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TULSA, Oklahoma -- United Indian Nations of Oklahoma is issuing an advisory to Tribal citizens across Oklahoma to remain vigilant and to carry Tribal identification, along with any state- or federally issued identification they may possess. This advisory comes amid expanded immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs

Inter-Tribal Council calls for better federal consultation, addresses education opportunities for Native students Five tribes vote unanimously to approve multiple resolutions TULSA, Okla. — During a recent session held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes called for more formal consultation efforts from

Merry Christmas from Native Oklahoma Magazine As Christmas draws closer throughout our town and communities, the familiar sights and sounds of the season remind us of what truly matters. From the glow of lights on Main Street to the carols sung in church halls and community events, this holiday is

Did you know the Choctaw people never say goodbye? They say “Chi pi̱sa la chike” (until we meet again). SAN MATEO, California — Halito! The Choctaw language is more than a means of communication; it’s a living expression of the Choctaw people’s identity, values and sovereignty. Today, the

$150,000 in gaming and hospitality scholarships awarded  CARROLLTON, Texas - The third annual Choctaw Nation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament raised more than $319,000 for the Chahta Foundation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship Program.   The tournament was held at the Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, on Oct.

SBA orders 8(a) firms to submit financial records by Jan. 5, raising stakes for tribal contractors by Brian Edwards, Tribal Business News The U.S. Small Business Administration on Friday directed every firm in the 8(a) Business Development Program to submit detailed financial records within 30 days, expanding

by Troy Littledeer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There is a specific kind of sadness that a child isn’t supposed to understand. It is heavy, quiet, and usually reserved for people who have lived long enough to lose something they cannot get back. Ken Pomeroy found it when she was 7 years