Muscogee Nation Committee Approves Filming Deal and Hickory Ground Protection Funds
The Muscogee Nation’s committee unanimously approved a filming deal with Inclined Productions for Looped Square Meat and passed a measure to fund protection of the Hickory Ground sacred site in Alabama.
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TL;DR: The Muscogee Nation’s Land, Natural Resources, and Cultural Preservation Committee unanimously approved a filming agreement with Inclined Productions for Looped Square Meat. It also passed a measure to allocate funds for protecting the Hickory Ground sacred site in Alabama.
Context
On May 12, the committee convened in person on the MVSKOKE Reservation to review two legislative items. The meeting focused on a tribal resolution concerning a location use agreement and a law concerning sacred site protection. Both items received unanimous support from the three members present.
The tribal resolution, designated TR 26-030, would allow the Principal Chief to sign a contract with Inclined Productions for filming activities. Representative Robyn Whitecloud introduced the resolution and it passed with a 3-0 vote.
The protective law, labeled NCA 27-075, creates a special appropriation to cover costs associated with defending Hickory Ground. Representative Darell Proctor sponsored the law, which also passed with a 3-0 vote.
Key Facts
TR 26-030 authorizes the Principal Chief to execute a location use agreement with Inclined Productions, the production company behind 'The Lowdown' Season 2. The agreement permits audiovisual and photographic filming at the Looped Square Meat property. Audiovisual refers to video capture, while photographic refers to still images.
The resolution specifies that the crew may use the site for both video and still photography during the upcoming season. This access supports the show’s need for authentic background footage.
NCA 27-075 directs funds toward legal defense, public relations, and additional legal services for Hickory Ground near Wetumpka, Alabama. The money aims to address disturbances caused by the Poarch Band’s development of the Oce Vpofv casino site, which has impacted burial remains and funerary objects.
What It Means
With committee approval, both measures will advance to the full Muscogee Nation council for a final vote. A successful council vote would enact the filming agreement and release the protection funds.
If the council approves the resolution, Inclined Productions could begin filming at Looped Square Meat as early as the next production window. The timeline depends on internal scheduling and any required permits.
Observers should monitor the council’s decision, any public statements from Inclined Productions about the shoot schedule, and updates on legal actions concerning the Hickory Ground site. These developments will indicate how the nation balances economic opportunities with cultural preservation.
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