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The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa is one of three federally recognized Native American tribes of Sac and Meskwaki (Fox) peoples in the United States. The Fox call themselves Meskwaki. They are Algonquian peoples, historically developed in the Eastern Woodland culture.〔("Tribal History" ), ''Sac & Fox Casino.'' (retrieved 11 April 2010)〕 ==Government and economic development== The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa is headquartered in Tama, Iowa. They are governed by a seven-person council. They oversee more than of land, known as the Meskwaki Settlement, which the Meskwaki bought mostly in the 19th century. In 2005, they established a tribal court system and tribal law enforcement in 2006.〔 The tribe publishes the ''Meskwaki Nation Times'', a bi-monthly newspaper for enrolled tribal members. It is a member of the Native American Journalists Association.〔("Meswaki Nation Times" ), ''Meskwaki Nation.'' (retrieved 11 April 2010)〕 The tribe operates the Meskwaki Trading Post, Meskwaki Bingo Casino, Prime Cut Steakhouse, Full House Cafe, Food Arcade and the Jackpot Buffet, and the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, with 400 guest rooms, all located outside Tama, Iowa.〔("Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel." ) ''500 Nations.'' (retrieved 11 April 2010)〕 The current tribal council members are: *Chairman: Frank Black Cloud *Vice-Chairman: Travis Davenport *Treasurer: Tony Waseskuk *Secretary: Eric R. Kapayou *Council Member: Paul Timberwolf *Council Member: Donald Wanatee Sr. *Council Member: Judith Youngbear-Bender.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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