TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an inter-tribal powwow, parade, and other longtime cultural favorites. Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. Holiday activities will be held Aug. 30 – Sept.

Treat, McCall top Stitt in tribal compacting case at Oklahoma Supreme Court The Oklahoma Supreme Court says the state legislature has authority to override the governor’s vetoes on tribal compacts. By Graycen Wheeler, Robby Korth Last year, the legislature passed bills to extend existing compact agreements with multiple tribal

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – A new exhibit that explores Indigenous identities is coming to the University of Tulsa’s 101 Archer, thanks to a partnership between Twisted Arts and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities. “Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey” celebrates and honors the rich diversity of gender, sexuality, and cultural

Compact ends unless renewed by Governor or legislature in 2024 TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. told more than 100 public school educators Tuesday that renewal of the tribal-state car tag compact this year is critical to ensuring millions of dollars continue to flow to school districts,

The Greatest Show on Dirt makes its first 2024 Oklahoma and Kansas stops MUSKOGEE, OK (March 26, 2024) - Oklahoma and Kansas will welcome The Greatest Show on Dirt this weekend for two nights in the country’s heartland. First up is the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint

Record $1.3 billion in federal funding allocated to Native American housing BY CHEZ OXENDINE Native American housing programs will have access to a record $1.34 billion in federal funding this year following an appropriations package signed into law earlier his month.  The appropriations included long-awaited funding increases for

U.S. Treasurer Chief Malerba gives keynote at Tribal Energy Equity Summit Tulsa, OK - Chief Lynn Malerba, the Treasurer of the United States delivered a keynote address yesterday at the Tribal Energy Equity Summit at RiverSpirit Casino in Tulsa, OK. Chief Malerba, who became the 18th chief of the