Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Information

Tonkawa Tribal Government and Services complex is accessible from Ponca City, via U.S. 60. U.S. 77 connects Tonkawa with Blackwell, 12 miles north. Interstate 35 passes just three miles west of Tonkawa, connecting with Oklahoma City and beyond. Commercial and private air service is available in Ponca City, 12 miles east. Bus lines, truck lines and express package carriers also serve Ponca City. The Tribal Business Committee composed of a President, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer, serves as the elected governing body for enrolled tribal members. Committee members serve two-year terms, with elections occurring every other year. The Tonkawa Tribe is organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act, having adopting a constitution and bylaws on April 21, 1938. This constitution was amended on April 2,1977 and on September 1, 1994. This page is used to post relevant Business Events, Announcement Openings, and Job Postings.