Nicholas Coble

My name is Nicholas Coble. I am a member of the Black Eagle Clan and the grandson of Bill Pepper. I began my work with the tribe in 2014 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, while living in Ponca City. I served as a Contact Representative for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program, working directly with families and gaining a strong understanding of community needs and service delivery. After earning my bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I continued my work through nonprofit organizations as a Systems of Care Coordinator. In this role, I supported families by connecting them with critical resources and services, with a focus on community-based and culturally informed care. I later took a position on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where I worked to support and advocate for families through the Systems of Care program. That experience further strengthened my commitment to serving Native communities and addressing complex social challenges. I returned to Oklahoma to continue serving my tribe as an Indian Child Welfare caseworker and advanced to the position of Director. In this role, I advocated for children, families, and the Nation’s sovereignty, including representing the tribe’s interests in court proceedings. To strengthen my ability to serve in this capacity, I earned a Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma. Through my work in Indian Child Welfare, I was elected as a Member-at-Large and later served in an executive role within the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, collaborating with tribal and state partners to improve outcomes for Native children and families. I currently serve as Museum Director and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, working with our elders to preserve, protect, and present our history and cultural resources in a responsible and accurate manner. I am the father of two daughters. They inspire me to work toward a strong and stable future not only for them, but for all of our Nation’s children. As a candidate for Tribal Council Seat 3, I am focused on strengthening our Nation through responsible governance, relationship-building, and long-term planning. I encourage all eligible voters to participate in the upcoming election this September.