Location: Northeastern portion of Okahoma
Population: 3900
Date of Constitution: 1995
Key Facts: Origninally from Great Lakes region
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. 1995. "Constitution of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma." Miami, OK.
ARTICLE XII - JUDICIAL DEPARTMENTSection 1. The judicial authority of the Choctaw Nation shall be vested in a Tribal Court which shall consist of three (3)-member Court appointed by the Chief with the advice and consent of the Tribal Council. One (1) such member,the presiding judge, shall be a…
Much has been written in the mainstream press about Indian gaming and its impact on Indian and non-Indian communities. The debate, however, tends to be focused on Class III or “casino-style” gaming. The effects of Class II gaming have largely been overlooked by the press and, unfortunately, by the…
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