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KIALEGEE TRIBAL TOWN, STATE OF OKLAHOMA SIGN NEW COMPACT
Pictures courtesy of Governor’s Office
OKLAHOMA CITY (JULY 1, 2020) - K.T.T. Mekko Brian Givens and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new gaming compact on Wednesday that will run through 2035.
Mekko Givens said, “I’d like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Governor Kevin Stitt, his administration and the Great State of Oklahoma. On July 1, 2020, Kialegee Tribal Town and the state of Oklahoma entered into a new gaming compact. The wellbeing of our elders and tribal members are always determining factors we consider during negotiations and opportunities that presents itself. As two sovereign entities, Kialegee Tribal Town and the state of Oklahoma see the opportunity to further our diplomatic relationship and work together for the betterment of Oklahoma, communities and citizens through the signing of this compact.
“As a federally recognized tribe we have fought hard for the same economic opportunities other tribes are allowed and have come up empty. During these uncertain times, we only wish to provide for our tribal members when they need us.” 2nd Warrior Agnes Givens said.
Mekko Givens also wished to show his appreciation to Klint Cowan with Fellers Snider Attorneys At Law and the Kialegee Tribal Town Business Committee for their hard work and many hours devoted to improving Kialegee Tribal Town.
Kialegee Tribal Town is one of several formal tribal towns of the Creek Indian Nation, now of the State of Oklahoma. K.T.T ratified their constitution in 1942, becoming a Federally Recognized Tribe under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of Congress.
KTT submitted the gaming compact to the U.S. Department of Interior on Wednesday, which can be read by <clicking here>.
Mekko Givens said, “I’d like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Governor Kevin Stitt, his administration and the Great State of Oklahoma. On July 1, 2020, Kialegee Tribal Town and the state of Oklahoma entered into a new gaming compact. The wellbeing of our elders and tribal members are always determining factors we consider during negotiations and opportunities that presents itself. As two sovereign entities, Kialegee Tribal Town and the state of Oklahoma see the opportunity to further our diplomatic relationship and work together for the betterment of Oklahoma, communities and citizens through the signing of this compact.
“As a federally recognized tribe we have fought hard for the same economic opportunities other tribes are allowed and have come up empty. During these uncertain times, we only wish to provide for our tribal members when they need us.” 2nd Warrior Agnes Givens said.
Mekko Givens also wished to show his appreciation to Klint Cowan with Fellers Snider Attorneys At Law and the Kialegee Tribal Town Business Committee for their hard work and many hours devoted to improving Kialegee Tribal Town.
Kialegee Tribal Town is one of several formal tribal towns of the Creek Indian Nation, now of the State of Oklahoma. K.T.T ratified their constitution in 1942, becoming a Federally Recognized Tribe under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of Congress.
KTT submitted the gaming compact to the U.S. Department of Interior on Wednesday, which can be read by <clicking here>.
| KTT_Compact Press Release 07-03-20.pdf |
Offices Remain Closed-
On June 24, 2020, Mekko Brian Givens extended the closure of the K.T.T. offices through Friday, July 31, 2020. The offices are now scheduled to reopen for limited access on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM.
On June 24, 2020, Mekko Brian Givens extended the closure of the K.T.T. offices through Friday, July 31, 2020. The offices are now scheduled to reopen for limited access on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM.
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Kialegee Tribal Town
P.O. Box 332
Wetumka, OK 74883
Mekko Brian Givens
1st Warrior Jeremiah Hobia
P.O. Box 332
Wetumka, OK 74883
Mekko Brian Givens
1st Warrior Jeremiah Hobia