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About The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe:

  • The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe is part of the Iroquois Confederacy.
  • They were relocated to Oklahoma in the 19th century.
  • The tribe practices traditional ceremonies and festivals.
  • The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe operates several economic enterprises including casinos.
  • They have a rich history of lacrosse playing.

Click to Learn More About the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe

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

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe's Original Lands

Upstate New York and Ohio Valley

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Seneca-Cayuga Substance Abuse/Counseling Department

Kormah Dorko
kdorko@sctribe.com
918-791-6046
23701 S. 655 Road
Grove, OK 74344

Housing Authority:

Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department

Michelle Morris
mmorris@sctribe.com
918-791-6060
23701 S. 655 Road
Grove, OK 74344

Education and Training:

Seneca-Cayuga Education Department

Carol Brown
cbrown@sctribe.com
918-791-6036
23701 S. 655 Road
Grove, OK 74344

Childcare Center:

Seneca-Cayuga Nation Child Care and Development

Niki Logan, Director
918-791-6055
23701 S 655 Road
Grove, Ok 74344

Law Enforcement:

Seneca-Cayuga Nation Department of Public Safety

Chris Arnold, Director
918-787-9272
24591 S 655 Road
Grove, ok 74344

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Geographical Identity:

Northeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Delaware County
  • Ottawa County

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe

Address:

23701 S. 655 Road,
Grove, OK 74344

Phone:

918-787-5452

Email:

admin@sctribe.com

Website:

Visit the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Website

Socials:

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Politics

Chief:

Charles Diebold

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

2

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Committee

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

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

5000

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:

Bear, Wolf, Turtle

Traditionally Matriarchal:

Yes

Language Status:

Spoken only by elders

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: 10
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • 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: 223
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes, Vouchers
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Seneca-Cayuga 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 Seneca-Cayuga 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 Seneca-Cayuga 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 Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 10
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • 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 Seneca-Cayuga 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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