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Cherokee Nation’s economic impact on Oklahoma exceeds $3B
Tribe brings significant economic support to northeast Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation now drives more than $3.04 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy. The tribe and its businesses continually expand opportunities and advantages throughout northeast Oklahoma by supporting education, growing industries, providing jobs, improving health care, building infrastructure and
Stamp honors Ponca chief who played key role in history
By: Journal Record Staff
The U.S. Postal Service has honored Chief Standing Bear by issuing a Forever stamp bearing his image.
In 1879, Standing Bear won a landmark court ruling that determined a Native American was a person under the law with an inherent right to life, liberty and
GSA tells tribes it wants to work on clean energy “triple wins” with them
BY BRIAN EDWARDS
LAS VEGAS – The head of a federal agency that spends $75 billion annually on federal contracts wants to work with tribes on clean energy projects that can deliver a “triple win” for tribal citizens and the planet.
Robin Carnahan, administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration,
Northeastern State University awarded $2.9M to expand high-speed internet access
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University was awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to enhance its high-speed internet infrastructure and expand broadband access for students.
NSU is one of 61 minority-serving colleges and universities to be awarded funding through the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
“Northeastern State University is proud
House subcommittee hearing highlights bills on land leases in Indian Country
BY CHEZ OXENDINE
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs met last week to discuss and debate two pieces of legislation that could change the way land leases are handled in Indian Country.
The bipartisan HR 1246 authorizes land leases of up to 99 years for land held in
Navajo skateboard stamp designs unveiled at skate park by postal service
By Kylie Werner
Cronkite News
GLENDALE, Arizona – Navajo artist Di’Orr Greenwood got emotional while speaking at the unveiling of the skateboard stamp that she designed in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service.
“This moment is very big for my community as it is the first stamp that means
Native Healing Coalition believes Vatican's statement renouncing Discovery Doctrine lacks accountability
Minneapolis, MN—After decades of advocacy from Native leaders and advocates, the Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, which was created by the Catholic Church and later incorporated into US law. This doctrine led to the colonization and appropriation of Native lands and informed numerous harmful assimilation policies.
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