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Cherokee artist Ken Pomeroy: On ‘adult-sized feelings,’ healing, and the proof that ‘we’re still here’

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

Chickasaw Holiday Art Market set for Dec. 6

SULPHUR, OKLA. – A Chickasaw Holiday Art Market featuring the work of Chickasaw artists is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Artesian Hotel Ballroom, 1001 W. First in Sulphur. Holiday Art Market visitors will discover Chickasaw artwork that makes for the perfect holiday gift.

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Legal conflict continues between Stitt and Drummond MVSKOKE RESERVATION – The conflict between Governor Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond has continued as Stitt responded to Drummond’s refusal to prosecute Indigenous people hunting and fishing on Tribal land without a state-approved license, choosing to attack Drummond for his decision

ᴄʜᴇʀᴏᴋᴇᴇ ɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴ’ꜱ ᴛᴀʟᴇʏᴀʜ ᴊᴏɴᴇꜱ ᴘʟᴀʏꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ᴊᴏʏ, ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ᴘʀᴏᴍɪꜱᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴛᴜʀɴ ʜᴏᴍᴇ

by Troy Littledeer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Long before Taleyah Jones was navigating the relentless pace of Southeastern Conference basketball, she was a second grader in Oklahoma, systematically dismantling a league of boys. It was a co-ed youth league, and her grandfather, Stanley Jones, coached from the sideline. By the team’s

Hushtola Art Market set Dec. 13-14 at OKANA Resort

First American art and artists will be showcased during the annual Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, conducted for the first time at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City. The two-day market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day. The Hushtola (Winter) Art Market

OU Law Announces Expanded Chickasaw Nation – Henry Family Lecture Series

NORMAN, Okla. – Thanks to support from the Chickasaw Nation, the University of Oklahoma College of Law has announced the continuation and expansion of the Chickasaw Nation – Henry Family Lecture Series. Under the new name, the event will continue to showcase thought-provoking discourse surrounding the rule of law to audiences at

Celebrate the season at the McSwain Theatre with holiday shows

Celebrate holiday magic at the McSwain Theatre with two entertaining shows in December. The Christmas Spectacular, featuring Jae L. & Crossover with special guests, is set 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 and the McSwain Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Show, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec.31. “Join us
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