Welcome to the Kickapoo
Tribe in Kansas
The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
has been in its present area since the 1832 Treaty of Castor Hill
where the Kickapoo lived near the Missouri River. The Treaty of
1854 with the Kickapoo Tribe ceded over 600,000 acres of land
to the US Government but retained approximately 150,000 acres
of land.
The Kickapoo Tribe was the
first of three other Indian tribes in North East Kansas to compact
with the state for their gaming operations called the “Golden
Eagle Casino”, the largest employer in Brown County. Economic
development is the top priority for the Kickapoo Tribe to meet
the growing needs of its community and to maximize its economic
resources for the benefit of tribal members.
Drinking water needs are
critical. The reservation sits on a rock formation blocking access
to groundwater. The Kickapoo Tribe has had a water plant since
the 1970’s. The water used on the reservation comes from
the Delaware River and is treated at the water plant. Over the
years it has been repeatedly repaired but the structure is old
and inadequate for the current needs. Recent rainstorms have
further damaged the dam structure and surrounding area. Governmental
agencies have agreed to supply fund to help rebuild the damaged
areas.
The
Kickapoo Tribe has a diverse workforce made up of over 130 professionals
and technical staff members. The day-to-day operations include
issues with environmental, health, road maintenance, compliance,
financial, legal, gaming, and planning community growth, just
to mention a few.
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