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Overview
The Kiowa Tribe presents itself as a distinct people. Its history records an alliance with the Comanche from around 1790 and an association with the Plains Apache, who remain a separate people.
For the nineteenth century, the Tribe's account centers horses and buffalo, followed by the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867, reservation formation and later allotment. These lifeways describe a historical period, not a uniform present-day way of life.
The Tribe's language department preserves language and history, teaches in Anadarko and Carnegie and develops new teachers, while noting that communities use differing spelling systems. The Tribe also explains its seal as linking community art with Rainy Mountain.
History & identity
Not established here. The Tribe's history includes a migration account, which this profile does not treat as confirmed prehistory.
Sources & representation
Kiowa Tribe history page and Language Department page.
Selected bibliography
Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.
- 01
About us | Kiowa Tribe
Selected bibliography; tribal history.
- 02
Kiowa Language Department | Kiowa Tribe
Selected bibliography; language program description.
Language & cultural connections
Source-supported language and cultural connections have not yet been compiled for this profile.
References
Sources supporting this profile. Linked pages have their own scope and editorial standards.
- Tribal government websiteAbout us | Kiowa TribeResearch access: 2026-10-06
- Tribal government websiteKiowa Language Department | Kiowa TribeResearch access: 2026-10-06
Image credits
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