Perseverance of Mvskoke Futurity for Off-Reservation Citizens

<p class="p1">This study explores how community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods can be applied in public policy to center Indigenous voices in research involving the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Using a mixed-methods design, the study analyzed quantitative and qualitative survey data from off-reservation Muscogee citizens (n=100) and qualitative interviews with reservation-based citizens (n=5). It examines how the Nation perceives efforts to increase Muscogee cultural awareness among citizens living beyond Muscogee boundaries in Eastern Oklahoma, and how these groups can be effectively engaged. Findings reveal dissatisfaction with existing Tribal resources among off-reservation citizens, a cultural disconnect in Muscogee traditions, and a strong desire for increased cultural participation/inclusion. The study discusses the policy implications of expanding culturally grounded outreach initiatives, highlights the need for further research, and addresses the ethical concerns in the increased accessibility of traditional Indigenous knowledge/culture.