Tribal Administration

Ouachita Cherokee Tribal Administration

Tribal Council

Marlin McKay, Spokesperson
June Wiles
Glenda Vaughan
Thomas Scott
Charles Ray

Ethel Lyles

David Spears

Dean Holt

Board of Elders

Key Eidshun
Wanda Scott
Lyn Dilbeck

Representative

Dr. Timothy Jones, Historian

Clan Mothers

Wanda Scott Bird Clan
Key Eidshun Paint Clan
Marion Steele Wolf Clan
Lyn Dilbeck Deer Clan

There will be an Open Tribal Council Meeting on December 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Lime Tree Restaurant Meeting Room in Mena, AR. Please come a little early and visit! Location is 804 Hwy 71 N. in Mena.

Our Fall Scared Fire will be held at dusk on Oct.23rd. . It will take place overlooking the Sacred Mound used by our ancestors at Taylor Ferry Recreational area on Ft. Gibson Lake. This is the time we put our Fire to sleep for the season. It will be awakened in the Spring. This is our time to honor the Creator of all! Please bring a lawn chair as none will be provided. Also its always a good idea to dress warm and bring a blanket, at times the wind off the lake is pretty cool.

Directions: From US Interstate 40, take the Muskogee Turnpike north toward Tulsa. After passing the Muskogee exits, take Hwy.69 exit(Exit 26). Go north (right) on Hwy 69 to Hwy 51. Go east (right on Hwy 51)which will take you thru the exiting Wagoner. About 7 miles after leaving Wagoner, you will see the Hwy 51 bridge over Ft. Gibson Lake. Before you go over the bridge, there will be a turnoff to the north to Taylor Ferry North Recreational Area and Beach. Take the first gate on the right into the parking area. Go to the north end of the parking area where the ceremony will be held.

Also: The next Tribal Council Meeting will be December 8th at 1:00 PM at the Lime Tree Restaurant Meeting Room in Mena, Ar. Its located at 804 Hwy. 71N. Mena, Ar. Come early, share a meal and visit! Hope to see you soon!

Many Blessings! Lyn Dilbeck