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


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 17, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 min read


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 4, 20251 min read


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 4, 20253 min read


Keetoowah Crew Transplants Rivercane in Conservation Effort
By Staff Reports TAHLEQUAH, Okla. —The United Keetoowah Band Rivercane Conservation Crew completed a transplant project in early...

UKB Media
Feb 27, 20252 min read


United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Chief Jeff Wacoche Testifies Before Congress, Urges Recurring IHS Funding for UKB Tribal Health Services
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Opposes Expanded Healthcare Funding on Cherokee Reservation in Testimony UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche testifies in...

UKB Media
Feb 27, 20252 min read


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 21, 20253 min read


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 17, 20252 min read


Tribal Leaders Navigate Federal Absence at NCAI Winter Session
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche was asked to speak about the M-Opinion during the federal recognition...

Troy Littledeer
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Judge stops White House funding freeze; Tribes worry about what's Next
By Troy Littledeer | UKB Media Director WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Feb. 3, a federal judge put a stop to a White House plan that would...

Troy Littledeer
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Driving Opportunity: UKB Federal Corporation Teams Up with CDLU Truck Driver Training School
By Jeremy Combs, UKB Federal Corporation TAHLEQUAH, OK. — United Keetoowah Band Federal Corporation (UKBFC) is proud to support CDLU of...

UKB Media
Feb 3, 20252 min read


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 21, 20253 min read


Dondi Adkins Teaches Fry Bread Class
By Marilyn Craig, John Hair Cultural Center and Keetoowah Museum Marketing Coordinator TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Dondi Adkins has been making...

UKB Media
Jan 19, 20252 min read


Dept. of Interior Solicitor’s Office Releases M-Opinion Reaffirming the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians’ Jurisdiction on the Oklahoma Cherokee Reservation Historic Announcement Affirms UKB
Historic Announcement Affirms UKB is Successor in Interest on the Cherokee Reservation TAHLEQUAH, OK—January 17, 2025 – The United...

UKB Media
Jan 17, 20253 min read


“Lunch and Learn” Cultural Revitalization Class Makes Frybread
By Marilyn Craig, Museum Marketing Coordinator TAHLEQUAH, OK.— Hair Cultural Center and Keetoowah Museum held a staff development,...

UKB Media
Jan 17, 20252 min read


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 17, 20251 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


Elder Committee Holds First Meeting of New Year
By Marilyn Craig TAHLEQUAH, OK. — UKB Elder Committee held their first meeting of the year on Monday, January 13, 2025, at noon at the...

UKB Media
Jan 13, 20252 min read


UKB Council sworn in
Jeff Wacoche taking oath of office; photo by Lani Hansen. TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma...

UKB Media
Jan 4, 20252 min read


Statement from Joe Bunch, Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
#Press Release# From broadband administration and education funding to sending a Cherokee delegate to Congress, there is opportunity...

UKB Media
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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