Preserving our Past.
Ensuring our Future.
The Munsee Tribe in Kansas Official Logo
Kuwiingu-neewul! (gLAD TO SEE YOU!)
The 1900 Indian Census Roll Photo of the Munsee and Chippewa Indians. (Photo courtesy of the Moravian Church Archives)
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“They cannot again be removed. They must meet their fate upon their present reservations and there be made a civilized people, or crushed and blotted out."
Indian Commissioner George W. Manypenny - 1854
A Fragment of Kansas Land History - Kansas Historical Society/ Read Full Article
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Our Mission
To unite our efforts to honor the past and shape a thriving future—building a strong, connected community with a shared purpose.
Our Impact
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Past
From their conversion to Christianity to their century-long migration from New York to the Ottawa Hills of Kansas, the Munsee Tribe in Kansas has a remarkable history marked by hardship, resilience, unity, faith, and strong family ties.
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To
Our constitution is a living testament, rooted in the sacred principles of our Munsee heritage. It echoes the collective will of our people, guiding us with the purpose of safeguarding our history and nurturing our community for the generations yet to come.
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Present
The Munsee have long strived to uphold their way of life, even as they embraced Christianity and chose the path of peaceful compromise. Today, we walk together—honoring the strength of our past and safeguarding the promise of our future.