Lost Nation: The Ioway

1836 Ioway Treaty with Andrew Jackson: Anniversary

Ioway leader Frank White Cloud (above) and others signed the treaty of 1836.  Painting by George Catlin.

The Treaty of December 20, 1836 was also known as the "Platte Purchase."*

As an Ioway tribal member we interviewed for "Lost Nation: The Ioway" said, "We had our own trail of tears."

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1207/7470.html

More on the Treaty on the Ioway Cultural Institute's website.

Read the Treaty here.

*Source: Ioway Cultural Institute Website

Remembering Joann Comer

We are remembering Joann Comer today, and our thoughts are with her family and friends as they gather for a feast, procession, and graveside services today in White Cloud and Rulo, Kansas.

Joann Comer - I Am Ioway (In Memoriam)

Joann Comer passed away on December 15, 2007. We knew her as a beautiful person who was devoted to her family and the Ioway people.

As a Tribal Elder and cultural advocate, Joann played an important role in our Ioway history documentary film project.

This video clip from her interview for "Lost Nation: The Ioway" captures the Joann we knew...and will miss.  Thank you, Joann for telling us your portion of the Ioway story.

White Cloud, Kansas Showing of Ioway Documentary Cancelled Due to Ice Storm Damage

Sorry folks, our upcoming showing of "Lost Nation: The Ioway" in White Cloud, Kansas has been cancelled by Tribal Chairman Leon Campbell.  The area was hard hit by the recent ice storm and it may be days before power is restored.  The casino has it's own generator and some people have taken shelter there.

Leon's assistant Brenda Lunsford said the Falls City, Nebraska area, "...looks like a war zone."  Reports from nearby St. Joseph, Missouri say the storm damage has made the streets unsafe to travel and many are without power.

Our thoughts remain with all those in Kansas and Oklahoma who have been affected by this storm.

We will let you know as soon as the documentary showing is rescheduled.  It will likely be early in 2008.

Fourth Wall Films to Screen "Lost Nation: The Ioway" in White Cloud, Kansas Following Ice Storm...if the Power is Restored

The ice storm has knocked out power at the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska reservation and the casino is being used as a shelter.

If the power comes back on by Thursday, please brave the ice storm aftermath and join us for a Kansas Humanities Council; Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska; and Fourth Wall Films showing of the historical documentary "Lost Nation: The Ioway" in White Cloud, Kansas.  A discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers and other film participants will follow the screening.

Here are the details:

Date/Time: December 13 (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. (promptly)

Location: The George Ogden Community Center, 3345 Thrasher Road, White Cloud, Kansas.

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Reservations:  Admission is FREE.  Call Brenda Lunsford at 785-595-3258 to reserve seats.

We will post updates on the power situation as we have them.  Give the tribal office a call on Thursday before you venture out!

"Lost Nation: The Ioway" is an Official Selection at Beloit International Film Festival

"Lost Nation: The Ioway" has been selected, by invitation, to appear in the 2008 Beloit International Film Festival.

The Wisconsin festival, now in its third year, runs from January 17-20, 2008 and has been suggested by the New York Times as one of three alternatives to the Sundance Film Festival.

"Lost Nation: The Ioway" will screen twice during the festival and Tammy and I will be on hand to introduce the film.  We will post show times and locations as soon as we have them.

We hope to see you in Beloit!