Native Oklahoma

DURANT, Okla. – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded more than $22.8 million in grants to the tribe.  “The grants from the USDA recognize two of the Choctaw Nation’s primary concerns – preserving our culture and

Tribe continues support of agency’s effort to unite people and resources TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation and its businesses recently presented a $60,000 contribution to the Tulsa Area United Way to help support the agency’s yearlong fundraising campaign. Through annual contributions and employee volunteers, the tribe has supported

Federal judge dismisses Tulsa challenge to enforce Indigenous driver's speeding ticket By Max Bryan The federal courts have once again sided with tribes over whether Tulsa can prosecute Native drivers for traffic violations. U.S. District Judge William Johnson dismissed the case of Hooper v. City of Tulsa

LAWTON, Okla., - After making Comanche Nation Entertainment history as the first team member to hold a 40-year tenure with the company, Stephanie Poemoceah has retired.  Poemoceah first started her career in 1983, the same year Comanche Nation Entertainment opened its first facility, making her one of the first team

Winners to be announced February 12, 2024, in Nashville DURANT, Okla. (Dec. 14, 2023) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has been nominated for the Country Music Association’s (CMA) 2023 Touring Award for Venue of the Year. This is the first time Choctaw Casino & Resort has been nominated for

CATOOSA, Okla. — Leaders of the Cherokee Nation gathered Wednesday to celebrate the signing the Gadugi Corps Volunteer and National Service Act of 2023, which authorizes a new volunteer and national service program empowering citizens to improve their communities. The legislation will authorize up to $3 million annually over four years

Space offers on-site business advising, networking and more  DURANT, Okla. - Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD) is opening a new Chahtapreneur Business Center in Durant this month.   The grand opening will be held on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at the new center, which is located in the