Situated along the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River in southwestern Kay County, Tonkawa was established after the land became available for settlement by non-Indians during the Cherokee Outlet Opening in 1893, and named for the Tonkawa tribe. Prior to that time, the area was home to the Nez Perce. Today, the city is the headquarters of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma.
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The city's official web site offers an overview of the community, and identifies its elected officials and key appointees, council meeting schedules, and municipal departments, advisory boards and staff. Payments of ambulance bills, city utilities, licenses and other payments may be made through the site.
http://www.cityoftonkawa.com/
NOC is a multi-campus educational institution, headquartered in Tonkawa, with campuses in Enid and Stillwater, Oklahoma. A school calendar and an outline of its academic, athletic and alumni programs are presented, with a guide for future and current students.
http://www.north-ok.edu/
The history of the tribe is told on the official tribal site, along with an outline of tribal culture, ceremonials and government, as well as the tribal government, services and programs. Several photographs, both historical and contemporary, are included.
http://www.tonkawatribe.com/
Comprised of businesses and individuals in the Tonkawa, Oklahoma region, the non-profit organization is introduced, including membership information and a directory of members, a monthly calendar and a schedule of annual events. A profile of the community is included in the site.
http://www.tonkawachamber.org/
Offering a variety of gaming opportunities, including electronic games, table games and a Player's Club, with promotions and prizes, the casino is highlighted, with promotions, a list of amenities, and employment opportunities.
http://www.tonkawacasino.com/
Published in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the newspaper's electronic edition is available by subscription only. Other content includes subscription, contact data, a classified advertising section, movie listings, event calendar, video, photographs, and an online discussion forum.
http://www.tonkawanews.com/
The public school administrative district operates an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Its school campuses are profiled, with schedules and contact information, and an outline of its academic and athletics programs.
http://www.tonkawa.k12.ok.us/
