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


chief's statement to the public
The statement is in regards of the proposed appropriations language. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "I swore a sacred oath to defend the...

Lani Hansen
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Inherently Sovereign: Celebrating 75 years
The 75th Annual Keetoowah Celebration will be held October 4th. Chief Jeff Wacoche gives his address at the 74th Annual Keetoowah...

Lani Hansen
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Groundbreaking on UKB First Council House
The Historic Council House will include four offices and council chambers for meetings. The four UKB Tribal Officers were joined by...

Lani Hansen
Aug 12, 20251 min read


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 6, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 min read


United Keetoowah Band seeks new ambassadors
Apply now to be the next Jr. Miss and Miss Keetoowah for 2025-2027. By: LANI HANSEN, Senior Reporter TAHLEQUAH, Okla- With the 75 th ...

Lani Hansen
Jul 16, 20252 min read


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 14, 20252 min read


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 9, 20251 min read


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 10, 20252 min read



Lani Hansen
May 29, 20250 min read


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 20, 20251 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


Keetoowah’s celebrate Earth Day
Environmental Director Merinda Reamy and Solid Waste Manager Robert Downing welcome everyone to the Earth Day cleanup. Volunteers supported by picking up trash, enjoying a walk and planting trees. BY: LANI HANSEN, Senior Reporter TAHLEQUAH, Okla- The United Keetoowah Band’s Office of Environmental and Recycling Program hosted a “cleanup day” for Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held in 1970,

Lani Hansen
Apr 23, 20251 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 12, 20252 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 11, 20253 min read


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 11, 20252 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 8, 20253 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 6, 20253 min read
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