At a glance
The basics about Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 1 Rush Buffalo Road, Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653
- Region
- BIA Southern Plains Region, Pawnee Agency
- Land size
- 142.5 square miles
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Government
President Russell Martin
- Elected
- April 1, 2023
- Next election
- April 3, 2027
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (580) 628-2561
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Economy and sources of income
- Native Lights Casino · Gaming operation
- Tonkawa Gasino · Gaming operation
- Tonkawa Indian Casino West · Gaming operation
About Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma. The current President is Russell Martin. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Its land area is 142.5 square miles. Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma lists 3 Nation-owned businesses on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
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- Government and contacts Tribal office in Tonkawa, President Russell Martin, main phone (580) 628-2561
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Pawnee Agency; Finance Department and Fort Oakland Police Department eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Pawnee Agency; Tonkawa Housing Department Opening soon
- Businesses Native Lights Casino, Tonkawa Gasino and more
- Events Events: Events Opening soon
- Lands and map 142.5 square miles of land (Census)
- News and announcements News and announcements: 2025 3rd Quarter Newsletter and News
- Health 70 Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma
Help available near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Pawnee Agency (918) 762-2585 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Pawnee Agency (918) 762-2585 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Pawnee Agency (918) 762-2585 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma White Eagle Health Center Health Center · Tribal 200 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 762-8104 16 miles
- Social Development Center Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment · Tribal 20 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 762-6617 16 miles
- The Kaw Nation Kanza Health Center Health Center · Tribal 3151 East River Rd, Newkirk, OK 74647 (580) 362-1039 23 miles
- Pawnee Indian Health Center Health Center · IHS 1201 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-2517 40 miles
Nearby Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 16 miles away
- The Otoe-Missouria Tribe 20 miles away
- Kaw Nation, Oklahoma 28 miles away
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 48 miles away
Health clinics
- Social Development Center (580) 762-6617 16 miles away
- Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma White Eagle Health Center (580) 762-8104 16 miles away
- The Kaw Nation Kanza Health Center (580) 362-1039 23 miles away
- Pawnee Indian Health Center (918) 762-2517 40 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Within about 20 miles of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
- All 15
- Construction 8
- Professional and technical services 3
- Business management 1
- Shops and retail 1
- Other kinds of business 2
Construction 8
- Prime Craftmanship Tiny Homes LLC Native-owned 7 miles away
- Hobaugh Dozer LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Diamond Directional Drilling LLC Native-owned 12 miles away
- Sober Brothers, Inc. Native-owned 12 miles away
- Stewart Construction, LLC Native-owned 13 miles away
- Skyland 3D LLC Native-owned 14 miles away
Professional and technical services 3
- Otoe Missouria Group One LLC Native-owned 12 miles away
- Otoe Missouria Group Two, LLC Native-owned 12 miles away
- Terra Firma Solutions Incorporated Native-owned 13 miles away
Business management 1
See all Business management near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma →Shops and retail 1
See all Shops and retail near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma →Quick facts
- State
- Oklahoma
Leadership
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Russell MartinPresident
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 1 Rush Buffalo Road, Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653
- Phone
- (580) 628-2561
- BIA agency
- Pawnee Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Southern Plains
About this Nation
- Land
- 1,505.57 acres
From the Nation's website: https://tonkawatribe.com/about/
Written by WiseTribal from the Nation's own website. The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
- The current President of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is Russell Martin.
- Where is Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma located?
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma. Its BIA region is Southern Plains.
- Is Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma federally recognized?
- Yes. Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
- The official website of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is tonkawatribe.com.
- What help is available near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
- Local offices on record for Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What programs does Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma offer?
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma lists 8 programs on this page.
- How big is the land area of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
- The land area of Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is 142.5 square miles.
- What is near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
- Listed near Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma: 4 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 4 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma post online?
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has official pages on Facebook.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- tonkawatribe.com(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
Next steps
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