Dear Editor,
A brief letter to remind you and citizens of an important special election on May 30, 2026, an election to amend the constitution, per NCA 25-109.
Simply, our present pronunciation of Mvskoke does not change. Only the spelling from Muscogee to the traditional spelling, Mvskoke. This will conform to the adopted alphabet of 1853 and with the National Council, per NCA 97-27, dated March 31, 1997.
Further, the amendment deletes the word “Creek.” Early explorers could not pronounce the names of many tribal towns; thus, they used “Creek” for settlements along creeks and rivers.
Today, our language and alphabet are primarily used in the present-day hymnal, “Nak-cokv Esyvhiketv” and by the Mvskoke Ceremonial Grounds in conferring warrior names and essential songs, and by the Mvskoke Language program. Also, it is used in numerous facilities and programs within the Nation.
On August 12, 2025, language speakers unanimously consented to the spelling of “Mvskoke,” stating, “The Mvskoke word is powerful and meaningful.”
Mvto editor for this opportunity to remind you and our citizen readers of this important Special Election. Most importantly, let’s vote on May 30, 2026, and express our sovereignty to vote. VOTE YES FOR THIS AMENDMENT.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas Yahola
Mvto Mekko for standing up for our Mvskoke language and culture. In 2001 my cousin Billy and I sat in your office on a delegation for the California Muscogee Creek Association and you told us that it was up to US as individuals to make sure that our language and culture are preserved for future generations. That statement has always stuck in my mind. I also remember that I brought up the name of Mr. Cecil Johnson (my first live language teacher) and you instructed me to tell Cecil Johnson Hensci stonko cepan on your behalf when I saw him again. Mvto Mekko. Nettv henren ocvs.