United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma

08/20/2026

On August 5th, The UKB Environmental Department hosted their 4th annual Illinois River Clean-up! With the help of this year’s Summer Youth Employment Program participants, they joined together to help protect and preserve one of our tribes most treasured natural resources.

Together, they floated down the river, collecting trash from both the water and its banks. After a hard day of work, Chief Wacoche prepared a meal for the participants as a thank you for their dedication and efforts.

The UKB is proud to be a good steward of the Illinois River and remains committed to protecting and preserving this cherished resource for future generations.

Let this be a reminder of the difference we can make when we get involved, volunteer, and encourage the next generation to do the same. Together, we can protect the Illinois River and preserve its beauty for generations to come.

08/20/2026

Museum of the Cherokee People announces a call for proposals from Cherokee artists for the upcoming exhibition 'Connected: Cherokee Artists in Relation to Place & One Another,' at MotCP March 12-2027 - December 29, 2027.

Cherokee artists will consider the 7 generations that came before us, the 7 generations yet to come, and how their artwork connects all of these Cherokee people together through place and through their art.

Artists will create a site-specific “mood board" in MotCP’s changing exhibition space linking their art to other Cherokee artists, makers, family members, place, and concepts of homelands. Artists may show representative piece(s) of their art alongside historical or contemporary works, working individually or collaboratively alongside family members or mentors. 7 spaces will be reserved for artists to submit proposals.

This opportunity is open to enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Nation, and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.

Learn more and submit your proposal by Friday, September 18: bit.ly/3UpP03H

08/19/2026

Please join Echota Behavioral Health and Roots and Fruits, Saturday August 22, 2026 at the John Hair Cultural Center & Keetoowah Museum to learn more about the 3 sisters plants, what recipes you can take home using the 3 sisters plants and receive a FREE garden starter box! This is a come and go event from 9am-noon!

08/19/2026

DEADLINE TO CONTEST EXTENDED: AUGUST 20, 2026 BY 5PM

08/18/2026

‼️⚠️ Inadanai Sgadugi (Goingsnake District)⚠️‼️

The Community meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 20th, 2026 has been CANCELED.

Wado

08/18/2026

Illinois District Meeting has been rescheduled and will meet Friday, August 21st at 6pm

08/18/2026

‼️Flint District Area

Sequoyah Baptist Church in Lyon Switch Community will be open all day today for those without power who may need to charge portable devices or just need a place to hang out to keep cool while their power is out.

08/18/2026

Attention UKB Students: The UKB Housing Department College Housing Assistance Program application is available for the fall semester. DEADLINE: AUGUST 31ST, BY 5PM. Applications can be found at: https://www.ukb-nsn.gov/housing

The UKB Housing College Housing Assistance Program is accepting UKB student applicants who qualify, please be sure to get all applications in by the deadline: AUGUST 31, 2026 BY 5PM for the Fall semester. Apps can be found at: https://www.ukb-nsn.gov/housing
Return all requested documents to: UKB Housing Department - College Housing Program, PO Box 746, Tahlequah, OK, 74465

08/18/2026

Stilwell suboffice will be closed tomorrow, Tag office visit will be rescheduled. Wado.

08/18/2026

United Keetoowah Band Health Services, Health Director Carrie Haney and Behavioral Health Director Jennifer Leep had the opportunity to attend a meet and greet for incoming Indian Health Service Director Mark Cruz. We appreciate the opportunity to welcome Director Cruz and look forward to strengthening partnerships that support the health and well-being of Native communities.