Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe of Indians

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About The Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe:

  • The Euchee language is unique and unrelated to other languages.
  • Known for their Green Corn Dance, an important cultural ceremony.
  • Historically known as fierce warriors and skilled hunters.
  • Maintains traditional stomp dances and other cultural practices.
  • The Euchee were forcibly removed to Oklahoma during the Trail of Tears.

Click to Learn More About the Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe

Read about the storied heritage of the Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe's Original Lands

Southeastern United States, primarily in present-day Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Resources

Childcare Center:

Through Muskogee Creek Nation

Office of Child Care
918-732-7680
2204 Fox Court
P.O. Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Medical Clinics:

Muscogee Creek Nation Community Hospital

800-219-9458
1800 E Coplin St,
Okemah, OK 74859

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Creek
  • Okmulgee
  • Tulsa

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Tribal Verification Required
  • Number of Hotels: 0
  • Number of RV Parks: 0
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: No
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe

Address:

2450 W 207th St S,
Mounds, OK 74047

Phone:

918-827-6900

Email:

admin@eucheetribe.com

Website:

Visit the Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Website

Socials:

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Politics

Principal Chief:

David Hill

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

January

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

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

1500

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:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

Yes

Language Status:

Endangered

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: No
  • Number of Housing Units: 0
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: Tribal Verification Required
  • 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 Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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 Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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 Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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: County Sheriff

The Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe Compacts and Agreements

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

The Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe 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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