Press Releases
Survey for Needs provided by the American Rescue Plan
We request the honor of you presence for the installation for, Carla J. Wallace, Tribal Treasurer. June 18, 2021, 2:00 P.M. Sac and Fox Nation Community Building 355797 Thakiwaki Road, Stroud Oklahoma.
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Special Governing Council, June 5, 2021. 10 a.m. at the Sac and Fox Nation Reservation Community Building. 355787 Thakiwaki Road, Stroud, Oklahoma 74079.
The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee announces the receipt of a deposit in the amount of $20,444,306.94 on May 20th, 2021. According to the United States Department of the Treasury, this is the first of two installments that will be allocated to the Sac and Fox Nation. The second allocation amount has yet to be disclosed to the Nation. The U.S. Treasury has issued some guidance and FAQs regarding eligible uses of American Rescue Plan allocations. This information may be found here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund/tribal-governments
“American Rescue Plan updates will be provided as the Business Committee receives the information. We look forward to hearing ideas from Tribal Members in the coming days and anticipate a meaningful discussion at our upcoming Governing Council.” – Principal Chief Justin Wood
(Stroud, Oklahoma)- The Sac and Fox Business Committee announced today that they have agreed to an extension with the State of Oklahoma on the Tobacco Tax Compact (“Compact”).
The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee announced today they are forming a task force focused on sovereignty protection.
The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee announced a total of $19,594.00 will be donated to five local schools to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) for students, faculty, and staff. The funding is from the Sac and Fox Nation local government operations donations budget.
The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee is pleased to announce the Sac and Fox Nation was awarded a grant from the Native American Agricultural Fund (NAAF) to provide assistance to Native farmers and ranchers in the Sac and Fox Nation’s jurisdiction who are facing hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sac and Fox Nation receives a $49,645.00 grant to survey historic Sac and Fox sites for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places
The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee approved a $10,000 donation to the Meskwaki Nation (Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa) to assist in recovery efforts after a powerful storm caused significant damage and left many without power this week.