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About The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribe

Facts About the Muscogee (Creek) Tribe:

  • The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is one of the Five Civilized Tribes.
  • They have a rich cultural heritage, including the Green Corn Ceremony.
  • The tribe operates the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa.
  • They have a strong tradition of governance and political involvement.
  • The Muscogee language is actively being revitalized.

Click to Learn More About the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Read about the storied heritage of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation's Original Lands

Southeastern United States, primarily Alabama, Georgia, Florida

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Muscogee Creek Nation Behavioral Health Department

Kyle Sprangle
kyle.sprangle@creekhealth.org
918-623-3010
1800 E Coplin Rd
2nd floor
Okemah, OK 74859

Housing Authority:

Muscogee Creek Department of Housing

Little Fields
lfields@muscogeenationo.com
918-549-2500
2951 Northwood Drive
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Education and Training:

MCN Employment & Training

Dr. Chad Greer
eta@muscogeenation.com
918-732-7773
2202 Fox Court
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Childcare Center:

Muscogee Creek Nation Childcare

Yolanda Lewis, Director
918-732-7680
2204 Fox Court
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Law Enforcement:

Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department

Richard Phillips, Chief of Police
918-732-7800
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Medical Clinics:

Creek Nation Okmulgee Indian Health Clinic

Kara Lee, Administrator
918-591-5700
1313 E 20th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

The Muscogee Nation Medical Center

Debora Brill
918-756-4233
1401 Morris Dr.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Jurisdiction and Geography

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Muskogee
  • Okfuskee
  • Okmulgee
  • McIntosh
  • Tulsa
  • Creek
  • Hughes
  • Mayes
  • Rogers
  • Seminole
  • Wagoner

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 0
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Address:

Hwy 75 & Loop 56,
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Phone:

918-732-7600

Email:

OfficeofPR@mcn-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Website

Socials:

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Politics

Principal Chief:

David Hill

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 2 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

National Council

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

101253

General Council Held:

Monthly

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

18089

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Wind, Bear, Bird, Deer, Alligator, Beaver, Fox, Skunk, Tiger, Sweet Potato

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 3
  • Number of Clinics: 8
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 300
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 19081
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Grocery store
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Domestic Violence Program

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 200
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: No
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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