Commentary From Oce Vpofa Mekko George Thompson on Poarch Creek Casino Expansion
My name is George Thompson; I have been the Oce Vpofa Mekko (Hickory Ground Chief) for 42 plus years. This is a lifetime position…
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Tiger Administration’s 2012 Strategic Planning Conference: Strategic Planning and Jurisdiction Pt. 2
On June 28-29, 2012, the Tiger Administration’s 2012 Strategic Planning Conference and Tribal Stakeholder’s Meeting was held on the Northeastern State University campus in…
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Okmulgee County – Updated
A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Okmulgee county, Oklahoma. Okmulgee county’s boundary lines mirror those of the political boundaries of Okmulgee…
Media Reports Say Musocgee (Creek) Nation Ready for Legal Battle to Protect Hickory Ground – Updated
Several sources across the Internet say that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation is calling for the Poarch Band Of Creek Indians to cease their endeavour…
Top Creek Nation Officials Leave for Political “Gathering” in California One Day Into State of Emergency – UPDATED
Tribal burn bans not issued before departure. On August 2, 2012, Principal Chief George Tiger issued Executive Order No.12-05 declaring a State of Emergency…
M(C)CC Shuts Down Facebook Internet Community Indefinitely – Next Phase Begins
On August 8, 2012, I made the decision to de-activate the Facebook page of the Muscogee (Creek) Citizens Coalition’s Internet Community indefinitely. The decision…
MCN Emergency Management Memorandum Shows Lack of Planning for Rural Residents and Restricted Lands – Tribal Burn Bans Not Mentioned
On August 2, 2012, a State of Emergency was declared by Principal Chief George Tiger due to the extreme heat , drought and fire…
Fire Management: A Tribal Governmental Function
August 4, 2012 As fire season threatens a good portion of the grasslands and woodlands in the Creek Nation and other parts of Indian…
Tiger Administration’s 2012 Strategic Planning Conference: Strategic Planning and Jurisdiction Pt. 1
On June 28-29, 2012, the Tiger Administration’s 2012 Strategic Planning Conference and Tribal Stakeholder’s Meeting was held on the Northeastern State University campus in…
UPDATED – Muscogee (Creek) National Council Passes Bill at Regular Session Authorizing Constitutional Referendum
On May 19 ,2012, the Muscogee (Creek) National Council held their Regular Session in the Mound Auditorium at the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Capital Complex.…