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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
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Rising Voice: Jr. Miss Keetoowah Grayci Spradlin Honors Her Roots While Inspiring the Future
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director 2023-2025 Jr. Ms. Keetoowah Grayci Spradlin (photo by Troy Littledeer) TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — When...

Troy Littledeer
Apr 162 min read
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UKB Leaders Focus on Health, Sovereignty at Tribal Self-Governance Conference
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director UKB Transit's Toni Workman and Holly Noel at the Self-Governance Conference (Troy Littledeer...

Troy Littledeer
Apr 122 min read
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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
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Keetoowah Museum Welcomes Briggs School Students for Hands-On Cultural Visit
By Marilyn Craig Marketing Coordinator, John Hair Cultural Center and Museum TAHLEQUAH, Okla.  — Nearly 150 students from Briggs School...

UKB Media
Apr 112 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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Lani Hansen
Mar 310 min read
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Keetoowah Students Win Art Awards
“The JHCC&KM Gift Shop prides itself on having a variety of wares made by Keetoowah members. We also are proud of supporting our...

UKB Media
Mar 202 min read
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Title VI Conference Highlights Collaboration and Training in Minneapolis
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director MINNEAPOLIS — Ronald Holden, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Title VI...

Troy Littledeer
Mar 181 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 Federal Corporation Advances Economic Growth and Tribal Digital Sovereignty at 2025 Reservation Economic Summit
Jeremy Combs | Marketing Manager, UKB Federal Corporation Las Vegas — The United Keetoowah Band (UKB) Federal Corporation made a strong...

UKB Media
Mar 173 min read
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Chief Wacoche attends TIBC in DC
Chief Wacoche met acting Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Brian Mercier in D.C. (courtesy photo). WASHINGTON — Like last year,...

UKB Media
Mar 171 min read
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Museum’s Back to Basics Kicks Off the Gathering and Harvesting Series
MARILYN CRAIG | Museum Marketing Coordinator Pretty-Sky Wilden examines a buckbrush bush that will be planted on tribal grounds (courtesy...

UKB Media
Mar 173 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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Editorial: Arkansas Razorbacks and the Celebration of Native American Heritage
The Razorbacks are lighting the path, and Indian Country is stronger for it.

Troy Littledeer
Mar 52 min read
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Chief Attends American Indian Chamber of Commerce of OklahomA Luncheon
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond (Left) with UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche (courtesy photo). TULSA, Okla.—UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche...

Troy Littledeer
Mar 41 min read
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Chief's Corner: Keetoowah Resilience Shines Amid Funding Fight
By Jeff Wacoche Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — February was...

UKB Media
Mar 43 min read
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