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Relocated • Resilient • Revitalized

The Modoc Nation is a federally recognized Native American Tribe
under the leadership of Chief Robert Burkybile.

Elected Council Members

Robert Burkybile

Chief

Gina McGaughey

Second Chief

Ramona Rosiere

Secretary|Treasurer

Jessica Mullin

Council Member

Braxton Graham

Council Member

Jack Shadwick

Tribal Judge

MODOC NATION YOUTH CAMP 2023

The Department of Culture Preservation, Language, Education & Library was excited to spend time with our young Maklaks!

MODOC CEMETERY

Look up a gravesite location at the Modoc Cemetery.

Location software by Cemify.

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In anticipation of the storm, Homelands employees

In anticipation of the storm, Homelands employees snow-seeded native plants around the Modoc Ancestral Run camp. Mixes included numerous native grasses, but also boocho and mountain mahogany. Huge thanks to the @orecalrcdcouncil YCC program for donating the extra seed they collected!

All events will be held at the Gathering Place: 70

All events will be held at the Gathering Place: 70425 E 103 Rd, Wyandotte, Oklahoma.

Preparations are underway to host Modoc citizens a

Preparations are underway to host Modoc citizens at the upcoming Winter Gathering and Childrens Christmas party! See you Saturday, December 9th at 11 am, lunch and Santa to follow.

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Great news! The road to the Modoc cemetery and chu

Great news! The road to the Modoc cemetery and church, S 679 Road, is now PAVED. Thanks to Syd Colombe for sending the picture!

Here are the spectacular results from our very fir

Here are the spectacular results from our very first ribbon skirt class! We are so proud of all who were involved.

Thanks to all who participated in our first ribbon

Thanks to all who participated in our first ribbon skirt class on Friday. Lots of fun was had while learning a traditional craft. Special thanks to Vi Colombe for sharing her knowledge!

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The weather could not have been more beautiful on

The weather could not have been more beautiful on Saturday. After the event at the Gathering Place, attendees traveled backroads by caravan to the Modoc Cemetary, led by Monica Super who shared her songs and burned medicine along the way. It was a day of healing, not soon to be forgotten.

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Saturday marked the Modocs Moving Forward: Sesquic

Saturday marked the Modocs Moving Forward: Sesquicentennial Commemoration of Arrival event at the Gathering Place. Special thanks to our guests Monica Super , Devery Saluskin , Lahoma Schonchin, Lynn Schonchin, Joseph Dupris , Ken Sandusky , and Brian Herbert for traveling to share your presence, songs, stories, and thoughts.

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Hockey fans: Chief Burkybile and the Elected Counc

Hockey fans: Chief Burkybile and the Elected Council have purchased a sky loft for the evening of December 2nd at the BOK in Tulsa for Modoc Nation Tribal Members. There are 18 (tickets) spots available. First come first serve. Call 918-325-3185 to reserve.

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For more info see: https://tinyurl.com/26nta8s7

For more info see: https://tinyurl.com/26nta8s7

Our upcoming ribbon skirt-making class is now at c

Our upcoming ribbon skirt-making class is now at capacity and we will not be taking new enrollees. Thank you for your interest!

On November 16, 1873, 153 Modoc POWs arrived in In

On November 16, 1873, 153 Modoc POWs arrived in Indian Territory where they received a tract of land, two and one-half miles square, near the Quapaw Agency and not far from Baxter Springs, Kansas.
In Baxter Springs, Captain Wilkinson conferred with Hiram W. Jones, Indian Agent at the Quapaw Agency as to where to place the Modoc. It was decided to locate them on Eastern Shawnee land where they would be under the direct supervision of Agent Jones. But Jones' Quapaw Agency was little prepared to care for 153 persons with little but loose blankets on their backs. With Scarfaced Charley in command and only one day's help from three non-Indians, the Modoc built their own temporary wood barracks two hundred yards from the agency headquarters. Some were housed in tents.
Erwin N. Thompson wrote in his book Modoc War, Military History & Topography "Here they lived in exile and in poverty. Diseases accomplished what bullets could not".
These accommodations were to be their home until June of 1874 when 4,000 acres were purchased for them from the Eastern Shawnee.
Today we remember their strength and tenacity as we strive to be good ancestors to future generations of Modoc.
#ModocStrong

Reminder that this Saturday marks the 150-year Com

Reminder that this Saturday marks the 150-year Commemoration of Arrival event to be held at the Gathering Place at 10am. Join us as we remember our ancestors with prayer, ceremony, and fellowship featuring special guests from the homelands. A late lunch will be served.

***Modoc Nation families: Family Pres funding is n

***Modoc Nation families: Family Pres funding is now available.***

The application has been sent out via email. Individuals who would like a hard copy in the mail can reach out to the Cultural Preservation & Education office at 918-994-1819. Applications due by Dec 1, 2023 and receipts by January 31, 2024.

The Family Preservation program provides funding twice a year for eligible enrolled Modoc Nation children for school clothes and other approved purchases that support educational and health needs. Eligible children must be enrolled in K-12th. Link to application is available below. You may send back via email, mail, or hand deliver to The Gathering Place or the admin office in Miami: https://files.constantcontact.com/aa6dfef4901/abef3151-f285-4f47-b68f-a731bfebc6dc.pdf

Reminder: We will have a Town Hall Meeting Monday,

Reminder: We will have a Town Hall Meeting Monday, October 13 at 6pm at the Gathering Place at 74025 E 103rd Rd in Wyandotte, OK. Please bring your tribal ID card. This meeting is open for members of all ages.

2023 RYM Event Dates: November 12th – 18th • W

2023 RYM Event Dates: November 12th – 18th
• Why November? November is National Native American Heritage Month
• Why a week? The event was increased to a week creating more event opportunity days, especially for schools, people who work Monday – Friday, and people organizing events.
• Do we have to wear our Mocs the whole week? Nope, choose a day or days, or the entire week
• Is there a main day? The original day will always be November 15th
•Why: A positive opportunity to be united and celebrate tribal individuality by wearing moccasins. We honor our ancestors, and indigenous peoples worldwide, during Rock Your Mocs events and commemorate National Native American Heritage Month
• Why: A positive opportunity to be united and celebrate tribal individuality by wearing moccasins. We honor our ancestors, and indigenous peoples worldwide, during Rock Your Mocs events and commemorate National Native American Heritage Month
• How to join in: Wear your moccasins or Turquoise Awareness Ribbon or RYM T-shirt or organize an event
• Internet: Take a photo or make a video and then post!
• Hashtag: Always use the hashtag #ROCKYOURMOCS with your social media post (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram etc.)
• #RockYourMocs: Type #RockYourMocs in the browser or social media app “search bar” to see people Rocking their Mocs worldwide!

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