The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

About The The Seminole Nation

Facts About the Seminole Nation Of Oklahoma:

  • The Seminole were originally relocated to Indian Territory amongst the Muscogee (Creek) reservation.
  • In 1856, the Seminole officially separated from the Muscogee (Creek) to form the Seminole Reservation.
  • The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is the largest of the three federally recognized Seminole tribes.
  • The Seminole Nation follows a matrilineal descent pattern—band membership passed through the female line in family groups.
  • Traditional houses used in the Southeast swamplands, known as chickees, were made from palmetto (palm) trees.

The The Seminole Nation's Original Lands

The Seminole Nation Geography

The Seminole Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Find Your The Seminole Nation area(s) by Census Data:

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

Contact the The Seminole Nation

Physical Address:

36645 US-270
Wewoka, Oklahoma 74884

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1498
Wewoka, Oklahoma 74884

Phone:

(405) 257-7200

Website:

Socials:

The Seminole Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Principal Chief

Lewis

Johnson

Date Elected:

7/10/2021

Next Election Date:

7/12/2025

The Seminole Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Seminole

Congressional District:

5

Tribal Population:

15,123

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

4,504

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

93-638

Year of Self Governance Entry:

Gaming Compacts by Year:

6/7/2001, 4/26/2005

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Tobacco (11/4/2013, 6/28/2019), Law Enforcement (11/29/2021)

Seminole Nation Resources

Law Enforcement:

Seminole Nation Whitehorse Police Department

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

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

Behavioral Health Center:

Wewoka Indian Health Center

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

Medical Clinics:

Wewoka Indian Health Center

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

The Seminole Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): KJYDNF7PDEF1

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 66

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 $47,830,649.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $99,196,861.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $2,788,605.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $2,054,016.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $72,463.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $0.00
Broadband Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $86,547.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $1,657.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $1,801,704.72
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $41,178.94
Tribal Public Transit Funds $817,006.00

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 $3,467,711.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $0.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $100,017.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $524,502.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $52,847.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $22,326,997.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $117,356.00

The Seminole Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 1

Number of Hospitals: 0

Offers Dental: No

Offers Pharmacy: No

Offers Residential Treatment: No

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $620,448.00
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) $152,953.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $48,767.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $5,199,007.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

The Seminole Nation Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: No

Number of Casinos: 3

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
482

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

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 780

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: Yes

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$1,361,855.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$0.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$2,290,949.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$481,708.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$4,239,320.00
Headstart Program$2,894,131.00
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

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