United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees

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About The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees:

  • The UKB are descendants of the Old Settlers, Cherokees who migrated west before the Trail of Tears.
  • The tribe maintains traditional crafts, including basket weaving and beadwork.
  • They celebrate the annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration in October.
  • The UKB language program promotes the use of the Cherokee language.
  • They operate a tribal complex with health, education, and social services.

Click to Learn More About the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma

Read about the storied heritage of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma's Original Lands

Southeastern United States, particularly Georgia, Tennessee,  North Carolina, Alabama, and South Carolina

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Echota Behavioral Health Services

Jennifer Leep
Jennifer.leep@echota.org
918-708-9009
1640 W Keetoowah St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Housing Authority:

Keetoowah Housing Department

Roxana Wilden
rwilden@ukb-nsn.gov
housing@ukb-nsn.gov
918-871-2773
18300 W. Keetoowah Circle
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Education and Training:

United Keetoowah Band Education Department

Dr. Leslie Hannah
lhannah@ukb-nsn.gov
education@ukb-nsn.gov
918-871-2796
18300 W. Keetoowah Circle
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Childcare Center:

Henry Lee Doublehead Child Development Center

Christie Kirk, Director
918-871-2799
18771 W. Keetoowah Circle
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Law Enforcement:

UKB Lighthorse Police

Charlie Dreadfulwater, Director
918-207-9955
4400 S. Whittmore Lane
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Cherokee County
  • Adair County
  • Delaware County
  • Craig County
  • Mayes County
  • McIntosh County
  • Muskogee County
  • Nowata County
  • Ottawa County
  • Rogers County
  • Sequoyah County
  • Tulsa County
  • Wagoner County
  • Washington County

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 0
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma

Address:

18300 W. Keetoowah Circle,
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Phone:

918-871-2800

Email:

info@ukb-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Website

Socials:

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Politics

Chief:

Joe Bunch

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 2 years

Term Begins in:

November

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Council

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

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

14000

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Wolf, Paint, Bird, Long Hair, Deer, Blue, Wild Potato

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Still Sung in Songs

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • 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: 1608
  • 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 Childcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    Tribal Verification Required

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 6

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

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

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma 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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