Quapaw Nation Fall Gathering today; 1824 Treaty on display at Downstream Casino

The Quapaw Nation’s Fall Gathering continues at Downstream Casino today, Saturday, Nov. 16th.

This year’s Fall Gathering coincides with the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of 1824 signed between the Quapaw and United States which removed our ancestors from their homeland.

The treaty will be on display at the Downstream lobby  from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

A speech on the treaty will be delivered at 2 p.m.

Barry Linduff, Executive Director of Communications for the Quapaw Nation, says it’s not something you’ll see everyday.

“This is a rare opportunity for people to lay eyes on a document that often doesn’t see the light of day,” Linduff says. “It’s important for everyone to see it, witness it and  understand it.”

“The document is particularly relevant because the Quapaw Nation ceded 3.5 million acres of land in Arkansas,” he adds. “That eventually led to the tribe’s removal and subsequent move to northeast Oklahoma where they live today.”

Downstream is located at 69300 E. Nee Road in Quapaw. The casino is easily accessible from I-44.

The Fall Gathering also will feature arts & crafts vendors and other activities.