Five Tribes Approve Multiple Resolutions at Tulsa Meeting

Inter-Tribal Council calls for more federal agency consultation on Indian education and homeland security issues.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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During a recent session at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes unanimously approved multiple resolutions. The resolutions called for more formal consultation efforts from federal agencies, especially regarding agreements affecting Indian education programs, and government-to-government dialogue from the Department of Homeland Security.

Why it matters

The Five Tribes, which include the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole nations, are some of the largest and most influential tribal governments in the United States. Their unified call for greater federal consultation and dialogue on key issues affecting Native American communities carries significant weight and could lead to policy changes.

The details

The Inter-Tribal Council session at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa resulted in the unanimous approval of several resolutions by ITC leaders. The resolutions focused on increasing formal consultation efforts from federal agencies, particularly around agreements impacting Indian education programs, as well as calling for more direct government-to-government dialogue between the tribes and the Department of Homeland Security.

  • The ITC session took place in recent weeks at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa.
  • The resolutions were unanimously approved during this recent ITC meeting.

The players

Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes

An influential governing body representing the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole nations, some of the largest and most powerful tribal governments in the United States.

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What’s next

The Five Tribes will likely continue to advocate for greater federal consultation and dialogue on issues impacting Native American communities, potentially through further ITC resolutions or direct engagement with the Biden administration and Congress.

The takeaway

The unanimous approval of these resolutions by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes underscores the continued push by Native American leaders for stronger government-to-government relationships and more meaningful input on policies affecting their communities.