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About The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Caddo Nation:

  • Descendants of the prehistoric Caddoan Mississippian culture.
  • Known for their intricate beaded regalia and ceremonial dances.
  • Historically traded extensively across the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley.
  • Participated in the Caddo Confederacy, a network of allied tribes.
  • Have a rich tradition of oral histories and storytelling.

Click to Learn More About the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma

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

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Anadarko Indian Health Services

Michelle Matthey
michelle.matthey@ihs.gov
405-247-7931
201 E. Parker Mckenzie Dr.,
Anadarko, OK 73005

Housing Authority:

Caddo Nation Division of Housing

Travis Threlkeld
tthrelkeld@mycaddonation.com
405-480-2100
21 Halfmoon Cir.,
Gracemont,. OK 73042

Education and Training:

Caddo Nation Education Department

Carolyne Botone
cbotone@mycaddonation.com
405-345-9855
117 Memorial Lane,
Binger, OK 73009

Childcare Center:

Caddo Nation Child Care

Lauryn French, Director
405-345-9858
P.O. Box 487,
Binger, OK 73009

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Caddo
  • Canadian
  • Grady
  • Blaine
  • Comanche
  • Stephens
  • Carter
  • Cleveland
  • Custer
  • Kiowa
  • McClain
  • Oklahoma
  • Washita

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Tourism + Celebrations

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

Contact the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma

Address:

117 Memorial Lane,
Binger, Oklahoma, 73009 USA

Phone:

405-656-2344

Email:

Website:

Visit the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Website

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Politics

Chairman:

Bobby Gonzalez

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

Varies

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive 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

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

5000

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:

Not publicly listed

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Caddo Nation of 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: 0
  • Offers Dental and Vision: No
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 550
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes, Vouchers
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Caddo Nation of 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 Caddo Nation of 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 Caddo Nation of 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

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: No
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: No
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 0
  • Cross Deputized: Tribal Verification Required

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

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

The Caddo Nation of 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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