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Missouri

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183,000+Native people (2020 Census)
17thin U.S. Native population
0federally recognized tribes based here
0state-recognized tribes

Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. No federally or state-recognized tribe is based in Missouri, and Missouri has no process for recognizing tribes.

Listings last reviewed October 29, 2026.

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What's happening in Missouri

Events appear once the host announces the date and come down after the last day.

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  • Nov5

    Fry Bread Kick-Off: Native American Heritage Month

    Museum of Anthropology, 1020 Lowry St., Columbia · free · 3:30–5 p.m. · Host's page
    Celebration
  • Nov12

    Indigenous Archaeology at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

    Tate Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia · free · 6:30 p.m. · Host's page
    Lecture
  • Nov14

    6th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Powwow

    Greenwood Laboratory School, 1024 E. Harrison St., Springfield (Missouri State campus) · free · 1–10 p.m. · Host's page
    Hosted by the American Indian Center of Springfield.
    Powwow
  • Apr2

    AIC Springfield Spring Powwow

    St. Robert · 2027 · Host's page
    Powwow
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Tribes & organizations

Tribes and organizations can claim their listing for free to keep it current and connect their public calendar.

State-recognized tribes

None. Missouri has no state-recognized tribes.

Help close to home

Community resources

Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.

Kansas City Indian Center

600 W. 39th St., Kansas City · 816-421-7608 · [email protected]
Urban Native community center offering food-pantry and emergency assistance, voter resources, cultural connection, membership and community programs. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m
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American Indian Center of Springfield

1126 N. Broadway Ave., Springfield · 417-880-1570 · [email protected]
Food pantry, elder assistance, cultural classes, Native gardening, resource referrals, community events and powwows serving southwest Missouri
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Education & culture

Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.

University programs

Washington University: Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies

St. Louis · 314-935-4510 · [email protected]
Native social work program, scholarships and the yearly Buder Center Powwow in April
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Museums and public cultural destinations

Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, 32146 N. Highway 122, Miami · 660-886-7537
Free public cultural center with permanent and temporary exhibits, audio guides and interpretive programs. Seasonal hours vary; check before visiting
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Museum of Anthropology

Lower level of Ellis Library, 1020 Lowry St., Columbia · 573-882-3573
Free University of Missouri museum with exhibitions, public lectures and Native American Heritage Month programming
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Osage Village State Historic Site

Highway C, Walker · 417-682-2279
Public walking trail and outdoor exhibits interpreting a principal Osage village occupied between about 1700 and 1775
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Tracing Native ancestry in Missouri

Where to look for Native American genealogy records in Missouri.

"Ay, jitos, Missouri records rarely stay inside Missouri. Start with your family's names and counties, then follow the removal, agency and tribal records to the nation that keeps those records today."

Why the search matters: Gathering your family's records may or may not lead to tribal enrollment. For some families, the road back to enrollment has closed, and that loss is real. Either way, the search matters. Every name, place, document and story helps restore a piece of what was carried, hidden, scattered or lost. Sometimes belonging begins not with being admitted somewhere, but with finally understanding where you come from.
Good to know: Finding a Native ancestor does not establish tribal membership. Each tribe determines its own citizenship requirements.
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