Muscogee (Creek) Nation

About The Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Facts About the Muscogee (Creek) Nation:

  • Archaeological evidence suggests the Muscogee developed from prehistoric southeastern Woodland cultures.
  • Prior to the Reservation Period, the Muscogee (Creek) consisted of loosely affiliated bands and villages.
  • The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Capitol, built in 1867, is now a National Historic Landmark.
  • The original 1866 Muscogee (Creek) tribal constitution was replaced in 1975.
  • The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has their own law enforcement branch known as the Lighthorse Police.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation's Original Lands

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Geography

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Find Your Muscogee (Creek) Nation area(s) by Census Data:

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

Contact the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Physical Address:

111 S Virginia St
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 580
Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447

Phone:

(800) 482-1979

Website:

Socials:

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Principal Chief

David

Hill

Date Elected:

9/16/2023

Next Election Date:

9/18/2027

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Creek
  • Hughes
  • Mayes
  • McIntosh
  • Muskogee
  • Okfuskee
  • Okmulgee
  • Rogers
  • Seminole
  • Tulsa
  • Wagoner

Congressional District:

1, 2, 3

Tribal Population:

72,169

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

55,817

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

1994

Gaming Compacts by Year:

4/8/2005, 8/17/2018

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Intergovernmental Co‑Operative (6/29/1992), Law Enforcement (12/27/2013, 7/10/2020, 10/7/2020), Tobacco (8/24/2014)

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Resources

Law Enforcement:

Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department

Richard Phillips, Chief of Police
918-732-7800
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Education and Training:

MCN Employment & Training

Dr. Chad Greer
eta@muscogeenation.com
918-732-7773
2202 Fox Court
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Childcare Center:

Muscogee Creek Nation Childcare

Yolanda Lewis, Director
918-732-7680
2204 Fox Court
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Housing Authority:

Muscogee Creek Department of Housing

Little Fields
lfields@muscogeenationo.com
918-549-2500
2951 Northwood Drive
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Behavioral Health Center:

Muscogee Creek Nation Behavioral Health Department

Kyle Sprangle
kyle.sprangle@creekhealth.org
918-623-3010
1800 E Coplin Rd
2nd floor
Okemah, OK 74859

Medical Clinics:

Creek Nation Okmulgee Indian Health Clinic

Kara Lee, Administrator
918-591-5700
1313 E 20th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

The Muscogee Nation Medical Center

Debora Brill
918-756-4233
1401 Morris Dr.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): KDYABRXCN245

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 93

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 $255,324,065.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $441,737,100.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $8,175,808.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $0.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $120,008,260.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $0.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $441,989.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $316,354.00
Broadband Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $294,241.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $109,499.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $12,229,240.81
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $279,505.94
Tribal Public Transit Funds $974,004.00

Protection

Type Funding Amount
Disaster Planning and/or Mitigation Grant(s) $282,913.00
Homeland Security Grant $576,139.00
Grant(s) for Justice, Courts, and Community Policing $2,211,523.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $290,962.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $1,011,338.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $525,379.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $449,113.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $64,413.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $2,845,031.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $505,187.00

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 5

Number of Hospitals: 1

Offers Dental: Yes

Offers Pharmacy: Yes

Offers Residential Treatment: Yes

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $3,370,584.00
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 $607,758.00
Rural/Public Health, Demonstration Projects, and/or Child Insurance Grant(s) $230,616.00
Cancer Prevention and/or Good Health and Wellness Grant(s) and/or Chronic Pain Grant $194,526.00
Opioid and Substance Abuse Program and/or Tobacco Control Grant $3,752,234.00
Long-Range Medical Research Grant(s) $0.00
Offers Title VI – A and B (Elder Nutrition) $331,932.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $120,071.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $2,264,417.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $1,786,617.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $431,170.00

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: No

Number of Casinos: 14

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
4,715

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribe Operates

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 13,351

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: No

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$3,962,909.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$1,581,931.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$15,721,678.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$2,577,820.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$23,944,740.00
Headstart Program$2,833,155.00
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)$31,253.00
Special Education Assistance Grant$1,442,286.00