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Muscogee Nation Grants Citizenship to Creek Freedmen

7/24/2025

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In a landmark ruling, the Muscogee Nation Supreme Court has granted tribal citizenship to Creek Freedmen, descendants of enslaved people, upholding the 1866 Treaty. This pivotal decision not only rectifies years of exclusion but also paves the way for healing and unity within the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma, as the citizenship board is now required to acknowledge future applicants.

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In a landmark ruling, the Muscogee Nation Supreme Court has granted tribal citizenship to Creek Freedmen, descendants of enslaved people, upholding the 1866 Treaty. This pivotal decision not only rectifies years of exclusion but also paves the way for healing and unity within the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma, as the citizenship board is now required to acknowledge future applicants.