United for Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Announce Tribes’ Impact on State’s Economy
Tribes’ economic impact exceeded $23 billion in 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – First American tribal nations in Oklahoma contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Tribal leaders announced the results of the study – commissioned by United for Oklahoma and the Oklahoma
Trio of First Americans to star in opera
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Three renowned First American opera soloists will combine talents June 13-15 for performances of “Tosca,” a well-known classic Italian opera.
It may well be the first time in history First Americans have been cast in every leading role in an opera, according to Mission Opera, the company
Democrat and Cherokee Nation citizen Amanda Clinton wins decisive victory in special election for Oklahoma House District 71
TULSA, Oklahoma — Democrat Amanda Clinton secured a decisive victory in Tuesday's special election, becoming the fourth consecutive woman and third consecutive Democratic woman to represent House District 71.
"District 71 deserves leadership that shows up, speaks truth, and fights like hell for working people, and that'
Weekly Newsletter
OMC poised to take over mineral estate management
In less than four months, the production, permitting, and leasing of the Osage Mineral Estate could shift to the Osage Minerals Council after more than 100 years of BIA control
by Allison Herrera
For the first time in its history, the Osage
Celebrate summer and Father’s Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center June 14
Celebrate fathers and the return of summer during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Toompalli' (Summer) Festival and Inki' (Father) Day Celebration, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14.
The Toompalli' Festival is a Chickasaw Cultural Center signature event designed to welcome the season of summer
‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ spotlights First American influence on modern-day agriculture
Whether it be ancestors of the past harvesting native vegetation or present-day farmers bailing hay for their cattle to graze in the winter, the Chickasaw people have long appreciated and utilized agriculture for self-sufficiency.
Montford Johnson is a prime example. His life story inspired the feature film, “Montford: The Chickasaw
Vaccine remains key defense as measles cases rise
Often considered a disease of the past, measles is making a concerning comeback in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1088 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 33 U.S. jurisdictions this year as of May 29. A total of 285 confirmed