Independent Entities Flashcards
23 Questions
What is the purpose of the College of the Muscogee Nation?
To offer higher education opportunities for the Muscogee Nation
What does the College of the Muscogee Nation emphasize?
Native culture, values, language, and self-determination
Name 2 of the unique studies the College of the Muscogee Nation offers?
Applied police science, gaming, Native American studies, tribal services, and Muscogee Language.
How many members sit on the Citizenship Board?
5 Members
What is the criteria to be on the Citizenship Board?
Must be creek by blood tracing back to 1906 Dawes Roll
What is the mission of the Citizenship Board?
To verify the lineage of descendants of persons listed on the 1906 Dawes Roll
Do you renew your memberships, if yes, how often?
Yes, every 5 years
What is the purpose of the Election Board?
To maintain the highest level of integrity in conducting the Muscogee (Creek) Nation elections according to the election codes and enforce the election codes.
How many districts does the Election Board?
8
How many members sit on the Election Board?
5
How many members of the Election Board selected?
They are nominated by the Principal chief and confirmed by the National Council.
What are the requirements to be an enrolled citizen of Muscogee (Creek) Nation to vote?
18 years old 1/4 degree Muscogee Creek blood, reside within the district for one full calendar year, registered voter.
What are requirements to be a candidate for Principal Chief or Second Chief?
Principal-$1,500 and second -$1,000
What is the purpose of Mvskoke Media?
To be the voice of the Mvskoke people through distribution of information.
How does the Muscogee Nation News help reach the purpose of Muskoke Media?
It is a bi-weekly publication on the 1st and 15th of every month, going to any enrolled citizen and is free.
How does the Native News Today help reach the purpose of Mvskoke Media?
It is a weekly broadcast covering the issues of Indian country on saturdays 1pm on CW
How does the Native News Today help reach the purpose Mvskoke Media?
With weekly hour long broadcast covering and array of topics on Wenesday 10am on CST 1240
How does the Mvskoke Media Graphic Design and Printing help reach the purpose of Mvskoke Media?
Offers product ranging from design, printing cards and banners to both inside and outside Muscogee Nation
What was the reason Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise started (MNBE)?
To expand the types of businesses operated by the tribe.
How are the profits of MNBE used?
The profits are returned to tribal treasury to be distributed to programs such as social services and to further economics developments within Muscogee Nation.
The professional service department of MNBE provide?
Information services, staff expansion, security to customers worldwide.
What does Muscogee Nation Department of Health provide?
Comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within Muscogee Nation
What happened to the Muscogee Nation Department of Health in February 2021?
The health systems are being transferred from a independent agency back to direct supervision of the Executive Branch.
