United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma

06/18/2026

The UKB Education Department requests that parents contact their children's school for enrolment verification for back-to-school assistance. You will need enrolment verification to qualify for back-to-school assistance. Applications will be released in the next few days.

06/18/2026

Today we helped celebrate the 20th Anniversary of UKB Henry Lee Doublehead CDC, who proudly serve our community and children of Tahlequah! We appreciate all the teachers, managers and directors! Congratulations 🎉

06/16/2026

Chief Wacoche and Congressional Delegate Holland are representing the UKB at Sovereignty Symposium! The UKB exercises our treaty-based rights every day - working to have additional lands placed into trust, fighting for the healthcare we are owed, and advancing economic development.

06/12/2026

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Next Friday, all UKB Tribal Offices will be closed to observe Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

FREE MIT Tulsa Advanced Sciences Camp
A good opportunity for our Keetoowah students in high school who might be interested in MIT.

06/12/2026

Listed is the Saline, Sequoyah and Tahlequah Districts for the 2026 Preliminary Voters list, please make sure you are listed under the correct district. IF not then contact UKB Enrollment Office by June 15th. The number is 918-871-2797.

06/12/2026

In memory of former Tribal Administrator Jennifer Cole-Robinson
Today two of our UKB grads who are Lillye Smith, 2026 Salina High School Graduate and Valedictorian and J'Lee Ramsey, 2026 Maryetta 8th Grade Graduate and Co-Valedictorian both were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Both of these young ladies received the Jennifer Cole-Robinson Scholarship.

Wado family of Jennifer, Chief Wacoche, Illinois District Rep Janelle Adair, Saline District Rep Charles Smoke, Tahlequah District Rep Sammy Allen and all those who made this happen for these two young ladies and to remember JCR. Wado to all who came today to help celebrate grads and remember someone who meant so much to us.

06/12/2026

Stilwell Suboffice will open at 1pm on Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th. The office will not be open in the morning for both days.

06/11/2026

Tomorrow Saline, Sequoyah and Tahlequah Districts will be posted

Listed is the Flint, Goingsnake and Illinois please make sure you are listed in the correct district for the 2026 Preliminary Voters List. IF you are not then let the Enrollment office know by June 15th! IF you are listed and are still in the same district, and do not need to make any changes please pass the word along.

06/10/2026

Reminder we will be closed from 8am-Noon and reopen at 1pm tomorrow

Out of respect for former Tribal Administrator Jennifer Cole-Robinson and her family, the UKB Tribal offices will be closed Thursday, June 11 from 8am-Noon and reopen at 1pm to allow employees to attend services.

Please keep the family, community and Tribe In your thoughts and prayers.