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


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


Chief Wacoche Traces Keetoowah Resilience at NSU Symposium
By: Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — At the 52nd Annual Symposium on the American Indian, United Keetoowah Band...

Troy Littledeer
Apr 113 min read


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


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


Representatives of three nations focus on sovereignty during tri-council
BY LANI HANSEN REPORTER TAHLEQUAH –In late June, the Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of the Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band...

Lani Hansen
Jul 25, 20223 min read


Council approves submitting new trust application for 2.03 acres
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR, GIDUWA CHEROKEE NEWS TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council unanimously...

Lani Hansen
Jan 14, 20224 min read


Tribal Council requires Corporate Board to produce quarterly financials
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council voted July 11 to require the UKB...

Lani Hansen
Aug 7, 20205 min read


UKB Court issues injunction against additional Chief impeachment remedies
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Court has issued a temporary injunction to...

Lani Hansen
Jul 22, 20203 min read


Council approves more impeachment remedies for chief; allots CARES Act funds
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council voted June 6 to approve additional...

Lani Hansen
Jun 7, 20204 min read


Joe Bunch remains chief, will receive "reprimand"
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH – The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council voted to approve to impeach Chief Joe...

Lani Hansen
Jan 8, 20204 min read


Impeachment Hearing: What are the charges?
Editor’s Note: Siyo, readers! I wanted to write a quick address before you read this article in an earnest attempt to avoid showing any...

Lani Hansen
Jan 6, 20206 min read


KEETOOWAHS WIN LAND IN TRUST CASE
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled Sept. 5 that the United Keetoowah Band of...

Lani Hansen
Sep 6, 20195 min read


Two resolutions passed at Cherokee Tri-Council
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT Editor KITUWAH MOUND – A resolution declaring a “state of emergency” for the Cherokee language and another asking the...

Lani Hansen
Jul 12, 20193 min read


UKB Tribal Council discusses General Fund budget concerns
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council voted on a proposed cut to council...

Lani Hansen
May 15, 20194 min read


Council debates chartering Bacone College, removes Bird
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - During its March 2 meeting, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council...

Lani Hansen
Mar 22, 20194 min read


Special Meeting sees Council hire two district judges, enter MOU with Full Blood Clothing
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council interviewed attorney Charles Tripp...

Lani Hansen
Feb 26, 20193 min read


Council shares details on finances, postpones approving district judge
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - During its Feb. 2 meeting, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council gave an...

Lani Hansen
Feb 8, 20195 min read


Council places tribal personnel under EDTO
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians passed four resolutions and ratified another during...

Lani Hansen
Jan 26, 20192 min read


Council terminates accounting employees, re-hires Nordwall as EDTO
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - During its Jan. 5 meeting, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council terminated...

Lani Hansen
Jan 11, 20194 min read


Council tables motion involving gaming commission members, approves comptroller
BY BRITTNEY BENNETT EDITOR TAHLEQUAH - The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council voted to table a resolution...

Lani Hansen
Dec 17, 20184 min read
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