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Beyond Gaming: How Tribes are building long-term prosperity

For many tribal nations, gaming remains a cornerstone of economic success. But across Indian Country, tribes are increasingly looking beyond casinos to create new opportunities for future generations. According to Jordan Phelps, Relationship Manager with BOK Financial's Native American Financial Services group, tribal diversification has evolved significantly over

Choctaw Nation donates $17,000 in matching funds for Town of Tamaha storm siren

Tamaha receives town’s first storm warning system TAMAHA, Okla. - The Choctaw Development Fund contributed $17,975 in matching funds to the Town of Tamaha to purchase the town’s first storm siren. The Town of Tamaha was awarded $17,975 from a Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant, and

SEASAM seeks artists for 2026 show and market

The 2026 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth are now accepting applications from artists representing federally recognized Southeastern tribes. SEASAM and SEASAM Youth will take place Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma’s quarterly meeting addresses Native health care, prediction markets, Oklahoma general election preview and Native voter engagement

The University of Tulsa hosts the summit on Aug. 27 and features multiple Tribal, state and local leaders TULSA, Oklahoma – United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will bring Tribal leaders and partners from across the state together Thursday, Aug. 27, in Tulsa for discussions on federal Indian health policy, Tribal

Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform tribute to George Jones and Tammy Wynette at McSwain Theatre

ADA, Okla. — Music lovers are in for a treat as husband-and-wife duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer bring classic country soul and charm to the McSwain Theatre 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in a tribute to country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette. “They are very sweet people

ANNOUNCING THE U.S. PREMIERE OF REQUIEM FOR AMERICA BY MOHICAN/MUNSEE-LENAPE COMPOSER BRENT MICHAEL DAVIDS, IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOV 14

Performances by Boston Cecilia Chorus, Native American Chorus, Opera Singers, and Orchestra BOSTON, MA — Hailed for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera-theater, White Snake Projects (WSP) presents the U.S. premiere of Brent Michael Davids’s monumental orchestral work Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People. This profoundly

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant wins 24 Casino Player Magazine Best of Gaming Awards!

Resort picks up 17 first-place finishes DURANT, Okla. - Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant won 24 Best of Gaming Awards, Casino Player Magazine announced this month. The Durant resort won 17 first-place awards, including Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Pool and Best Poker Tournaments. The resort also picked up
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