Kickapoo Nation

The Kickapoo Tribe is one of the largest and most geographically dispersed tribes in North America. They are believed to have originated in the Great Lakes region in the 1600s.

From there, they migrated to the Midwest and eventually to what is now Texas and Mexico. They were known for their fierce resistance to European settlers and for their ability to adapt to their environment.

The tribe is divided into three main divisions: the Mexican Kickapoo, the Texas Kickapoo, and the Oklahoma Kickapoo. The Mexican Kickapoo are the largest group and are located mainly in the states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas.

They are known for their traditional beliefs and their adherence to the traditional Kickapoo way of life. The Texas Kickapoo are located mainly in the state of Texas and are known for their close ties with the Comanche and Lipan Apache tribes. The Oklahoma Kickapoo are located in the state of Oklahoma and are known for their close ties with the Sac and Fox tribes.

The Kickapoo have a long history of resisting colonization and fighting for their land and sovereignty. In the late 1800s, the Kickapoo were forcibly removed from their homelands in Texas and forced to settle on a reservation in Oklahoma.

In the early 1900s, the Kickapoo were again forcibly relocated, this time to a reservation in Kansas. In the 1930s, the Kickapoo were allowed to return to their ancestral homelands in Texas.

Today, the Kickapoo Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with a reservation in Oklahoma and two in Texas. The Kickapoo are actively involved in preserving their culture and traditions, and continue to fight for their rights as a sovereign nation.