Government & Politics

National Council Regular Session Yields Another Virtually Unanimous Vote

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Staff Writer On February 25, 2012, the Muscogee (Creek) National Council held its regular session meeting in the auditorium of the Mound Building at the Creek Capital Complex. The regular meeting showed a virtually unified National Council with almost all votes being unanimous. Reverend Jay Downing of Montesoma Baptist Church was on hand to give …

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief George Tiger\’s 90-Day Plan

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On January 28, 2012, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief George Tiger annouced his \”90-Day Plan\” at the State of the Nation Address. Below is the full text from Tiger\’s \”Memorandum Of Understanding\” to the Muscogee (Creek) National Council. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OF PROPOSED 90 DAY PLAN To: Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council DATE: January 28, …

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Chief Tiger\’s State of the Nation Address Sends Message of Policy Reversal and Reform

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By Staff Writer On January 28, 2012, newly elected Principal Chief George Tiger gave his inaugural State of the Nation address in the Multipurpose building located at the Claude Cox Omniplex. The Principal Chief\’s address to the Nation sent signals that his administration is the beginning of a new direction for the Muscogee Nation\’s Executive …

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National Council Overrides Final Vetoes From Ellis Administration

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Staff Writer The Muscogee (Creek) National Council met on January 28, 2012 for the Legislative branches Quarterly Session. Reverend Jimmy Alexander of the New Joy Baptist Church was on hand to give the invocation. The first three items on the agenda involved pieces of legislation that former Principal Chief A.D. Ellis had vetoed previously. The …

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Interview With Newly Elected National Speaker Sam Alexander

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By Edward F. Mouss II M(C)CC: Mr. Speaker, thanks again for this opportunity to interview you and congratulations on becoming National Speaker. The first questions I\’d like to ask are \”What was/is your first order of business as National Speaker? And how have you begun to outline the legislative agenda for the Seventeenth Session of …

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation 2nd Chief Roger Barnett\’s 2012 Inaugural Speech

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Full text of 2nd Chief Roger Barnett\’s Inaugural Speech as provided by the Office of 2nd Chief. January 7, 2012 Inaugural Address Chief Tiger, representatives of the National Council, distinguished guests, citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, I am humbled and honored to stand before you today. Chief Tiger and I have already begun the …

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Statement of Principal Chief George Tiger Regarding Kialegee Casino Plans

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Full text: Statement of Principal Chief George Tiger Press Conference January 16, 2012 I would like to provide some clarification to the publicity surrounding the attempted development by the Kialegee Tribal Town of a Tribal Casino on a restricted Muscogee (Creek) Allotment. This allotment involves two Muscogee (Creek) women whom I respect, and involves the …

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief George Tiger\’s 2012 Inaugural Address

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Full text as provided by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Inauguration 2012 Press Kit January 7, 2012 Inaugural Address TRIBAL CITIZENS, National Council, Employees,Federal and State officials, Tribal Leaders and honored guests, WELCOME!! Before I begin my Inaugural address I want to honor and respect the teachings of our elders by recognizing them for their impact …

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Kialegee Casino Plans Have Ellis Administration Looking to NIGC to Defend Muscogee Jurisdiction

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By Staff Writer As the Kialegee tribe moves forward with plans for a new casino, questions begin to arise as to who has jurisdiction over the piece of property on which the Red Clay Casino is proposed to be built. Adding to an already complex situation, the corporate media is sending an erroneous message to …

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