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About The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes:

  • The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are two distinct tribes that formed an alliance in the 19th century.
  • They were both part of the Great Plains culture, known for their horse-riding and buffalo hunting.
  • The tribes have a rich tradition of oral storytelling and ceremonies.
  • They played significant roles in historical events such as the Sand Creek Massacre and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
  • The tribes continue to preserve their languages and cultural practices.

Click to Learn More About the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

Read about the storied heritage of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Great Plains region of the United States

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

El Reno Indian Health Center

Dr. Michael Shields
405-295-1500
1801 Parkview Dr.,
El Reno, OK 73036

Housing Authority:

Cheyenne & Arapaho Housing Authority

Damon Dunbar
580-331-2400
ddunbar@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
housing@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
2100 Dog Patch Road,
Clinton, OK 73601

Education and Training:

Cheyenne & Arapaho Department of Education

Carrie Whitlow
educationadmin@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
405-422-7611
200 Wolf Robe Circle,
Concho, OK

Childcare Center:

Cheyenne Arapaho Childcare Center

Lacey Gray, Director
405-422-7698
450 Left Hand Ave.,
El Reno, OK 73036

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Blaine
  • Canadian
  • Custer
  • Dewey
  • Ellis
  • Kingfisher
  • Roger Mills
  • Washita
  • Woodward
  • Beckham

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: 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 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

Address:

100 Red Moon Circle,
Concho, OK 73022

Phone:

405-262-0345

Email:

contact@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Politics

Governor:

Reggie Wassana

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

Immediately after the election is held

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Legislature

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribe

Health Board Governed by:

Tribe

House Board Governed by:

Tribe

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

12185

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes 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: 2718
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • 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
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program, By Local Tribal Partner

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes 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 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Economy

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

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes 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 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Law and Order

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

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: No
  • Compacted IHS: No
  • 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 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Contracts and Programs

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

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