I live in Miami and have for 19 years now, our town is extremely pleasant with a vast amount of history along with beauty etched everywhere. Sure there are imperfections with our little town but there is not one perfect town out there anymore these days!! Do we have bad streets with potholes...yes, Do we have some rude people...yes, Do we have a mushroom farm that stinks up the town from time to time....yes, Do we have questionable people with drug issues...yes but welcome to living in the US and the ongoing epidemic this country faces. As far as the hotel stay I can only guess it was at the Best Western which it is directly by the gas station in town, it is a fairly cheap place to stay that being said everyone knows you get what you pay for. If you was to stay at Holiday Inn, Microtel, or even the Hampton which are still within the same location I am sure it would have felt more secure due to their "security" measures they ensure there. Miami has several different Tribes within the town one of the many is "A tribe called the Miami Tribe" we hold our heritage to heart. Education is key-- A person with knowledge goes further than those who assume. We are very proud of who we are as we should be as fellow Miamian's and/or natives! As a Native American woman I hold offense to tag reference, we show guests visiting our community that many tribes CHOOSE to reside in this town we have blended very well, those who are not tribal have embraced our cultural ways which is one of the many reasons why we thrive as a community. Our crime rate is a 1 compared to a 100. This small town we know the moms and pops everywhere, we can let our children play and enjoy their lives without constant fear because our police officers, firefighters, BIA, business owners and or the guy next door ensure safety for our children. The town is flourishing each year, it has created new jobs, new possibilities and it is offered to ANYONE or EVERYONE who is willing to work a job on "tribal land". The casinos are plentiful of course in this area but if it wasn't for people from all over the US visiting they would not exist, you can not blame the tribes for people's choices again being educated helps. Miami along with the surrounding communities welcome all people to come visit or to create a new start here! Yakoke (Thank You)
Danielle | Miami, OK | Report Abuse

The Native American car tags are all over Oklahoma. If you are a relative of someone on the dawns rolls and have Cherokee blood, you can get Indian benefits. Such as free health care, car tags, etc. but this is all of Oklahoma. Not just Miami. Also Miami might have some bad places and it has gone down hill since the Goodrich tire plant went out. My grandparents live there and the people are nice, the small town feel is great and the history is rich.
Jennie | Tulsa, OK | Report Abuse