Economic Development
Kaw Nation owns Braman Travel Plaza; Woodridge Market; Smoke Shop I, and II; Tobacco Row, Inc., a wholesale tobacco business; Southwind Casino; including a Bingo Hall, and an off-track wagering facility. The estimated annual economic impact of the tribe is $200 million. The tribe's Southwinds Casino is located in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The tribe also operates the Kanza Health Clinic, Kanza Wellness Center, Kaw Nation School Age Enrichment Center, Kanza Museum, Kaw Nation Enrivormental Department, Kaw Nation Police Department, Kaw Nation Social Service and Educational Department, Kaw Nation Emergency Management Department, Kaw Language Department and the Kaw Nation Judicial Branch. The Kaw Nation operates its own Housing Authority, Title VI Food Services and issues its own tribal vehicle tags.
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