Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

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About The Miami Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Miami Tribe:

  • The Miami Tribe is known for their traditional ribbonwork and beadwork.
  • They have a significant history with the Miami-Illinois language revitalization.
  • Participate in the annual Miami Days Pow Wow celebrating their heritage.
  • Historically involved in fur trading with French and British settlers.
  • Signed multiple treaties with the United States, leading to relocation to Oklahoma.

Click to Learn More About the Miami Tribe

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

The Miami Tribe's Original Lands

Eastern Woodlands, Michigan, Lower Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, west half of Ohio and most of Michigan

Miami Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Northeastern Tribal Health System

Jennifer Barnes, Therapist
918-332-4393
918-332-4390

Emery Mitchell, Supervisor
918-542-1655
7600 S State HWY 69A
Miami, OK 74354

Housing Authority:

Miami Tribe Adult Services

Stacy Williams
swilliams@miamination.com
918-541-1389
3410 P. Street NW
Miami, OK 74354

Education and Training:

Myaamia Education Office

Donya Williams
dwilliams@miamination.com
918-541-2176
3410 P. Street NW
Miami, OK 74354

Childcare Center:

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma CCDF

Tracy Beckwith, Director
PO Box 1326
Miami, OK 74355

Physical Address:
918-541-1353
3410 P Street NW
Miami, OK 74354

Law Enforcement:

Miami Nation Police Department

Abel Stose, Police Chief
918-542-5585
3410 P Street NW
Miami, OK 74354

Medical Clinics:

Northeastern Tribal Health System: Myaamia Wellness Center

Kaitlyn Luttrell, CHR
Rachel Ramsey, PHN
918-541-1300
918-541-2175
2309 W. Newman Rd
North Miami, OK 74354

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1326
Miami, OK 74355

Miami Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Miami Tribe Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa County

Miami Tribe Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • 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
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Miami Tribe

Address:

3410 P Street NW,
Miami, OK 74354

Phone:

918-541-1300

Email:

HR@miamination.com

Website:

Visit the Miami Tribe Website

Socials:

Miami Tribe Politics

Chief:

Douglas G. Lankford

Term of Office:

3 Years

Elections Held:

Every 3 years

Term Begins in:

July

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

Miami Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

7000

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:

Tribal Verification Required

Language Status:

Endangered

Miami 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: 0
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 86
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    Tribal Verification Required

Miami Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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

Miami Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Miami Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 12
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Miami Tribe Compacts and Agreements

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

The Miami 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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