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Economic Impact Relief 21 - ARP Application
Economic Impact Relief 21 - ARP Application


United Keetoowah Band Signs Model Gaming Compact with State of Oklahoma, Advancing Vision for Economic Growth on Tribal Lands
Chief Jeff Wacoche signing the Model Tribal Gaming Compact with the State of Oklahoma. (LANI HANSEN/SENIOR REPORTER) FOR IMMEDIATE...

Lani Hansen
May 72 min read
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UKB Gaming Code Approved, Restoring Tribal Authority Over Trust Land Operations
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director (File Photo) TAHLEQUAH, Okla.  — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma has...

Troy Littledeer
Apr 182 min read
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Chief’s Corner: Keetoowah Strength Is Found in Law, Service, and Sovereignty
By Chief Jeff Wacoche As the seasons shift and spring returns to Keetoowah communities, I’m reminded once again that our greatest...

UKB Media
Apr 83 min read
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UKB Affirms Tribal Sovereignty in Health and Gaming Decisions
The resolution asserted that the UKB, a federally recognized tribe, was not consulted before the Indian Health Service (IHS) approved the...

Troy Littledeer
Apr 63 min read
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UKB Treatment Services Ranks Third Among Tulsa Addiction Centers
By: Staff Reports TULSA, Okla. — Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services (KCTS) has earned recognition as the third-best addiction resource...

UKB Media
Mar 181 min read
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UKB hosts students from Milton Academy
High school students from Milton Academy, a private preparatory school in Milton, Massachusetts learn about the rich Keetoowah Culture....

UKB Media
Mar 183 min read
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UKB’S first of many Veteran’s Committee Meeting
For exclusive UKB veterans, these meetings will bring support and services to those who have served. Tahlequah District Rep. and veteran...

Lani Hansen
Mar 172 min read
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UKB ICW recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
This plaque was dedicated to the new UKB ICW building to state the services which it provides. The department continues to shed light on...

Lani Hansen
Mar 172 min read
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Oklahoma Station and Diamondhead Resort under UKB Corporate Board
February Council Meeting confirms purchases of OK Station, Diamondhead Resort. By: LANI HANSEN, Senior Reporter TAHLEQUAH, Okla- In the...

Lani Hansen
Feb 213 min read
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PBR’s Caden Bunch wins Tulsa
In case you missed it, Bunch went 3-for-3 to win the PBR Velocity Tour event in Tulsa. By: LANI HANSEN, Senior Reporter TULSA, Okla- As...

Lani Hansen
Feb 172 min read
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The UKB officially launches the PRC Program
Members can utilize services provided by the program without being turned away. Caleen Bolin, is the point of contact whenever patients...

Lani Hansen
Jan 213 min read
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Native Fable Movie Production stars UKB members in short films
Marcus Thompson and Cooweescoowee District Rep Clifford Wofford, assists local movie production in projects. Cast of "Bison Quest"...

Lani Hansen
Jan 171 min read
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Stay warm during the winter, with firewood from the UKB Environmental Wood Program
The Wood Program offers free firewood to exclusive UKB members in all districts. Staff Pictured L-R: Colton Nofire, Brandon Eagle, Solid...

Lani Hansen
Jan 162 min read
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Chief Joe Bunch reflects on representing the tribe
UKB Chief Joe Bunch at the National Museum if American Indian. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Museum) As Joe Bunch represented for the last ten...

Lani Hansen
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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UKB Tag Agency awaits new facility
Construction progression of the new UKB Tag Agency. (Lani Hansen, UKB Media) The new Tag agency on the tribal complex is expected to be...

Lani Hansen
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Echota Behavioral Health Sets Up Cave Springs Drug Prevention
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER In-school suspension students take a break from the classroom to visit the UKB. TAHLEQUAH – Students from...

Lani Hansen
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Snake Safety
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER Snake Handler Woody Hansen shares the importance of learning about local snakes. TAHLEQUAH – Many people...

Lani Hansen
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Echota Village now open for 2023 season
BY LANI HANSEN SENIOR REPORTER The UKB's Echota Village is now open, offering patrons camping and floating adventures along with an RV...

Lani Hansen
May 30, 20232 min read
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UKB helps cave springs softball team
BY LANI HANSEN, REPORTER The UKB Education Department aids the Hornets with new equipment. STILWELL – The Cave Springs High School...

Lani Hansen
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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Grand Opening
BY LANI HANSEN REPORTER Former Education Department employee Della Wolfe sees her vision come to life within the department. TAHLEQUAH-...

Lani Hansen
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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