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Indigenous Community Resource Guide — Kansas City
This community-curated guide highlights Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused resources for people in and around Kansas City, Missouri. Explore online learning, local services for food, health, education, community support, and nearby Tribal Nations for cultural, educational, and partnership connections.
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Online Indigenous Resources
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Online
Native Knowledge 360° (Smithsonian NMAI)
Free curriculum and teacher training materials.
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Online
American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL)
Book reviews and teaching guides.
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Online
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
Online exhibits, films, and cultural content.
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Online
Native Land Digital
Interactive map of tribal territories, languages, and treaties.
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Online
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Domestic violence and sexual assault support.
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Online
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Policy, research, and tribal resources.
Explore territories near you at Native Land Digital.
Local Indigenous Resources
Food & family support, health and wellness, education and culture, and community & legal services in the Kansas City region.
Food & Family
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Food & Family
Kansas City Community Gardens
Urban food sovereignty partnership (pending). Current resource for seeds, plots, and support.
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Food & Family
American Indian Council (Kansas City)
Food pantry and family assistance; employment & training also available.
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Food & Family
Native Lands Restoration Collaboration
Community food and garden projects.
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Food & Family
Kansas City River Market
Farm-to-table market; SNAP/EBT Double Up Food Bucks accepted.
Health & Wellness
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Health & Wellness
Kansas City Indian Center
Behavioral health and community programs.
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Health & Wellness
Heart of America Indian Center
Health fairs and wellness services.
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Health & Wellness
Haskell Indian Health Center (Lawrence, KS)
IHS services for tribal members.
Education & Culture
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Education & Culture
Haskell Indian Nations University (Lawrence, KS)
Higher education and cultural programs.
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Education & Culture
KU Sovereignty Program (University of Kansas)
Indigenous education and policy initiatives.
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Education & Culture
Shawnee Indian Mission
Historical and cultural education programs.
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Education & Culture
Mid-Continent Public Library
Native books and cultural events.
Community & Legal
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Community & Legal
Indian Center (Springfield, MO)
Advocacy and cultural events.
Hotlines & National Native Resources
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Hotlines & National
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Hotlines & National
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Resources to end violence against Native women.
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Hotlines & National
Indian Health Service (IHS) Resource Directory
IHS services, facilities, and programs.
Tribal Nations within 5 Hours of Kansas City
Kansas (1.5–2.5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska
Kansas (1.5–2.5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
Kansas (1.5–2.5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Kansas (1.5–2.5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska
Kansas (1.5–2.5 hrs)
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Modoc Nation
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Shawnee Tribe
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Wyandotte Nation
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Seneca-Cayuga Nation
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Quapaw Nation
NE Oklahoma (2.5–3 hrs)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Osage Nation (Pawhuska, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Kaw Nation (Kaw City, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Pawnee Nation (Pawnee, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Delaware Tribe of Indians (Bartlesville, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes (Concho, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (Ponca City, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
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Tribal Nations
Otoe-Missouria Tribe (Red Rock, OK)
Extended (3–5 hrs)
Distances are approximate driving times and may vary.
Books, Films, & Music
Books by Grade Level
Pre-K–2nd Grade
- We Are Water Protectors – Carole Lindstrom
- My Heart Fills with Happiness – Monique Gray Smith
- At the Mountain’s Base – Traci Sorell
- Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story – Kevin Noble Maillard
Grades 3–5
- Jingle Dancer – Cynthia Leitich Smith
- Indian No More – Charlene Willing McManis & Traci Sorell
- The Sea in Winter – Christine Day
- The Birchbark House – Louise Erdrich
Grades 6–8
- Two Roads – Joseph Bruchac
- Rez Dogs – Joseph Bruchac
- In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse – Joseph Marshall III
- Elatsoe – Darcie Little Badger
High School / College
- Apple (Skin to the Core) – Eric Gansworth
- Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults – Robin Wall Kimmerer & Monique Gray Smith
- Rez Ball – Byron Graves
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee – Dee Brown
- Firekeeper’s Daughter – Angeline Boulley
Films / TV / Documentaries
Younger Audiences
- Molly of Denali (PBS Kids)
- Spirit Rangers (Netflix)
- Wapos Bay (APTN)
- Yakari: A Spectacular Journey
Family / Middle Grades
- Ananna’s Tent
- Vistas Series (e.g., Dancers of the Grass)
- The Legend of Sarila
- Rabbit-Proof Fence
Teen / YA
- Reservation Dogs (Hulu)
- Dark Winds (AMC)
- Little Bird (PBS)
- Fancy Dance (Apple TV+)
College / Adult
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (HBO)
- Dawnland
- The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
- Our Spirits Don’t Speak English
Music & Audio
Northern Style Drum Groups
- Northern Cree
- Young Spirit
- Black Lodge Singers
- Midnite Express
- Bear Creek
Southern Style Drum Groups
- Cozad Singers
- Yellowhammer
- Southern Thunder
- YoungBird Singers
Contemporary Artists
- The Halluci Nation (powwow-step)
- Fawn Wood
- Jeremy Dutcher
- The Boyz
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Where to Find Music
- Canyon Records
- Sweet Grass Records
- Sound of America Records (SOAR)
- Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube Music
Community notes. This page centers Indigenous perspectives and aims to support cultural and food sovereignty. Listings are community-curated and informational only. Please contact organizations directly to confirm details.
We honor the original peoples of this region and encourage visitors to learn about local nations through Native Land Digital and by engaging with nearby Tribal Nations listed above.
