Government & Politics

A Few Words About Muscogee (Creek) Citizens Coalition Inc.

By Edward F. Mouss II As the Muscogee (Creek) Citizens Coalition (M(C)CC) inches towards 501(c)3 tax exempt status, the time seems right to explain in a little more detail about the vision of M(C)CC and what the organization hopes to accomplish. A good place to start would be from the M(C)CC’s inception. Concept The concept …

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Ellis Executive Order Seeks To Stop Payments Authorized By National Council

By Staff Writer Muscogee Nation Principal Chief A.D. Ellis recently issued Executive Order No. 11-07directing the Muscogee Nation\’s Controller “to withhold payments of any kind” when funds are not available and payments for certain legislative acts passed by the National Council. The order, dated November 2, 2011, specifically prohibits disbursement of funds by the Controller …

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NAACP Resolution Supports Muscogee Freedmen’s Bid for Federal Recognition

By Staff Writer On October 15, 2011, the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People’s National Board of Directors ratified a resolution in support of the Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band’s(MCIFB) petition to become a federally recognized Indian tribe. The resolution was adopted on July 26, 2011, by the delegates to the 102nd Annual …

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Marcy Moore No Longer \”Acting\” As Attorney General

by Staff Writer 10-31-11 On October 17, 2011, Principal Chief A.D. Ellis sent out an executive memo to \”Managers, Directors and Employees\” stating that Marcy Moore would no longer be acting as Attorney General effective October 17, 2011. The memo thanks Moore for her work while serving in the top law enforcement officials position and …

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Overwhelming Majority of Principal Chief Candidates Endorse George Tiger for Chief

Press Release On October 10th, 2011, four opponents in the Muscogee (Creek) Primary for Principal Chief endorsed George Tiger. They included Sam Alexander, Wilson Bear, Alfred Berryhill, and Bert Robison, who have released a strong endorsement letter. “He exhibits all the qualities of a great leader of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation… He knows the necessity …

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Federal Court Orders Muscogee Nation\’s District Court to Dismiss Indictments

Staff Writer On September 8, 2011 the U.S. District Court of the Eastern district of Oklahoma ordered the Muscogee Nation\’s District Court to dismiss cases against 10 former Duck Creek Indian Community employees that were charged with theft-related crimes. According to court documents, \”The tribal court is directed to dismiss the pending indictment against the …

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