Weekly Newsletter
Tribal leaders in Oklahoma scramble to keep BIA services afloat amidst DOGE closures
Under the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, Bureau of Indian Affairs offices are undergoing sudden and unexpected layoffs and closures across the state. Tribal leaders are taking matters into their own hands to mitigate the impact on
Elevated Elegance: The Return of Grace and Glam at the 2025 RES Indigenous Fashion Show
Sky-Eagle Collection leads an all-star cast of Indigenous designers showcasing their work in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated Indigenous Fashion Show at the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit (RES) is set to make waves on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas. This year’
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4LIFE Profile
Name: Loran Kirk
High School: Jay High School
College: Northeastern State University
Sport Played: Football
Hometown: Kansas, Oklahoma
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee Nation
Q and A with Loran Kirk
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee
Favorite Bible Verse:
My favorite bible verse is "Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Player Spotlight
Name: Elaine Berryhill
High School: Okemah High School
College: Undecided
Sports Played: softball, basketball, and track.
Hometown: Okemah Oklahoma
Accomplishments: 1000 Career Point Scorer, 2 Time All-Conference
Q and A with Elaine:
Tribal Affiliation: Muscogee Creek
Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something
Weekly Newsletter
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby cuts ribbon at now-opened OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the resort and indoor waterpark
OKLAHOMA CITY – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby joined other tribal leaders and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt today in leading ribbon cutting ceremonies marking
Chickasaw Nation to celebrate Youth Arts Month March 1
ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation invites all local and communitywide families to celebrate Youth Arts Month (YAM) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, located at 700 N. Mississippi, Ada, Oklahoma.
The initiative encourages public support for quality art programs. Children
ARTesian Gallery & Studios reopens
SULPHUR, Okla. – The ARTesian Gallery & Studios reopened in January following a brief closure to repair damage caused by an EF3 tornado on April 27, 2024. To celebrate the reopening, the gallery is hosting “Playing with Light,” an exhibition of a Chickasaw artist.
Located across the street from the Artesian