The Sakochee Tribe maintains a fully sovereign and independently governed tribal nation, rooted in tradition, led by hereditary chiefs, and guided by a living constitution. Our government exists to preserve the rights, culture, and dignity of all Sakochee people—especially the long-overlooked mixed-blood descendants of Native ancestry.

The Chief of the Sakochee Tribe serves as the Head of State, symbolizing the spiritual and ceremonial continuity of the people. In the absence of a functioning council, the Chief currently also acts as Head of Government, managing all tribal operations and decisions.

• The office of Chief is hereditary, passed down through the ancestral line.

• The Chief oversees ceremonies, cultural preservation, and serves as the tribe’s spiritual protector.

• The Chief also leads tribal diplomacy and represents the Sakochee people internationally.

The Tribal Council is the governing body tasked with running the internal affairs of the tribe. It is designed to include at least five council members, with responsibilities spanning daily governance, enrollment oversight, cultural programs, and administrative duties.

• Traditionally, council members are elected by the tribal populace.

• At present, due to the tribe’s transitional phase, council members are appointed by the Chief.

• The Council and Chief operate together under the Constitution to guide the future of the Sakochee Nation.

The Sakochee Tribe is governed by a written constitution, which outlines:

• The roles of the Chief and Council

• The rights of tribal members

• The principles of self-determination and cultural protection

In harmony with written law, the Sakochee also honor oral traditions—stories, laws, and customs passed through generations.

Our government is rooted in:

• Respect for ancestry

• Unity of mixed-blood Native peoples

• Environmental stewardship

• All laws and decisions are currently made by the Chief in accordance with the Constitution.

• Upon full reconstitution of the Tribal Council, legislative authority will be shared and balanced between the council and the chief.

• The tribe seeks to resolve internal matters through cultural justice and restorative practices.

The Sakochee Tribe operates as a fully sovereign entity, not dependent upon federal or state recognition for its identity or function. We uphold our sovereignty through:

• Our own constitution

• Our treaties and diplomatic efforts with external governments

• The authority of our hereditary leadership

All tribal settlements and programs fall under this sovereign framework.

The Sakochee government is in a period of dynamic rebirth. In the coming years, the tribe intends to:

• Expand the Tribal Council

• Hold democratic elections to restore full representative governance

• Grow our presence as a sovereign mixed-blood tribal nation—online and in the world