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


UKB Easily Disproves Claims in Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Statement on Senator Mullin’s Draft Legislative Language
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contrary to the CNO’s assertion that Senator Mullin’s language is consistent with opinions of the federal courts...

Lani Hansen
Aug 62 min read
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Proposed Congressional Language Seeks to Eliminate the United Keetoowah Band’s Sovereignty and Land Rights
UKB Demands Immediate Removal of Termination Draft Proposed by CNO Senator FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tahlequah, Okla. – The United Keetoowah...

Lani Hansen
Aug 52 min read
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Statement from Chief Jeff Wacoche of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
BY: STAFF REPORTS There is a long and painful history in this country of using violent rhetoric to justify the violent treatment of...

Lani Hansen
Jul 142 min read
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Statement from Chief Jeff Wacoche, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Celebrating the Declaration of Muscogee Creek Sovereignty Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “On behalf of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, I extend our congratulations to the Muscogee (Creek)...

Lani Hansen
Jul 91 min read
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Miss Keetoowah Delia Smith emphasizes involvement in tribe
Delia Smith rides through the Tulsa Indigenous Peoples' Day Parade. After holding two titles for UKB, Smith admires the importance of...

Lani Hansen
Jun 102 min read
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Lani Hansen
May 290 min read
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United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tahlequah, OK – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians has declared a state of emergency due to the...

Lani Hansen
May 201 min read
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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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