Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma

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About The Modoc Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Modoc Tribe:

  • The Modoc Tribe is known for their involvement in the Modoc War of 1872-1873.
  • They were forcibly relocated to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in the late 19th century.
  • The tribe operates the Stables Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.
  • They have a cultural emphasis on preserving Modoc traditions and language.
  • The Modoc Tribe is one of the smaller federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma.

Click to Learn More About the Modoc Tribe

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

Modoc Tribe's Original Lands

Northern California, Southern Oregon

Modoc Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Modoc Nation Behavioral Health Services

Jessica Mullin
jessica.mullin@modocnation.com
918-387-8720
21 North Eight Tribes Trail
Suite B
Miami, OK 74354

Housing Authority:

Modoc Housing Authority

Samantha Belt
modoc.housing@modocnation.com
918-542-8175
22 North Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354

Education and Training:

Modoc Education Program

Syd Colonde
syd.colonde@modocnation.com
education@modocnation.com
918-994-1819
74025 E 103
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Childcare Center:

Modoc Nation Child Development Fund

Regina Shelton, CCDF Director
918-542-7890
418 G St. SE
Miami, OK 74354

Medical Clinics:

Northeastern Tribal Health System

Dr. James Eaton, Director
918-542-1655
7600 State HWY 69A
Miami, OK 74354

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1498
Miami, Oklahoma 74355

Modoc Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Modoc Tribe Geographical Identity:

Northwest Coast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa County

Modoc Tribe Tourism + 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
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: No
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Modoc Tribe

Address:

22 N. Eight Tribes Trail,
Miami, OK 74354

Phone:

918-542-1190

Email:

admin@modocnation.com

Website:

Visit the Modoc Tribe Website

Socials:

Modoc Tribe Politics

Chief:

Robert Burkybile

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

General 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

Modoc Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

360

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Modoc Tribe Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: No
  • 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: Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: No
  • Number of Housing Units: 50
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 0
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Housing to:
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

The Modoc Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Modoc 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 Modoc 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 Modoc 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

The Modoc Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Modoc Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: No
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 0

The Modoc Tribe Compacts and Agreements

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

The Modoc 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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