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About The Wyandotte Nation Tribe

Facts About the Wyandotte Tribe:

  • The Wyandotte Nation descends from the Wendat Confederacy.
  • Known for their skilled craftsmanship, especially in pottery and beadwork.
  • Participated in significant trade networks in the Great Lakes region.
  • Fought alongside the French during the French and Indian War.
  • The Wyandotte Nation celebrates an annual powwow to honor their culture and traditions.

Click to Learn More About the Wyandotte Nation

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

Wyandotte Nation's Original Lands

Great Lakes region, including parts of present-day Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario

Wyandotte Nation Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Bearskin Health Care

Kelly Friend
kfriend@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-2282
1 Turtle Drive
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Housing Authority:

Wyandotte Nation Housing Department

Kathy DeWeese
kdeweese@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6336
918-678-6339
14325 Porcupine Rd.
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Education and Training:

Wyandotte Nation 477 Program

Cristi Hudson
chudson@wyandotte-nation.org
wn477@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-3268
64790 East Highway 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370-2098

Childcare Center:

Wyandotte Nation Childcare Center

Christi Hudson
64700 E Hwy 60 Rd.
Wyandotte OK 74370

Law Enforcement:

Wyandotte Tribal Police Department

Ronnie Gilmore, Chief
64700 E Hwy 60 Rd.
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Medical Clinics:

Bearskin Healthcare & Wellness Center

Kelly Friend, Director
918 678-2282
1 Turtle Drive
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Wyandotte Nation Jurisdiction and Geography

Wyandotte Nation Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa

Wyandotte Nation Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 2
  • 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 Wyandotte Nation

Address:

5 Council Fire Road,
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone:

918-678-2297

Email:

info@wyandotte-nation.org

Website:

Visit the Wyandotte Nation Website

Socials:

Wyandotte Nation Politics

Chief:

Billy Friend

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

October

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

General 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

Wyandotte Nation Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

7150

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Tribal Verification Required

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

Tribal Verification Required

Language Status:

Endangered

The Wyandotte Nation 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: 111
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 595
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, 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 members, All Indians in jurisdiction, All people, including non-Indians
  • 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, By Local Tribal Partner

The Wyandotte Nation Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte Nation Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Wyandotte Nation Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: Tribal Verification Required
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Wyandotte Nation Compacts and Agreements

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

The Wyandotte 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

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