Native Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Deep discussions on important issues affecting Native American tribes will combine with a celebration of cultures during the 36th Sovereignty Symposium, June 11 and 12. The event is hosted by the Oklahoma City University School of Law and will be held downtown at the Skirvin Hilton. This year’

Festival entertainment rounded out with Christian favorites, Choctaw Artists  DURANT, Okla. – The concert lineup for the 2024 Choctaw Labor Day Festival will feature country music classics, gospel favorites and more. This year’s festival, August 30-September 1, will be held on the historic Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma.  Headliner

Nearly 20% of class are Native, including three Cherokee citizens TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation will graduate its inaugural class during a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 16, in Tulsa. Three Cherokee citizens are among the first students to graduate from

Hall of Fame will enshrine six contemporary Native American icons on Oct. 5 in Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA CITY -- The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the six outstanding individuals receiving induction into the 2024 Hall of Fame class. The 2024 National Native American Hall of

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts wins big at SBC Awards North America  Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year  DURANT, Okla. (May 13, 2024)- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts won big at the 2024 SBC Awards North America in New York Thursday night, taking home three

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Lakecrest Casino and Hotel in Carter County Resort property minutes from Lake Murray includes 89-room hotel, casino, resort pool, conference space, RV Park and more ARDMORE, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting ceremonies May 7 for Lakecrest Casino

TULSA — Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation will celebrate a monumental achievement on May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduates from the country’s first tribally affiliated medical school. The commencement ceremony for both OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and OSU-COM