MVSKOKE RESERVATION – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council held a Regular Session in person on Nov. 15 at the Mound Building.
The MCN National Council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
NCR 25-004 A resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council selecting Owen Sapulpa to the Board of Directors of OneFire Holding Company, LLC. Representative Patrick Freeman Jr. sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
Sapulpa’s term will last until October 25, 2028.
TR 25-108 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a professional services agreement for legal services between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board and Rod W. Wiemer, P.C., Attorney at Law. Representative Thomasine Yahola Osborn sponsored the bill, which was adopted 14-1. Representative Joyce Deere voted against the bill.
Wiemer P.C., Attorney at Law will provide legal services in case SC-23-10.
TR 25-109 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a professional services agreement for legal services between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Election Board and the law firm of Savage O’Donnell Affeldt Weintraub. Rep. Osborn sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, Savage O’Donnell Affeldt Weintraub will provide representation in election matters.
TR 25-110 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the maintenance of roadways and associated rights-of-way constructed or improved by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Transportation Program. Representative Charles McHenry sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the Nation will make improvements to various public roadways designated as MCN Tribal Transportation Program Routes located in Oklahoma.
TR 25-111 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation approving the update of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Long Range Transportation Plan with the addition of the routes listed as attachment “A” – MCN NTTFI 2026. Rep. McHenry sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the Nation will make improvements to new routes that will include road design, construction, maintenance and planning.
TR 25-112 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute a separate memorandum of understanding with Preston Schools for the maintenance of parking lots and associated rights-of-way constructed or improved by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Transportation Program. Representative Robyn Whitecloud sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the Nation will make improvements to various parking lots designated as MCN Tribal Transportation Program Routes located at Preston Public Schools in Oklahoma.
TR 25-113 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation supporting the addition of new routes, as identified in Attachment “A” – MCN NTTFI 2026, to the Nation’s existing National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory and requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs add these new routes to the Nation’s National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, these new routes have been identified within the Nation’s Reservation and are eligible for inclusion in the Nation’s National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory.
TR 25-114 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute a separate memorandum of understanding with seven Oklahoma Counties for the maintenance of roadways and associated rights-of-ways constructed or improved by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Construction Program. Representative Darryl Proctor sponsored the bill, Rep. Cloud cosponsored it.
The seven counties identified in the law are Tulsa, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, McIntosh, Muskogee and Hughes.
TR 25-115 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute a separate memorandum of understanding with eight Oklahoma cities for the maintenance of roadways and associated rights-of-way constructed or improved by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Transportation Program. Representative Mark Randolph sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
The eight cities identified in the law are Coweta, Sapulpa, Winchester, Tulsa, Henryetta, Castle, Okmulgee and Eufaula.
TR 25-116 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the nomination of Bobby Howard to serve as the Department of Public Safety Commissioner for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Representative Sandra Golden sponsored the bill, which was adopted 11-4. Representative Anna Marshall, Rep. Randolph, Representative Dode Barnett, and Rep. Whitecloud voted against the bill. There was no discussion.
According to the law, Howard’s term will end on January 31, 2031.
TR 25-117 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to effectuate and execute the settlement of a lawsuit between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Ross Group, et al. for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health. Rep. Barnett sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
TR 25-118 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending TR 18-089 (A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation approving the sale of beer and liquor at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Gaming Facilities). Rep. Hufft sponsored the legislation, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, TR 18-089 needs to be amended to include the new gaming facility in Coweta and the new address of Creek Nation Casino – Eufaula at 1045 Birkes Road.
NCA 25-077 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation establishing the Mvskoke Technology and Innovation Park (“Mvskoke Tech Park”). Rep. Freeman and Representative Robert Hufft sponsored the bill, which failed to pass 4-11. Rep. McHenry, Rep. Osborn, Rep. Cloud, Rep. Whitecloud, Rep. Randolph, Rep. Golden, Representative Mary Crawford, Rep. Dode Barnett, Representative Leonard Gouge, Rep. Proctor, and Rep. Deere voted against the bill.
The bill was previously postponed from the Oct. 25 Quarterly Session. In the bill, it states that the purpose of the park was to create economic diversification, sustainable growth and resilience. According to the legislation, the park would have been developed at Looped Square Ranch and would have improved technology infrastructure for the Tribe. During discussion, representatives were critical (URL Link Here) of the legislation’s lack of details.
NCA 25-110 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Purpose Area 6: Children’s Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities Grant Funds for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Children & Family Service Administration. Rep. Gouge sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the $450,000 grant will allow MCN Children and Family Services to improve child abuse or neglect investigations. It will decrease caseloads, increase public community outreach and update policies and tribal code.
NCA 25-111 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the United States Department of Education for the benefit of the Department of Education and Training. Rep. Crawford sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the $2,944,515 grant will be used to implement a “MCN Elevate: Innovation and Opportunity (MCN-EIO) project.” It will provide opportunities for students to succeed in Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) entrepreneurship. It will also provide career readiness and college preparation for Native Youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
NCA 25-112 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Program. Rep. Marshall sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, the $16,000 grant will be used to purchase 125 car seats, car clinic signs, traffic cones, sandwich boards, portable canopies, latch manuals, pool noodles, and brochures.
NCA 25-114 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of funds for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Lighthorse Police Department for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services FY 2025 Cops Office Tribal Resources Grant Program – Equipment and Training. Rep. Barnett sponsored the bill, which was adopted into law 15-0.
According to the law, it will expend $900,000 that will be used to pay for travel for department employees to attend required CTAS New Grantee Orientation Training and purchase twelve 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit vehicles.
NCA 25-115 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Tribal Child Support Enforcement Program Grant for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Child Support. Rep. Golden sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, it will expend $3,126,730.28 to operate the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Child Support.
NCA 25-117 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending NCA 14-029 (A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation appropriating funds for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival) as amended by NCA 23-026. Rep. Hufft sponsored the bill, which failed to adopt into law 7-8. Rep. McHenry, Rep. Proctor, Rep. Randolph, Rep. Whitecloud, Rep. Barnett, Rep. Crawford, Rep. Golden and Rep. Gouge voted against the bill.
If adopted, the law would have provided an additional $833,000 for next year’s 50th anniversary Festival. Rep. Golden was openly critical of the bill, stating that the additional funds were unnecessary. Rep. Randolph said this bill asked for too much money during a time when citizens are struggling with food insecurity.
NCA 25-118 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation repealing MCNCA Title 30, Chapter 7, entitled “Parliamentarian to National Council”. Rep. Freeman sponsored the bill, which was adopted 14-1. Rep. Whitecloud voted against the bill.
According to the law, there is a need to repeal MCNCA Title 30 because it is not fiscally prudent to hire a parliamentarian. The law further states that the position has been vacant for decades.
NCA 25-119 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the KFC Foundation Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant for the benefit of the Reintegration Program. Rep. Crawford sponsored the bill, which was adopted into law 15-0.
According to the law, it will expend $10,000 for a food preservation and distribution pantry.
NCA 25-120 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food and Nutrition Service for the benefit of the Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Representative Mary Crawford sponsored the bill, which was adopted 15-0.
According to the law, it will expend $40,471 for the continued administration of the program.
To view the full agenda, visit www.mcnnc.com.
