national day to honor American Indians in the early 1900s; New York became the first state to officially recognize "American Indian Day" in May 1916, marking a significant step towards the current nationwide observance; eventually, in 1990, President George H.W. Bush designated the entire month of November as "National American Indian Heritage Month," and later, in 2009, President Barack Obama officially designated the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day through legislation.

Let's take a moment to appreciate the creations and practices Native Americans invented that are still used today. Did you know Asprin was inspired by the Native's use of plants to treat pain and inflamation? Hoow about corn and how the Native's were the first to grow the crop. Kayaks and eye protection were also used by the Natives to travel across their land. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Taste the premium flavors of O-Gah-Pah Coffee's carefully roasted beans. Order a bag today at shop.ogahpahcoffee.com today!

Let's take a moment to recognize the importance of Native American Heritage Month. During this time, we'd like to honor the contributions and sacrifices of American Indians. We are proud to still be able to celebrate our Quapaw heritage. Let us not forget about our ancestors who came before us who forged this path for us.

Saracen Construction update: October 29, 2024
Saracen Construction update: October 29, 2024

O-Gah-Pah Communications was elated to work with Saracen Casino Resort to bring you footage of the Saracen Construction process. On Tuesday, October 29, a topping-off ceremony was held for the hotel and we are happy to bring you footage from the event. We'd like to especially thank everyone who made this happen: from the Saracen team to the construction workers to the Quapaw Tribal members, none of this would be possible without you. Guhnegay

Every sip is celebration of flavor and heritage
Every sip is celebration of flavor and heritage

Taste the premium flavors of O-Gah-Pah Coffee's carefully roasted beans. Order a bag today at shop.ogahpahcoffee.com!

Number Song
Number Song

The Quapaw Nation Language Department has continued developing curriculum, materials, and accompanying learning videos for the fall semester. Please enjoy a second preview of work from the Language Department, featuring a Quapaw language Number Song.

Family Lullaby
Family Lullaby

The Quapaw Nation Language Department has been continuing to develop curriculum, materials, and accompanying learning videos for the fall semester. Please enjoy a second preview of work from the Language Department, featuring Quapaw language terms for family members.

Bubba visits the Farmer's Market
Bubba visits the Farmer's Market

Bubba from KSN is on the road! Watch him visit with the Quapaw Farmers Market & Food Hub's Jean Ann Blalock about everything happening at the Farmer's market & Food Hub. Stop by today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to stock up on all of your summer needs!

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