George Tiger (Mvskoke)

On June 29, 2010, the Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission honored George Tiger with the organization's life-time achievement award. Stricken with polio as a child, Tiger didn't walk until age seven. A member of the Muscogee Creek nation, Tiger is an influential member of the Indian community, serving as a consultant to various tribes and as a liaison between federal, state and tribal governments. Tiger is also a fixture on News On 6 in the Tulsa area, having hosted "Inside Native America" for the past 28 years. Tiger also serves on the National Board of Regents of Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan., and served multiple terms on the Muscogee Creek National Council and is currently serving as the representative for the Creek District.