Region 7 Tribal Program

EPA Region 7 works with the nine federally recognized Indian tribal nations on a “ Government-to-Government ” basis. Visit these links to learn more about each tribe in Region 7.  

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
Meskwaki Nation  (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa)  
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa 
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska 
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation 
Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas & Nebraska 
Santee Sioux Nation 
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

Tribal Headquarters:White Cloud, Kansas
Tribal Chair: Timmothy Rhodd
Environmental Liaison: Vernon Rhodd
Related Links:
An Updated History of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

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Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas

Tribal Headquarters: Horton, Kansas
Tribal Chair: Russell Bradley
Environmental Contact: Luke Terry, Natural Resources Director, (785) 486-2601 x1 or toll-free at 866-444-9570
Related Links:
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Website

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Meskwaki Nation (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa)

Tribal Headquarters: Tama, Iowa
Tribal Chair: Adrian Pushetonequa
Environmental Contact: Curtis Seymour, Natural Resources Director
Related Links:
Meskwaki Nation Website

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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa

Tribal Headquarters: Macy, Nebraska
Tribal Chair: Amen Sheridan
Environmental Contact: Jeff Miller Acting Environmental Director, (402) 837-5391

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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Tribal Headquarters: Niobrara, Nebraska
Tribal Chair: Rebecca White
Environmental Contact: Julia Sage, Environmental Director, (402) 857-3391
Related Links:
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Website

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Tribal Headquarters: Mayetta, Kansas
Tribal Chair: Steve Ortiz
Environmental Contact: Virginia LeClere, Environmental Director, (785) 966-2946
Related Links:
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Website

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Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas & Nebraska

Tribal Headquarters: Reserve, Kansas
Tribal Chair: Twen Barton
Environmental Contact: Rick Campbell, Acting Environmental Director, (785) 742-4707
Related Links:
Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas & Nebraska Website

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Santee Sioux Nation

Tribal Headquarters: Santee, Nebraska
Tribal Chair: Roger Trudell
Environmental Contact: Felix Kitto, Environmental Director, (402) 857-3347
Related Links:
Santee Sioux Nation Website 

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Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Tribal Headquarters: Winnebago, Nebraska
Tribal Chair: John Blackhawk
Environmental Contact: Anthony Wood, Environmental Director, (402) 878-4060
Related Links:
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Website

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