March 11, 2021
Media Contact: Jason Salsman
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The Muscogee Nation shares in the celebration with our fellow Nations after today’s news of the affirmation of their reservation boundaries. The significance and joy brought on by these historic decisions, are a feeling we know all too well. But we are also dismayed that, as with the McGirt decision, some state leaders’ reactions are to immediately try to undermine this victory and return to the broken systems of the past through talk of legislation that waters down sovereign authority. We respect the sovereignty of our fellow tribes, and their decisions to do what is best for their respective Nations and citizens. Tribal leaders from these Nations understand the cultural responsibility they have to their citizenry better than anyone. We continue to believe that cooperation, collaboration, and increasing tribal capacity--not legislation that weakens tribal sovereignty--will provide greater security and prosperity for all Oklahomans.