Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

Home › Oklahoma Tribes › Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

About The Seminole Nation Tribe

Facts About the Seminole Nation:

  • The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is descended from the Seminole people who were forcibly relocated from Florida in the 19th century.
  • The Seminole Nation is known for its unique language, which is a Muskogean language.
  • The Green Corn Ceremony is one of the most important cultural events for the Seminole people.
  • The Seminole Nation has a rich history of resistance, notably during the Seminole Wars.
  • They operate several businesses, including the Seminole Nation Casino.

Click to Learn More About the Seminole Nation

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

Seminole Nation's Original Lands

Florida

Seminole Nation Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Wewoka Indian Health Center

Daniel Sherron
405-257-6282
36640 US 270
Wewoka, OK 74884

Housing Authority:

Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

Chelsea Fish
executivedirector@hasok.org
405-257-6604
120 W. 4th St.
Wewoka, OK 74884

Education and Training:

Seminole Nation Higher Education/Adult Education

Dayna J. Carpitcher
harjo.d@sno-nsn.gov
405-241-6801
630 N. Main St.
Seminole, OK 74868

Childcare Center:

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Child Development Center

Rickey Postoak, Director
405-716-4324
1920 Reid St.
Seminole, OK 74884

Law Enforcement:

Seminole Nation Whitehorse Police Department

Chris Coker, Chief of Police
405-652-7358
12581 N. S. 3540
Seminole, OK 74884

Medical Clinics:

Wewoka Indian Health Center

Daniel Sherron, Director
405-257-6282
36640 US-270
Wewoka, OK 74884

Seminole Nation Jurisdiction and Geography

Seminole Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Seminole County

Seminole Nation 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: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Seminole Nation

Address:

36645 US-270,
Wewoka, OK 74884

Phone:

405-257-7200

Email:

language@sno-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Seminole Nation Website

Socials:

Seminole Nation Politics

Chief:

Lewis Johnson

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

August

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

General Council

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribe

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Seminole Nation Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

18800

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:

Yes

Language Status:

Endangered

The Seminole Nation Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: All Youth
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • 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: 779
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

The Seminole Nation Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Seminole Nation 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 Seminole Nation 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 Seminole Nation 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 Seminole Nation Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Seminole Nation Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 13
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Seminole Nation Compacts and Agreements

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

The Seminole Nation 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

Explore the Seminole Nation Gallery

Stay Informed!

Subscribe today to stay up to date on the launch of OKNN, tribal news, and more.
SUBSCRIBE

Copyright © 2025 Oklahoma Native News

Privacy Policy

Youtube Facebook