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United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Congratulates Angel Goodrich on Induction into National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
TAHLEQUAH, OK — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to tribal member Angel Goodrich on her induction into the National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.
Angel Goodrich, born in Glendale, Arizona, and a proud member of the United Keetoowah Band, has been a shining
Chickasaw’s creation wins first at Red Earth
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Choctaw wedding dress created by Chickasaw artist Melissa Freeman captured top honors recently at the prestigious 39th annual Red Earth Festival, featuring elite First American artists from across the nation.
The full-sized satin, lace and organza veil and train along with a purse, necklace and pucker-toed moccasin
Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders, Research Finds
A new report from The Bridgespan Group and Native Americans in Philanthropy reveals the potential transformative impact through investment in Native communities.
BOSTON—Native communities are driving innovative solutions across climate justice, education, economic development, thriving cultures, and more—offering compelling opportunities for transformative social change. Yet, despite this potential,
United Indian Nations of Oklahoma urges lawmakers to override Governor's veto of MMIP bill
OKLAHOMA CITY — United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) is calling on all Oklahomans to contact their state lawmakers and urge them to override Governor Kevin Stitt's May 5 veto of House Bill 1137, legislation written to remove barriers preventing critical state funding for the investigation of Missing and
Former U.S. interior sec. to keynote Sovereignty Symposium
OKLAHOMA CITY – The former U.S. Secretary of the Interior will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Sovereignty Symposium, to be held at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City on June 12-13. Deb Haaland will deliver her remarks at 10:15 a.m. June 13.
Secretary Haaland, an enrolled member
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Muscogee Nation, Osage Nation, and Quapaw Nation Expression of Unified Approach to Resolving Tobacco Compact Issue with the State of Oklahoma
by Jerrad Moore, Mvskoke Media
MVSKOKE RESERVATION — Leaders from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Osage Nation, and Quapaw Nation (the “Nations”) have committed to collaborate and seek positive action from
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More funds requested for tribal health care, as Oklahoma City Area ranks worst for IHS funding
After the Trump administration took a chainsaw to federal agencies critical to tribal citizens, such as the Bureaus of Indian Affairs and Education, Indigenous leaders feared cuts to tribal health care might be next.