 Proposed seal of the State of Sequoyah | |
| Date | August 21 to September 8, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Location | Muscogee, Indian Territory North America |
| Participants | see below |
| Outcome | Created Sequoyah Constitution |
The Sequoyah Constitutional Convention was an American Indian-led attempt to secure statehood for Indian Territory as an Indian-controlled jurisdiction, separate from the Oklahoma Territory. The proposed state was to be called the State of Sequoyah.
The convention drafted a constitution, drew up a plan of organization for the government, put together a map showing the counties to be established, and elected delegates to go to the United States Congress to petition for statehood. The convention's proposals were put to a referendum in Indian Territory, and received overwhelming endorsement by voters. However, the delegation received a cool reception in Washington, D.C., due to party politics, and failed to secure its goals.
Although unsuccessful, the convention paved the way for the creation of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.