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About The Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Sac & Fox Nation:

  • The Sac and Fox Nation is composed of two historically distinct tribes: the Sauk (Sac) and the Meskwaki (Fox).
  • The Sac and Fox people were known for their resistance to European-American encroachment, notably under Chief Black Hawk.
  • The Sac and Fox Nation’s Black Hawk Casino is a significant economic venture.
  • They maintain a cultural heritage rich in traditional crafts, storytelling, and ceremonies.
  • The Sac and Fox Nation is actively involved in preserving their language and cultural traditions through education programs.

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Read about the storied heritage of the Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma's Original Lands

Great Lakes region, primarily in present-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Black Hawk Health Center

Robert Lincoln
robert.lincoln@ihs.gov
918-968-9531
356110 East 930 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74079

Housing Authority:

Sac and Fox Nation Housing Authority

Cora Thomas
cthomas@hasf.net
405-275-8200
201 N. Harrison
Shawnee, OK 74801

Education and Training:

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Education Director

Edwina Butler Wolfe
butler-wolfe@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
918-968-3526 x 2043
920963 S. Hwy 99
Stroud, OK 74079

Childcare Center:

Yellow Earth Learning Center

Sonya Birdhead, Director
918-968-9445
930085 S. 3562 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74079

Law Enforcement:

Sac and Fox Nation Capitol Police

Andrew Selsridge, Chief
356159 E. 926 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74078

Medical Clinics:

Black Hawk Health Center

Dr. Linda Blunt, Director
918-968-9531
356110 E. 930 Road
Stroud, OK 74079

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Lincoln
  • Payne
  • Pottawatomie

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 0
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: Yes
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma

Address:

920883 S Highway 99,
Stroud, OK 74079

Phone:

918-968-3526

Email:

tribaladministrator@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Politics

Principal Chief:

Randle Carter

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

August

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Business Committee

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribe

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

4000

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Fish, Ocean, Thunder, Bear, Fox, Bear Potato, Deer, Beaver, Snow and Wolf

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma 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: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 200
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 1018
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction, All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction, All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma 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 Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma 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 Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma 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

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 9
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: Yes
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma 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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