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Cherokee artists represented in Etsy’s Indigenous Artisans Collective
BY STACIE BOSTON
TAHLEQUAH – The Indigenous Artisans Collective is the fourth community to join Etsy’s Uplift Makers Program. Through the program, Etsy, as well as their non-profit partner Nest are putting a spotlight on creators who represent 10 tribes from both the United States and Canada with a handful
First Americans Museum hosts rally to increase Indigenous voter participation in Oklahoma
By Allison Herrera
Democratic candidate for Governor Joy Homeister appears on stage with United Indian Nations of Oklahoma chairwoman Margo Gray at the "Warrior Up to Vote Rally" in Oklahoma City
Prospective Native voters gathered at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City last week to listen to
National Native American Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony to be held Nov. 11 in Washington, D.C.
The National Native American Veterans Memorial opened on Nov. 11, 2020, on the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. This tribute to Native heroes recognizes for the first time on a national scale the enduring and distinguished service of Native Americans in every branch
Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on destination development OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in OKC
OKANA includes riverfront hotel, spa, outdoor adventure lagoon, amphitheater, indoor waterpark, restaurants, First Americans Retail Gallery and conference center
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 31, 2022) – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with tribal, state and Oklahoma City leaders, participated today in the official groundbreaking ceremony for OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.
Online enrollment period for the Water Assistance Programs opens today
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Oct. 25, 2022) – Oklahoma Human Services will begin accepting online applications today, Oct. 25, for the Low Income Home Water Assistance Programs (LIHWAP). This federally-funded program helps income-eligible families with their water utility bill. Applications are accepted online at OKDHSLive.org.
LIHWAP
LIHWAP is a one-time program
Joanna Underwood Blackburn wins first place in textiles at SEASAM
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Joanna Underwood Blackburn is no stranger to bringing home top awards for her innovative and beautifully crafted pottery. Now she has added a first-place award in Textiles at the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM).
“The infinity shawl, titled ‘Fall,’ was handwoven on a loom using various weaving
Nurse practitioner, world traveler
By: Paige Willett, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department
Before Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member Christine Munoz accepted a job with the Tribe’s health services department, she took a tour of the facilities. She lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband at the time, but the experience pushed her
