Muscogee (Mvskoke) Creek

https://www.muscogeenation.com/

Muscogee (Mvskoke) (Creek) Nation is a self-governed Native American tribe located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. MCN is one of the 5 Civilized Tribes and is the fourth largest tribe in the U.S. with 99,801 citizens. The government side of the tribe is made up of an executive branch, a legislative body and a tribal court system. MCN is a diverse entity with many facets such as: cultural tourism, gaming, businesses, and a higher learning institution.

By Deanna Lane, 22 August, 2023

Deanna Lane - About

I pay homage and utmost respect to my grandparents and ancestors along my journey and in embarking on co-creating this site. To my grandmothers who raised me in the matrilineal tradition where women run the show. To Nana Mattie (Tuscarora, Eastern Band of Cherokee), my maternal grandmother, who left her ancestral lands in North Carolina for opportunities in the New York City area--who taught me the importance of being water people through a diet of smoked fish, spiced crab and strong intuition. Nana Lane, of Lenape ancestry, always said "don't let the sun set on hate" and stood up to anybody who dared to direct injustice her way. To my grandfather Papa Lane (Creek/Lenape), who ingrained the power of connection to the land--growing food, hunting the traditional way, and fishing so we always knew where and how our food was sourced.

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo, born on May 9, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, stands as an influential figure in American literature, renowned for her contributions as a poet, musician, and author. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo's works often weave indigenous traditions, mythologies, and histories with contemporary themes, offering profound insights into the complexities of Native American identities, histories, and spiritualities in the modern world. In 2019, Joy Harjo's significant contributions to American literature were recognized on a national level when she was appointed the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate, making her the first Native American to hold this esteemed position.

Sterlin Harjo

Sterlin Harjo, a member of the Seminole and Creek nations, has emerged as a significant voice in Indigenous cinema. Born on November 14, 1979, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, Harjo's upbringing in the Seminole Nation has deeply informed his cinematic storytelling, offering a lens into the lives, struggles, and humor inherent in contemporary Native American communities. He co-created the television series "Reservation Dogs" with Taika Waititi.

Muscogee (Mvskoke) Creek