Community members will have the opportunity to hear directly from one of the Muscogee Nation’s top leaders later this month as Muscogee Nation Second Chief Del Beaver is scheduled to serve as the featured speaker for the March meeting of the Okmulgee County Democratic Party.

The meeting will take place Thursday, March 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Student Union in the Harlan Room, located at 1901 3rd Street in Okmulgee. Organizers say the event is open to the public, and residents across Okmulgee County and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend.

The evening will focus on the work and impact of the Muscogee Nation, including the many ways the tribal government contributes to the local community, economic development, cultural preservation and public services throughout Oklahoma.

The Muscogee Nation stands today as one of the largest and most influential tribal governments in the United States. With ancestral roots in the southeastern United States, the Nation was historically one of the Five Civilized Tribes before its forced relocation to Indian Territory during the 19th century.

Today, the Nation serves more than 100,000 citizens and operates from its headquarters in Okmulgee, the historic capital of the tribe. The Muscogee Nation is currently recognized as the fourth-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States.

MN leadership emphasizes the value of Estemet, a Muscogee principle that centers on giving, reciprocity, and civic engagement. These values guide the Nation’s ongoing efforts in areas such as:

• Cultural Preservation & Language Revitalization

• Education & Youth Programs

• Healthcare & Social Services

• Economic Development Initiatives

• Community Partnerships Across Oklahoma Through these efforts, the Muscogee Nation has become a major force in both regional development and cultural stewardship.

– Community Conversation Encouraged Organizers of the meeting say the goal of the event is to provide local residents with a deeper understanding of the Nation’s work and its continued partnership with communities across Okmulgee County and the state.

“This will be a great opportunity to learn more about all that the Muscogee Nation does not only for Okmulgee, but for communities throughout Oklahoma,” organizers noted. “We invite everyone to come out and be part of the conversation.”