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About The Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Comanche Nation:

  • The Comanche were once part of the Shoshone tribe.
  • Known as fierce warriors and skilled horsemen.
  • Played a significant role in the history of the American West.
  • The name “Comanche” means “enemy” in Ute language.
  • The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center in Lawton showcases their history and culture.

Click to Learn More About the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma

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

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma's Original Lands

Parts of present-day New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Comanche Nation Prevention and Recovery

Candace Craig
580-357-3449
807 SW F. Avenue
Lawton, OK 73501

Housing Authority:

Comanche Nation Housing Authority

580-357-4956
1918 East Gore Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73501

Education and Training:

Comanche Nation Workforce

580-492-3257
1608 SW 9th St.
Lawton, OK 73502

Childcare Center:

Comanche Nation Childcare Services

Carolyn Codopony, Director
580-699-3991
206 SW 8th Street
Lawton, OK 73501

Law Enforcement:

Comanche Nation Police Dept

Chief John Journeycake
580-492-3789
8527 NW Madische Rd
Lawton, OK 73507

Medical Clinics:

Comanche Nation Ophthalmology

Indian Health Service (IHS)
Kevin Wahkinney, Director
580-699-5534
1 SW D Avenue
Lawton, OK 73501

Comanche Nation Diabetes Prevention

Gwen Pesewonit, Director
580-280-4674
5 SW D Ave
Suite B
Lawton, OK 73501

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Plains

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Comanche
  • Cotton
  • Caddo
  • Tillman
  • Stephens

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • 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 Comanche Nation, Oklahoma

Address:

584 NW Bingo Rd,
Lawton, OK 73507

Phone:

580-492-3240

Email:

info@comanchenation.com

Website:

Visit the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Website

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Politics

Chairman:

Forest Tahdooahnippah

Term of Office:

3 Years

Elections Held:

Every 3 years

Term Begins in:

May

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Business Committee

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

Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

16667

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

13490

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Pihna Tʉhka/Pinarʉka- Honey Eaters Band Yampa Tʉhka/Yaparʉka- Root Eaters Band Taninʉʉ- Liver Eaters Band Band Wianʉʉ- Band from Walters area Band Hanitaibo- Corn People Band Kuutsu Tʉhka/Kuutsurʉka- Buffalo Eaters Band Noyʉhkanʉʉ- Wanderers Band Huuʔinʉʉ- Timber People Band Kwaharʉʉ- Antelope Band Kwaahihʉʉki- Back Shade Band(Part of/also known as the Kwaharʉʉ Band) Kwaʔarʉʉ- Loud Speaker Band Pibia Niwʉnʉʔnʉʉ- Loud Speaking Comanche People Band Nokoninʉʉ- Travel Around Band Pekwi Tʉhka- Fish Eater Band

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Tribal Verification Required
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: Refer to local IHS facilities
  • Number of Clinics: Refer to local IHS facilities
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: 140
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 1600
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, 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:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing

The Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Comanche 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 Comanche 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 Comanche 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

The Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Comanche 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: 13

The Comanche Nation, 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: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Comanche 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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