Delaware Nation (Western Oklahoma)

About The Delaware Nation

Facts About the Delaware Nation:

  • The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma was once known as the Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma.
  • The Delaware Nation is one of three federally recognized tribes of Delaware Indians in the United States.
  • The Delaware Nation shared a reservation with the Caddo Nation and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes until 1906.
  • The so‑called “surplus” land of the Wichita‑Caddo‑Delaware Reservation was available for purchase by non‑Indians in 1907.
  • The head of state of the Delaware Nation is known as a president.

The Delaware Nation's Original Lands

Delaware Nation Geography

Delaware Nation Geographical Identity:

Northeast

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

Contact the Delaware Nation

Physical Address:

31064 State Highway 281, Building 100
Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 825
Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005

Phone:

(405) 247-2448

Website:

Socials:

Delaware Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

President

Deborah

Dotson

Date Elected:

6/19/2021

Next Election Date:

6/30/2025

Delaware Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Blaine
  • Caddo
  • Canadian
  • Grady

Congressional District:

3

Tribal Population:

2,195

Resident Indian Population in Tribal Service Area (HUD 2025):

589

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

2000

Gaming Compacts by Year:

6/1/2005, 1/24/2023

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Resources

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

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

Housing Authority:

Delaware Nation Housing Department

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

Behavioral Health Center:

Anadarko Indian Health Services

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

Medical Clinics:

Delaware Nation Community Health Services

Ambrea Marshall, Director
PO Box 825
Anadarko, OK 73005

Delaware Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): D3LHTT2LUDH4

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 40

Tribe Provides Law Enforcement in Jurisdiction or Bureau of Indian Affairs Provides: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Tribe Provides Indian Child Welfare Services: Yes

Type Amount
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Expenditures $17,948,117.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $25,219,927.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $305,372.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $0.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $120,459.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $264,559.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $0.00
Broadband Grant $1,745,324.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $450,594.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $150,889.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $428,557.37
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $9,794.91
Tribal Public Transit Funds $0.00

Protection

Type Funding Amount
Disaster Planning and/or Mitigation Grant(s) $0.00
Homeland Security Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Justice, Courts, and Community Policing $0.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $0.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $0.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $146,200.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $33,986.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $1,184.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $311,683.00

Delaware Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 0

Number of Hospitals: 0

Offers Dental: No

Offers Pharmacy: No

Offers Residential Treatment: No

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $5,010.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $24,438.00
Alzheimer Disease Program Grant $0.00
Injury and Suicide Prevention Grant(s) $0.00
Behavioral Health Grant(s) – Check with Tribe/Health Clinic for Other Counseling Services $0.00
Rural/Public Health, Demonstration Projects, and/or Child Insurance Grant(s) $0.00
Cancer Prevention and/or Good Health and Wellness Grant(s) and/or Chronic Pain Grant $0.00
Opioid and Substance Abuse Program and/or Tobacco Control Grant $0.00
Long-Range Medical Research Grant(s) $0.00
Offers Title VI – A and B (Elder Nutrition) $146,200.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $15,463.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $0.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

Delaware Nation Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: No

Number of Casinos: 2

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
719

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribe Operates

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 60

Has a Competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

Has/Had a Competitive US HUD Indian Housing Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$146,200.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$633,112.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$103,569.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$0.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$2,072,116.00
Headstart Program$0.00
Indian School Facility Assistance and Student Transportation$0.00
Indian Equalization Program$0.00
Youth and/or Boys and Girls Clubs and/or AmeriCorps Grant(s)$0.00
Special Education Assistance Grant$0.00