The Upended Truck roadside attraction in Tonkawa, Oklahoma serves as an advertisement for Wilkins Oklahoma Truck Supply. You ever seen a semi-truck stand on its head? #roadtrip #roadsideamerica #americana #roadsideoddities
December 4, 2024 at 7:49 PM
The Upended Truck roadside attraction in Tonkawa, Oklahoma serves as an advertisement for Wilkins Oklahoma Truck Supply. You ever seen a semi-truck stand on its head? #roadtrip #roadsideamerica #americana #roadsideoddities
So, Tonkawa, Oklahoma is where all the cool trucks are
April 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
So, Tonkawa, Oklahoma is where all the cool trucks are
Traces of Texas reader Charles Fairchild sent in this fantastic image of a Tonkawa Indian somewhere in north central Texas. The photo is undated but if I am not mistaken that is a Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle in his hands, which was first manufactured in 1866, so some time after that.
February 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Traces of Texas reader Charles Fairchild sent in this fantastic image of a Tonkawa Indian somewhere in north central Texas. The photo is undated but if I am not mistaken that is a Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle in his hands, which was first manufactured in 1866, so some time after that.
A Tonkawa village outside Fort Griffin, near Albany in Shackelford County, 1873. Fort Griffin existed from 1867-1879. The Tonkawas were friendly to Texas settlers and aided them in their struggle against the Comanches. From the Lawrence T. Jones III collection at SMU's Degolyer Library.
March 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A Tonkawa village outside Fort Griffin, near Albany in Shackelford County, 1873. Fort Griffin existed from 1867-1879. The Tonkawas were friendly to Texas settlers and aided them in their struggle against the Comanches. From the Lawrence T. Jones III collection at SMU's Degolyer Library.
Also, wow: film festival here right now. Very cool one. But, just eating a BLT at Mary’s Diner and getting on down the road.
Tonkawa Film Festival
tonkawafilmfestival.com
April 25, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Also, wow: film festival here right now. Very cool one. But, just eating a BLT at Mary’s Diner and getting on down the road.
Good night all! Gotta get a lot of driving in, as I picked up from Lawrence, Kansas to San Diego, California by Friday. Pretty sure I can do that!😂🤷🏾♂️ Landed in Tonkawa, OK. for the night.
July 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Good night all! Gotta get a lot of driving in, as I picked up from Lawrence, Kansas to San Diego, California by Friday. Pretty sure I can do that!😂🤷🏾♂️ Landed in Tonkawa, OK. for the night.
I'm thankful for the ancestors who preceded me, who lend me their resilience & bravery when I need it most. The Wichita, Tawakoni, Kiikaapoi, Jumanos, Tonkawa, Caddo, Comanche, Waco and many others. I remember & honor them as I gather with my indigenous family members today. We are still here.
Today is both Thanksgiving—AND the National Day of Mourning
Take today as an opportunity to learn about the suffering and struggle of Indigenous Americans, and how you can play a role to counter their ongoing systemic oppression
www.qasimrashid.com/p/today-is-b...
Take today as an opportunity to learn about the suffering and struggle of Indigenous Americans, and how you can play a role to counter their ongoing systemic oppression
www.qasimrashid.com/p/today-is-b...
Today is both Thanksgiving—AND the National Day of Mourning
Take today as an opportunity to learn about the suffering and struggle of Indigenous Americans, and how you can play a role to counter their ongoing systemic oppression
www.qasimrashid.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:21 AM
I'm thankful for the ancestors who preceded me, who lend me their resilience & bravery when I need it most. The Wichita, Tawakoni, Kiikaapoi, Jumanos, Tonkawa, Caddo, Comanche, Waco and many others. I remember & honor them as I gather with my indigenous family members today. We are still here.
#photography from around Tonkawa
1. Santa Fe Depot, has been renovated since being listed as an Endangered Historical Place
2. Farmer’s coop grain elevator
3. Site of a German POW camp, known as Camp Tonkawa
4. Shepherd dog at work
#travel #exploring #Oklahoma
1. Santa Fe Depot, has been renovated since being listed as an Endangered Historical Place
2. Farmer’s coop grain elevator
3. Site of a German POW camp, known as Camp Tonkawa
4. Shepherd dog at work
#travel #exploring #Oklahoma
March 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#photography from around Tonkawa
1. Santa Fe Depot, has been renovated since being listed as an Endangered Historical Place
2. Farmer’s coop grain elevator
3. Site of a German POW camp, known as Camp Tonkawa
4. Shepherd dog at work
#travel #exploring #Oklahoma
1. Santa Fe Depot, has been renovated since being listed as an Endangered Historical Place
2. Farmer’s coop grain elevator
3. Site of a German POW camp, known as Camp Tonkawa
4. Shepherd dog at work
#travel #exploring #Oklahoma
Good news: the doc film about the #Tonkawa people that I was consultant for is nearly ready for release! It explores their history from precolonial days to the present, following the tribe's attempts maintain their traditions, language and culture: tonkawathemovie.com
TONKAWA: THEY ALL STAY TOGETHER
Tonkawa: They All Stay Together follows the life of the Tonkawa Tribe over two years, as they work to firmly secure their independence and prowess as a first nation in modern society.
tonkawathemovie.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Good news: the doc film about the #Tonkawa people that I was consultant for is nearly ready for release! It explores their history from precolonial days to the present, following the tribe's attempts maintain their traditions, language and culture: tonkawathemovie.com
Comanche Chief Iron Jacket (grandfather of Quanah Parker) was thought to be bulletproof because of the centuries old Conquistador armor he wore. Unfortunately, Jim Pockmark, a Tonkawa, killed him with a buffalo gun. Cormac McCarthy references Iron Jacket's armor in Blood Meridian
November 12, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Comanche Chief Iron Jacket (grandfather of Quanah Parker) was thought to be bulletproof because of the centuries old Conquistador armor he wore. Unfortunately, Jim Pockmark, a Tonkawa, killed him with a buffalo gun. Cormac McCarthy references Iron Jacket's armor in Blood Meridian
a Comanche and Apache man murdered by his neighbor on historic Coahuiltecan/Comanche/Apache/Tonkawa land (depending on time period) while protecting a husband who he previously described as “two spirited”
there is no way for hate to hurt just one group, because nobody has just one identity…
there is no way for hate to hurt just one group, because nobody has just one identity…
and it gets worse.
jonathan joss (john redcorn) was murdered in a hate crime at the site of their burned down home (from a suspected hate crime) while saving his husband's life.
jonathan joss (john redcorn) was murdered in a hate crime at the site of their burned down home (from a suspected hate crime) while saving his husband's life.
June 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
a Comanche and Apache man murdered by his neighbor on historic Coahuiltecan/Comanche/Apache/Tonkawa land (depending on time period) while protecting a husband who he previously described as “two spirited”
there is no way for hate to hurt just one group, because nobody has just one identity…
there is no way for hate to hurt just one group, because nobody has just one identity…
#Tonkawa, #OK: Then 60y/o #CathyJames had an encounter with Tonkawa police on Sep 4, 2021, when she accidentally walked into someone else’s home, thinking she was in a different town. According to Chief Nick Payne, she thought she was in Muskogee or Okmulgee. Her white Dodge Charger was found
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#Tonkawa, #OK: Then 60y/o #CathyJames had an encounter with Tonkawa police on Sep 4, 2021, when she accidentally walked into someone else’s home, thinking she was in a different town. According to Chief Nick Payne, she thought she was in Muskogee or Okmulgee. Her white Dodge Charger was found
In Tonkawa, OK for fuel and Taco Bell
April 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In Tonkawa, OK for fuel and Taco Bell
Some owners do this. A few have have sold land back to Indigenous people.
'We're home': 140 years after forced exile, the Tonkawa reclaim a sacred part of Texas
In a series of ceremonies at Sugarloaf Mountain, the Tonkawa take back their sacred Texas spot.
www.statesman.com
July 20, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Some owners do this. A few have have sold land back to Indigenous people.
🔊ON & UP
😍👇🏾'The #Tonkawa #Tribe Scalp Dance Society cordially invites you to the Tonkawa Tribe's Annual #Armed #Forces Day Dance, Sunday, May 17th, 2026. ❤️💙'
(FB VID: May 10, 2026)
#Vets #Veterans #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #FirstNations
😍👇🏾'The #Tonkawa #Tribe Scalp Dance Society cordially invites you to the Tonkawa Tribe's Annual #Armed #Forces Day Dance, Sunday, May 17th, 2026. ❤️💙'
(FB VID: May 10, 2026)
#Vets #Veterans #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #FirstNations
May 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🔊ON & UP
😍👇🏾'The #Tonkawa #Tribe Scalp Dance Society cordially invites you to the Tonkawa Tribe's Annual #Armed #Forces Day Dance, Sunday, May 17th, 2026. ❤️💙'
(FB VID: May 10, 2026)
#Vets #Veterans #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #FirstNations
😍👇🏾'The #Tonkawa #Tribe Scalp Dance Society cordially invites you to the Tonkawa Tribe's Annual #Armed #Forces Day Dance, Sunday, May 17th, 2026. ❤️💙'
(FB VID: May 10, 2026)
#Vets #Veterans #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #FirstNations
On behalf of the Toonami Faithful, Toonami Squad would like to wish a Happy Birthday to @skinimini.bsky.social, the voice of Mahoro and Mawata Fuwa in #MyHeroAcademia, Shovel in #DrStone, and Tonkawa in #SSSSGridman, among many other roles.
July 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On behalf of the Toonami Faithful, Toonami Squad would like to wish a Happy Birthday to @skinimini.bsky.social, the voice of Mahoro and Mawata Fuwa in #MyHeroAcademia, Shovel in #DrStone, and Tonkawa in #SSSSGridman, among many other roles.
The first day of the semester at Northern Oklahoma College was yesterday, so yesterday's #HatoftheDay was from the NOC-Tonkawa Mavericks!🐂
#NOCMavs #NorthernOklahomaCollege #NOCMavsBaseball
#NOCMavs #NorthernOklahomaCollege #NOCMavsBaseball
August 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The first day of the semester at Northern Oklahoma College was yesterday, so yesterday's #HatoftheDay was from the NOC-Tonkawa Mavericks!🐂
#NOCMavs #NorthernOklahomaCollege #NOCMavsBaseball
#NOCMavs #NorthernOklahomaCollege #NOCMavsBaseball
Multiple Native languages historically of course: Tonkawa, Karankawa, Atakapa, & many more sparsely documented plus Caddoan langs like Kitsai and Athabaskan like Comanche and Lipan Apache, which still has speakers down near Mexico. Plus the Muskogean langs Alabama and Koasati also survive in Texas.
September 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Multiple Native languages historically of course: Tonkawa, Karankawa, Atakapa, & many more sparsely documented plus Caddoan langs like Kitsai and Athabaskan like Comanche and Lipan Apache, which still has speakers down near Mexico. Plus the Muskogean langs Alabama and Koasati also survive in Texas.
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2... The Tonkawa Tribe was forced out of its Texas homelands. Now it's reclaiming a sacred site
www.oklahoman.com
January 31, 2024 at 1:39 AM
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2... The Tonkawa Tribe was forced out of its Texas homelands. Now it's reclaiming a sacred site
It's so easy to imagine people like you in the 1850s, reading about the Tonkawa Massacre in Oklahoma and smugly remarking, "Well, the natives want to kill us, so..."
July 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It's so easy to imagine people like you in the 1850s, reading about the Tonkawa Massacre in Oklahoma and smugly remarking, "Well, the natives want to kill us, so..."
Check it out. I re-recorded my presentation on the Tonkawa and it's on YouTube
youtu.be/spOlODnvgXo?...
youtu.be/spOlODnvgXo?...
Unveiling Forgotten Histories: The Tonkawa and the Complexities of Indigenous Identity
YouTube video by Overshadowed
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Check it out. I re-recorded my presentation on the Tonkawa and it's on YouTube
youtu.be/spOlODnvgXo?...
youtu.be/spOlODnvgXo?...
Tonkawa, Oklahoma: fried cherry pie.
I’m going back in for more. Maybe pecan, peach, blackberry, and green chile. Fuel for the road.
I’m going back in for more. Maybe pecan, peach, blackberry, and green chile. Fuel for the road.
September 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Tonkawa, Oklahoma: fried cherry pie.
I’m going back in for more. Maybe pecan, peach, blackberry, and green chile. Fuel for the road.
I’m going back in for more. Maybe pecan, peach, blackberry, and green chile. Fuel for the road.