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Judge rejects request from Muscogee Nation to block Tulsa law enforcement
A federal judge has declined to grant a Muscogee Nation request to stop Tulsa law enforcement from arresting or issuing citations to tribal nation citizens.
In February, the Muscogee Creek Nation filed a motion for the Oklahoma Northern District
Choctaw Nation Opens New Housing Options in Durant
Haven Apartments now accepting 6–12-month leases
Durant, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma officially opened its newest multi-family housing unit in Durant, Oklahoma with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 22.
The Haven Apartments in Durant, located on 25 acres, offers 216 one- and two-bedroom units providing a
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United Keetoowah Band one step closer to reopening casino in Tahlequah
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ)
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued an opinion in January stating the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) is an equal successor to the Cherokee Nation’s reservation and granting the tribe the right to
Keetoowah Band Receives Federal Approval for 2025 Gaming Ordinance
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) announced today that the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has officially approved the Tribe’s 2025 Tribal Gaming Code, clearing the way for future gaming operations on UKB Indian lands.
In a letter dated April 14, NIGC Acting
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Inter-Tribal Council passes resolutions supporting Oklahoma forestry department, IHS leader
THACKERVILLE, Okla. – The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution to advance the name and support of Rear Adm. Travis Watts for Director of the Indian Health Service at its quarterly meeting April 11 at WinStar
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Tribal leaders in Oklahoma flag OTA data collection bill as sovereignty infringement
Multiple tribal representatives in Oklahoma are raising concerns over a new bill, arguing that it infringes on tribal and data sovereignty.
Senate Bill 675 would allow the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to access the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Receives $500,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation
Funding aims to address challenges and support Native-owned farms, fisheries, and small businesses
Mesa, AZ - The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (The National Center), a non-profit organization that assists tribes, tribally owned businesses, and Indigenous entrepreneurs with business and economic development has received a $500,000 philanthropic