Delaware Nation of Oklahoma

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About The Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Delaware Nation:

  • Known as the Lenape, they are considered the “Grandfather Tribe” of many other tribes.
  • The Delaware Nation was the first to sign a treaty with the newly formed United States in 1778.
  • They were removed from their original lands multiple times, finally settling in Oklahoma.
  • The Delaware language is part of the Algonquian language family.
  • The tribe operates several enterprises, including casinos and a travel plaza.

Click to Learn More About the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma

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

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma's Original Lands

Delaware River Basin, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Delaware Nation, 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:

Delaware Nation Housing Department

Summer Dutton
sdutton@delawarenation-nsn.gov
405-480-2220
904 W. Petree Road
Anadarko, OK 73005

Education and Training:

Delaware Nation Education Coordinator

Brenda Villalba
bvillalba@delawarenation-nsn.gov
405-247-2448 x 1153
31064 US Highway 281
Building 100
Anadarko, OK 73005

Childcare Center:

Delaware Nation Child Care Program

Jennifer Adams, Director
405-480-0700
PO Box 825
Anadarko, OK 73005

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Medical Clinics:

Delaware Nation Community Health Services

Ambrea Marshall, Director
PO Box 825
Anadarko, OK 73005

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Northeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Caddo
  • Grady
  • Canadian
  • Comanche

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Tourism + 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: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma

Address:

31064 State Highway 281, PO Box 825,
Anadarko, OK 73005

Phone:

405-247-2448

Email:

info@delawarenation-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Website

Socials:

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Politics

President:

Deborah Dotson

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 2 years

Term Begins in:

June

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Committee

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribe

Health Board Governed by:

Tribe

House Board Governed by:

Tribe

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

2295

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:

Wolf, Turtle, and Turkey

Traditionally Matriarchal:

Yes

Language Status:

Endangered

The Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: All Youth
  • Number of Hospitals: Refer to local IHS facilities
  • Number of Clinics: Refer to local IHS facilities
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: No
  • Number of Housing Units: 12
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 60
  • 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
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Seasonally
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members
  • 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, By Domestic Violence Program

The Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Delaware 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 Delaware Nation, 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 Delaware 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 Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Delaware 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: 1
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

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

The Delaware Nation, 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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