Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma

About The Sac and Fox Nation

Facts About the Sac and Fox Nation:

  • The Sac and Fox were historically associated but geographically separated groups of Algonquian‑speaking peoples.
  • The Sac and Fox were dislocated from Wisconsin to Illinois to Iowa to Kansas and eventually Indian Territory.
  • In early government documents the Sac and Fox Nation was known as the Sac and Fox Tribe of Indians of the Mississippi River.
  • The first treaty with the US government occurred in 1804 with 15 others to follow.
  • Legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was of Sac and Fox and Potawatomi descent.

The Sac and Fox Nation's Original Lands

Sac and Fox Nation Geography

Sac and Fox Nation Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

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

Contact the Sac and Fox Nation

Physical Address:

920883 S. Highway 99 Building A
Stroud, Oklahoma 74079

Mailing Address:

920883 S. Highway 99 Building A
Stroud, Oklahoma 74079

Phone:

(918) 968-3526

Website:

Socials:

Sac and Fox Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Principal Chief

Randle

Carter

Date Elected:

9/20/2023

Next Election Date:

8/28/2027

Sac and Fox Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Blaine
  • Canadian
  • Creek
  • Lincoln
  • Logan
  • Oklahoma
  • Pawnee
  • Pottawatomie

Congressional District:

5

Tribal Population:

3,949

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

9,277

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

1992

Gaming Compacts by Year:

6/1/2005, 8/27/2018

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Intergovernmental Co‑Operative (10/2/1991, 4/8/1992), Law Enforcement (8/27/1992), Tobacco (11/4/2013, 6/25/2021)

Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma Resources

Law Enforcement:

Sac and Fox Nation Capitol Police

Andrew Selsridge, Chief
356159 E. 926 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74078

Education and Training:

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Education Director

Edwina Butler Wolfe
butler-wolfe@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
918-968-3526 x 2043
920963 S. Hwy 99
Stroud, OK 74079

Childcare Center:

Yellow Earth Learning Center

Sonya Birdhead, Director
918-968-9445
930085 S. 3562 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74079

Housing Authority:

Sac and Fox Nation Housing Authority

Cora Thomas
cthomas@hasf.net
405-275-8200
201 N. Harrison
Shawnee, OK 74801

Behavioral Health Center:

Black Hawk Health Center

Robert Lincoln
robert.lincoln@ihs.gov
918-968-9531
356110 East 930 Rd.
Stroud, OK 74079

Medical Clinics:

Black Hawk Health Center

Dr. Linda Blunt, Director
918-968-9531
356110 E. 930 Road
Stroud, OK 74079

Sac and Fox Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): PCL5NAEB5PE6

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 31

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 $32,301,008.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $33,580,342.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $4,637,703.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $0.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $12,844,096.00
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 $43,189.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $176,781.00
Broadband Grant $988,168.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $267,360.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $283,590.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $2,144,747.10
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $49,019.36
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 $0.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $495.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $134,668.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $27,342.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $79,736.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $0.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $352,893.00

Sac and Fox Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 1

Number of Hospitals: 0

Offers Dental: Yes

Offers Pharmacy: Yes

Offers Residential Treatment: Yes

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $589,393.00
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) $263,374.00
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) $234,651.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $66,821.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $3,097,762.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

Sac and Fox Nation 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:
414

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribal Designated Housing Entity (TDHE)

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 1,018

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)$9,675.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$260,757.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$1,834,840.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$0.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$5,915,054.00
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$100,690.00

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