Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Enacts Moratorium on Data Center Development

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has unanimously enacted a moratorium on data center development within its jurisdiction, making it one of the first Native American tribes to take such action. The resolution, introduced by Glen Chebon Kernell, aims to safeguard community health and natural resources amid concerns about environmental damage following a proposal from a start-up corporation. This initiative aligns with a broader movement among Indigenous communities opposing infrastructure projects that threaten their environment, supported by the No Data Centers Coalition.

Published Mar 20, 2026

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has enacted a unanimous moratorium on data center development within its jurisdiction, becoming one of the first Native American Tribes to do so. Introduced by Glen Chebon Kernell, the resolution aims to protect community health and natural resources.

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Concerns about environmental damage were voiced during a town hall meeting following an approach from a start-up corporation seeking to develop a data center on Seminole lands. This action is part of a broader movement among Indigenous communities opposing tech companies' infrastructure projects that threaten their environment. Honor the Earth, which launched the No Data Centers Coalition in 2025, supports this initiative.