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Ghost Dances & Court Battles: Native Religion & the Law

"If you're Catholic, you don't need a Congressional Act to pray. If you're Jewish or if you go to a temple or if you're Muslim, you don't need a congressional act because your religion is not prescribed, but theirs

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Tribal nation sounds alarm over potential legislation hindering its economic, trust land rights The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is sounding the alarm over a draft of Congressional language. UKB leaders say the language would terminate the tribe’s right to trust land as well as its basic economic

Josh Abbott Band to Take Stage at Comanche Nation Casino

LAWTON, Okla. – The Josh Abbott Band will take the stage at Comanche Nation Casino on Saturday, Aug. 23, with gates opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. The performance will launch Comanche Nation Entertainment’s new concert series, bringing artists to Southwest Oklahoma.   “This

Bedré commemorates 25 years with sweet celebration

DAVIS, Okla. – Bedré Fine Chocolate commemorated its 25th anniversary with a special celebration June 16, offering guests a glimpse of the chocolate making process and an opportunity to indulge in delectable treats. Purchased by the Chickasaw Nation in 2000, Bedré Fine Chocolate blends ancient tradition with modern flavor to produce

Freshman State Representative Amanda Clinton secures approval for interim studies exploring improved Tribal relations and large-scale data expansion

TULSA — Only weeks after being sworn in as the new Oklahoma House District 71 Representative, Amanda Clinton (D-Tulsa) is following through on key priorities she outlined during her campaign. The newly elected representative proposed interim studies on two topics that constituents identified as important to them, and on Friday, Speaker

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What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ means for Indian Country and the Osage Nation Health care remains protected, but the sweeping federal cuts will have impacts on energy, education, and housing programs by Allison Herrera, Osage News President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1)  into law on July

Does Trump even know what ‘Redskins’ means?

The US president has ordered the Washington Commanders NFL team to reinstate their former name. For Native people, this is deeply troubling by Troy Littledeer President Trump has come off the bench to pick a fight no one wanted to have. He has ordered the Washington Commanders NFL team to
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