Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

About The Miami Tribe

Facts About the Miami Tribe Of Oklahoma:

  • In their own language, Miami or Myaamia translates to “downstream people” according to oral tradition.
  • The Miami‑Illinois language is one of many Algonquian languages dispersed between the East Coast and the Rocky Mountains of North America.
  • The Miami tribe arrived in Indian Territory in 1867.
  • In 1873, the Miami joined the Confederated Peoria to form the United Peoria and Miami Tribe.
  • In the 1930s, the Miami separated from the Peoria to form their own government and received federal recognition as an independent tribe.

The Miami Tribe's Original Lands

Miami Tribe Geography

Miami Tribe Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Find Your Miami Tribe area(s) by Census Data:

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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.

Contact the Miami Tribe

Physical Address:

3410 P. Street NW
Miami, Oklahoma 74354

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1326
Miami, Oklahoma 74355

Phone:

(918) 541-1300

Website:

Socials:

Miami Tribe Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Chief

Douglas

Lankford

Date Elected:

6/2/2022

Next Election Date:

6/7/2025

Miami Tribe Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa

Congressional District:

2

Tribal Population:

7,008

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

575

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

2000

Gaming Compacts by Year:

4/20/1995, 2/6/1996, 1/27/2005

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Miami Tribe Resources

Law Enforcement:

Miami Nation Police Department

Abel Stose, Police Chief
918-542-5585
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

Housing Authority:

Miami Tribe Adult Services

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

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

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 Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): KAALY96KJ6N1

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 35

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

Tribe Provides Indian Child Welfare Services: Yes

Type Amount
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Expenditures $12,432,411.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $30,752,635.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $1,346,214.00
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 $150,647.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $0.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $250,351.00
Broadband Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $106,630.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $0.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $228,960.76
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $5,233.02
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 $12,108.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $83,428.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $0.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $20,066.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $38,193.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $0.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $22,813.00

Miami Tribe 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 $5,984.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $0.00
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) $359,104.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $98,628.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $26,864.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

Miami Tribe 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:
1,600

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribe Operates

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 86

Has a Competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: No

Has/Had a Competitive US HUD Indian Housing Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: No

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$0.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$0.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$80,759.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$2,655.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$3,880,340.00
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