Elected Leaders of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Individuals in the photo from left to right: Secretary Treasurer Donya Williams; Second Councilperson Scott Willard; Chief Douglas Lankford; First Councilperson Tera Hatley; and Second Chief Dustin Olds. This is a photo of the Business Committee of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma circa 2018. The General Council is the governing body of the Nation and the Council, under the authority of the Miami Constitution, elects 5 Tribal members to the Tribal Business Committee in order to conduct the day-to-day affairs of the Nation on behalf of the citizens. There are also a large amount of services provided for citizens: access to the Myaamia Activity Center, childcare, education support and scholarships, and social services, among others.
Photo by Karen Baldwin