Like many native americans, the creek were rounded up, pushed through the trail of tears, and ended up in oklahoma. Sarah rector march 3, 1902 july 22, 1967 was an african american member of the muscogee creek nation, best known for being the richest colored girl in the world or the millionaire girl a member of the race. Second, it will provide information regarding our plight as citizens of the muscogee creek nation as it pertains to our political rights, defined by the creek. Muscogee creek nation is in an agreement with imagenet consulting with laserfiche rio ecm platform. We suggest that you clear your mind of other indian tribes and understand that creek history is unique and shared only with the other 4 slave holding tribes. Tulsa the muscogee creek nation has purchased the rights to franchise rexs chicken throughout its eightcounty jurisdiction. Reprints of this map are available from hearthstone legacy. Creek nation indian territory 1905 map tulsa, muskogee. We understand these records may not be altered or destroyed except as authorized. The table below is for information purposes only and may not represent a complete list of legislative amendments that alter the code as last published in the fivevolume muscogee creek nation code annotated, second edition, october 2010. Obituaries published in the muscogee nation news of muscogee creek citizens from 1970 to date. Muscogee international has a 100% satisfaction rating for successfully completing all projects. The government side of the tribe is made up of an executive branch, a legislative body and a tribal court system.
Muscogee creek nation 2951 n wood dr, okmulgee, ok 74447. This publication shows the location of allotments given to members of the creek nation. Emergency repairs are defined as unforeseen circumstances which are detrimental to the health and safety of the family and are not attributed to homeowner. Official languages include muscogee, yuchi, natchez, alabama, and koasati, with muscogee retaining the. Many of the lower muscogee creek had settled in the new homeland after the treaty of washington in 1827. Ceremonial hope pendleton blanket muscogee creek nation. It is our responsibility to honor this commitment in accordance with the terms of the muscogee creek nation department of health code of conduct, and related policies procedures, and standards developed by the department of health. Native american history of muscogee county, georgia. The creek nation is comprised of six political districts. Muscogee creek nation is a selfgoverned native american tribe located in oklahoma. Certain categories also receive print copies of the years issues. Finding your ancestors, their records the creek freedmen. For the majority of muscogee people the process of severing ties to a land they felt so much a part of proved impossible. The nation descends from the historic creek confederacy, a large group of indigenous peoples of the southeastern woodlands.
Muscogee creek nation history muskogee, oklahoma source. Hastains township plats of the creek nation was published by e. The creek language, also known as muscogee mvskoke in creek, is a muskogean language spoken by the muscogee creek nation and seminole indians in florida and oklahoma. This database includes notations taken directly from the printed book, which lists the names of allottees, their roll number, and if the allotment was. I have seen a story about his wife, nannie, that says she was entrusted with the gold of the tribe but lost it and her possessions. First, it will serve as a resource, providing historical facts regarding the history and cultural heritage of the african creek indian freedmen. Muscogee creek nation election office home facebook.
See more ideas about native american history and native american indians. United states american indians oklahoma indigenous peoples of oklahoma muscogee creek nation. Creek translation services english to creek translations. Find 10 listings related to creek nation tribal offices in okmulgee on. Although our goal is to produce the most current, correct and clearly expressed data possible, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Muscogee creek nation campus map mcn tourism creek festival mcn directory okmulgee rising city of okmulgee ok dept. The muscogee, also known as the muskogee, muscogee creek, creek, mvskokvlke, or the muscogee creek confederacy pronounced m.
Muscogee creek nation, american heart association partner for public event to promote heart health. The bia began a voluntary urban relocation program. The purpose of this website is to provided information to the public about registered sex offenders residing, visiting, working, or going to school within the muscogee creek nation indian country. This office provides services to citizens of the muscogee creek nation of oklahoma or to potential citizens in giving direction or assisting in the lineage verification process of the muscogee creek. The following resources are available for researching your indian ancestry. A custom pendleton created for the principal chief james floyd administration. Muscogee creek nation incorporates proactive measures to stop the spread of covid19 virus. The creek nation library offers advice to people wanting to prove that they have creek heritage and get their tribal membership card. See more ideas about native american and native american history.
Scholarship opportunities are made possible by donors. The citizenship board office is governed by a citizenship board consisting of five members. Graham is a very energetic man who has become passionate in the efforts of being educated and educating others on the genealogy and history of the five civilized tribes through the dawes commission, and particularly the muscogee creek nation. Contract health muscogee creek nation department of health. Exploring your heritage is truly a blessed endeavor and a labor of love. Feel free to read the descriptions of the many scholarships we offer. Our purpose is to provide supplemental financial assistance to creek students pursuing a college level education. His father theodore blue graham was an original allottee, roll number newborn freedmen 671. Muscogee creek nation department of health implements new pharmacy policies in response to covid19 crisis.
The mcn department of housing was established with the mission to provide tribal citizens with safe, efficient and affordable housing. There are over 39 muscogee creek nation careers waiting for you to apply. Alabama, florida, georgia and eventually oklahoma languages. There are 5 categories of membership in the muscogee genealogical society. Muscogee creek nation is a selfgoverned native american tribe located in okmulgee, oklahoma. Home of chitto harjo located near pierce, oklahoma was home of muscogee leader who opposed the breakup of muscogee government in the early 1900s. If you are searching for a connection to one of the five tribescherokee, chickasaw, choctaw, muscogee creek, and seminoleconsult the dawes final roll. According to article iii, section 4 of the muscogee creek nation s constitution, full citizenship in the muscogee creek nation shall be those persons and their lineal descendants whose. The creek nation british traders called them ochese creek indians, after the ocmulgee river tributary in georgia, where many of the tribal towns existed when trade began. The muscogee creek nation is a federally recognized native american tribe based in the u. Creek indians trace their ancestry through the female line. Federally recognized indian with proof of membership via a tribal.
For each ancestor, there is a descendants chart generated by family tree maker software. This office provides services to citizens of the muscogee creek nation of oklahoma or to potential citizens in giving direction or assisting in the lineage. The muscogee creek nation 1974 constitution continued the 1867 constitutional organization of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government, with. The five tribes include cherokee, chickasaw, choctaw, muscogee creek, and seminole tribes. The emergency repair of privatelyowned homes program provides emergency repair services for lowincome tribal citizens that reside within the muscogee creek nation tribal jurisdiction. Lewis does appear in the 1860 census slave schedule with two slaves living in the creek nation in the country west of the state of arkansas. Many of the rolls were prepared in order to facilitate and record various payments to the creek nation and its citizens from the federal government by treaty.
Ancestors of muscogee creek freedmen seek reinstatement. Welcome to the muscogee creek nation sex offender registration website. Conchardee is a place a few miles north west of talladega. The following is a list of the available creek nation census rolls. Search for other social service organizations on the real yellow pages. If you are a current employee of muscogee creek nation government, please enter your work. Every location is unique determine what is now available, and go from there. Gathering of californias creek citizens by eli grayson july 12, 2007 at 09. Nov 02, 2011 the muscogee creek nation based in oklahoma is federally recognized, as are the poarch band of creek indians of alabama, the coushatta tribe of louisiana, and the alabamacoushatta tribe of texas. Muscogee creek nation public sex offender registry. The chs program also receives health care funds from the muscogee creek nation to. The government side of the tribe is made up of an executive branch, a.
Hastains township plats of the creek nation oklahoma. In addition to the past performance detailed below, muscogee international has completed numerous other contracts, both in the continental united states and globally, in highrisk areas such as afghanistan. Muscogee nation news 1988 creek nationokmulgee okmuscogee nation news 17. The children belong to the same clan as their mother.
If you are a new applicant you must have an email address in order to complete this form. World war i native american warriors home facebook. We meet those needs by providing home ownership, emergency home repair and rental programs. Individual includes electronic access to two issues peryr. Behavioral health muscogee creek nation department of health. This is a portion of a oklahoma and indian nation map by j. This final roll is the basis for determining eligibility for tribal citizenship.
Muscogee nation news 2009 creek nationokmulgee okmuscogee nation news 39. There are thousands of pages of documents relating to creek freedmen and their history within the muscogee creek nation. More then just identifying lineage, digging up your roots can blossom into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, a sweet and keen understanding of previously unknown origins, and a fun activity which may become more then just a hobby. Army enforced the removal of more than 20,000 muscogee creeks to indian territory in 1836 and 37. A conversation w muscogee genealogist rick fogarty youtube. Mar 10, 2010 the first 2010 meeting of the muscogee genealogical society will be held saturday, march 27, at 3. Muscogee, hittite, koasati, yuchi, natchez and shawnee alliances. The muscogee creek nation has eliminated more than 100 jobs at its clinics and hospitals, and the chief said when looking at the upcoming fiscal year, there. The program consists of trustrelated services mandated by the various. Apply to cook, environmental specialist, housekeeper and more. Official languages include muscogee, yuchi, natchez, alabama, and koasati, with muscogee retaining the largest number of speakers. Once you have identified the places to contact, and know what is. The muscogee their recognized name are not a tribe, but a confederacy of 100 or more tribes called tribal towns united in a single government. The mississippian culture was a moundbuilding native american culture that flourished in the united states before the arrival of europeans.
Learn about the types of funds we offer to help our muscogee creek nation citizens receive a higher education. Angel ellisreporter tulsa, oklahoma muscogee creek nation principal chief david hill and river spirit casino resort chief executive officer pat crofts announced the extended temporary closure of all 11 muscogee creek nation casinos, including river spirit casino resort, through may 31. The traditional creek alphabet was adopted by the tribe in the late 1800s. The effective compliance and ethics program framework. Muscogee creek citizen and third generation genealogy research professional rick fogarty recently visited with mvskoke media to talk about his life. He will be speaking about the 2nd creek indian war. Goldringwoldenberg institute of southern jewish life native american applications for enrollment in five civilized tribes 18981914 source. The department of higher education, a program of the department of education and training, administers grants and scholarship programs to enrolled citizens of the muscogee creek nation. The muscogee creek nation mcn election office carries out the daily tasks and duties for all work pertaining to the muscogee creek nation. Guide to creek indians ancestry, family history and genealogy. Freedmen, a category where they listed anyone with visible african ancestry, regardless of their proportion of creek ancestry. The area of my birthplace and residence is located near amarillo texas. Some sided with the americans, while others with the british during revolutionary war. All members except library members receive electronic access to two annual issues of muscogiana for the current year.
It was named after the muscogee branch of the creek indians. Mvskoke, from the muscogee branch of the muskhogean family home territories. The tribe has its own program for enforcing child support payments. Policies muscogee creek nation department of health. The muscogee creek nation, reintegration program provides intensive case. Mcn is one of the 5 civilized tribes and is the fourth largest tribe in the u.
View additional oklahoma county and indian nation maps here. As time goes on, more and more information will be placed on the web everyday, kind volunteers to archival businesses are scanning old publications and directories, and putting them into repositories. Clan members were closely related so they had to marry someone from a different clan than his or her own. Built in 1894 and run by the presbyterian church, this was the largest boarding school built within the muscogee creek nation. The muscogee creek nation geospatial department provides these maps and other geographic data on this website as a public resource for general information only. Muscogee speaking towns took a leading role in the formation of the people of one fire or creek confederacy during the late 1600s and early 1700s. Library genealogy assistants help around 800 people a year to find an ancestor that was alive in indian territory between 1898 and 1906, when the dawes rolls were. In the summer of 1790, mcgillivray and 29 other muscogee chiefs signed the treaty of new york, on behalf of the upper, middle and lower creek and seminole composing the creek nation of indians, ceding a large portion of their lands to the federal government and promising to return fugitive slaves, in return for federal recognition of muscogee. In general, the dawes rolls list individuals who lived with their tribe in indian. Their original homelands are in what now comprises southern tennessee, all of alabama, western georgia and part of northern florida. Use the dawes rolls to trace your ancestry to one of the five tribes. New muscogee creek nation careers are added daily on. This office provides services to citizens of the muscogee creek nation of oklahoma or to potential citizens in giving direction or assisting in the lineage verification process of the muscogee creek people. Visit us exhibits classes and programs education museum collections.