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NOFO: Indian Affairs announces $1.4 million for tribal tourism grant program
By Tribal Business News Staff
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced the availability of $1.4 million for a grant program aimed at enhancing tribal tourism initiatives.
The funding, authorized under the Native
Summer food benefit program saved by Oklahoma tribes
Nothing says "pro-life" like denying food benefits to children. Earlier this year Governor Stitt rejected millions in federal funding for students to eat lunch over the summer who might otherwise go hungry. Hunger Free Oklahoma reports that at least one in five children are food insecure in our
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Osage Nation files suit after the DOI’s ‘stalling tactics’ hinder self-governance efforts
The Nation proposed that the federal government pay $4.87 million to the Nation to take over BIA functions – $4.36 million of which would come from closing down the Osage Agency and $485,000 from costs
Benjamin Harjo, Jr.'s legacy lives on at his alma mater
Benjamin Harjo, Jr.'s exhibit "From Here To There" is currently on display at the OSU Museum of Art through September 7th, 2024 in Stillwater. His show features 86 original works spanning the entirety of his career. A closing reception will be held from 5-7 p.m.
Minnesota Native, Justin Lapka wins World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant
Winner bests over 1,000 other players to walk away with over $250,000
DURANT, Okla. - A Minnesota native walked away from Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant with over $250,000 after winning the World Series of Poker Circuit main event at the end of July.
Justin Lapka of
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Federal Government acknowledges wrongdoing in Native boarding school policy, DOI report finds
by Thomas Jackson, Mvskoke Media
WASHINGTON D.C. – On July 30, United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the release of the final report by the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The initiative was designed as
Young entrepreneur creates Indigenous candle company
23 year old Kiyah Cisco has merged her love of candle-making with her passion for sharing Native American culture by creating the Indigenous Candle Company. Candle-making was once just a hobby for Cisco until she realized it could be her way to make an impact. She created her company in