Native Oklahoma

Tribe brings significant economic support to northeast Oklahoma TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation now drives more than $3.04 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy. The tribe and its businesses continually expand opportunities and advantages throughout northeast Oklahoma by supporting education, growing industries, providing jobs, improving health care, building infrastructure and

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association launches new cannabis enthusiast level membership for individuals to join cannabis policy advancement movement Milwaukee, Wis., — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) launches “Friends of ICIA” membership level, backed by legendary actor and musician Gary Farmer. The ICIA, a national nonprofit founded in 2022, exists

Sulphur craftsman returning to Artesian Arts Festival after 7 year break Michael Cornelius doesn’t consider himself an artist. An abundant collection of gold and silver medallions earned in First American art markets seems to contradict this sentiment. A Chickasaw preservationist, Cornelius earned these awards for cultural objects he has

By: Journal Record Staff The U.S. Postal Service has honored Chief Standing Bear by issuing a Forever stamp bearing his image. In 1879, Standing Bear won a landmark court ruling that determined a Native American was a person under the law with an inherent right to life, liberty and

BY BRIAN EDWARDS LAS VEGAS – The head of a federal agency that spends $75 billion annually on federal contracts wants to work with tribes on clean energy projects that can deliver a “triple win” for tribal citizens and the planet. Robin Carnahan, administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration,

Cotie Poe-Underwood is hastily putting the final touches on her artwork for the annual Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Winning awards during last year’s Artesian Arts Festival and the recent Southeastern Art Show and Market, the budding Chickasaw artist’s current goals include taking home “Best in Show”

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