Friends of Kaw Heritage

Purpose:  
The purpose of the Friends of Kaw Heritage, Inc., is to promote and support the preservation and interpretation of the Kaw Mission State Historic Site and the history of the Kaw Indians in the Council Grove area by providing supplemental funding, volunteer services, advocacy, public relations assistance, community involvement and educational services. Founded in 1993, FKH has a membership of over 140.
     
2009 FKH Board officers

Other 2009 FKH Board members
Barbara Stanbrough President
     		Jane Dixon
Jeremiah Hershberger
Cynthia Engle
Don Jenkins
Peg Jenkins
Helen Ericson
Malcolm Strom

Ex Officio Member
Mary Honeyman
Fay Laughridge Vice-president
& Membership
    
Dee Gieswein Secretary &
Membership
Chair
    
Lynda Poston Treasurer
         
 
                                
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Become a Member:
To become a member, fill out and mail in the Membership Form.

Newsletter:
Members will receive a quarterly newsletter, Tah Po Ska

View the October, 2009 newsletter (pdf)

View the July, 2009 newsletter (pdf)
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2009 Program of Work

  • Enhance the relationship between the Kanza and the Council Grove community.
  • Support the Kaw Nation in the development of Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Park.
  • Support the Kaw Inter-tribal Pow Wow held on the Mission grounds during Washunga Days.
  • Support future productions of Voices of the Wind People outdoor historical pageant.
  • Support the Kaw Mission State Historic Site administrator and the Kansas Historical Society in the development of special events and educational programs.
  • Raise funds in support of special events and the educational pursuits of the Friends of Kaw Heritage, Inc. Fund hospitality needs for special events and educational programs.
  • Assist the Kaw Mission State Historic Site staff and the Kansas Historical Society in updating and enhancing Kaw Mission exhibits.
  • Advocate on behalf of the Kaw Mission State Historic Site to Council Grove and area communities, the Kansas Historical Society, and the state legislature.
  • Support the acquisition of materials for the Kaw Mission State Historic Site research library.
  • Support the Kaw Mission State Historic Site web site.
  • Encourage the preservation of structures in the area associated with the history of the Kaw Mission State Historic Site and the heritage of the Kanza people.
  • Fund, produce, and distribute a quarterly newsletter for the Friends of Kaw Heritage; Tah Po Ska – the Kanza word meaning ‘teacher’.
  • Work to improve the appearance of the Kaw Mission State Historic Site buildings and grounds.