The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a confederation tribe that has been relocated several times, was affected significantly by the Civil War, and has overcome many adversities. The Peoria Tribe’s original language was Algonquian due to it’s pre-columbian ancestors, which is no longer used. The small amount of the tribe that lives in Oklahoma speak Cahokia, Moingwea, and Tamaroa. The name “Peoria” comes from French woodsmen and means, “he comes carrying a pack on his back”. The tribe adopted the religion of Christianity, specifically Roman Catholicism, and the traditional tribal religions. The Peoria Tribe is a combination of Kaskaskia, Peoria, Piankeshaw, and Wea Indian. These tribes became united in 1854. The roots of the tribe …show more content…
Many of the Peoria held their ground and faced the wreckage while others went to Wea and started a new life on Blackwater Fork. The Peoria migrated to northwestern Missouri Territory after 1763. This is where the consolidation with the Kaskaskia, Piankeshaw, and Wea people occurred. By 1915 the tribe was without land. They became known as Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma in 1939 after they adopted the constitution and by-laws of the Indian Welfare Act of 1936. The tribe was officially dissolved in 1956 under the federal government’s termination policy. They were reinstated as a federally recognized tribe in …show more content…
Froman is the the current elected Chief; he will serve a four year term. The Peoria have their own housing authority and issue their own vehicle tags. They own a casino and the Peoria Ridge Golf Course. All of the tribal businesses are located in Miami and generate approximately $60 million annually. In addition, the Peoria Pow Wow has become an annual event that promotes their culture. The Pow Wow is held at the Peoria Tribal Grounds which are located east of Miami, Oklahoma. A committee for tribal language is working on regenerating the Peoria language through education and instruction for members. The Peoria tribe is a blended tribe that has moved around the United States of America. The tribe has history dating back two to three thousand years. Only approximately 25% of the tribe remain in Oklahoma today. The Civil War significantly impacted the tribe’s population and unity. The tribe survived being terminated in the mid 1900s. The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma currently owns and runs successful