Meskwaki Nation
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Lands
Meskwaki Settlement near Tama, Iowa, United States
Countries United States
Facts 3
Governance
The Meskwaki Nation has its own constitution, codified laws, police officers and a fully functioning court system.
As of 2026 Source: Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, History | Meskwaki | Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Language
The Meskwaki language is close to the Sauk and Kickapoo dialects, and the people are working hard to keep it strong.
Source: Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, History | Meskwaki | Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Land
On July 13, 1857, the Meskwaki bought their first 80 acres in Tama County, Iowa, so their home is a settlement they own, not a reservation.
Source: Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, History | Meskwaki | Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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