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CATOOSA, Okla. — Leaders of the Cherokee Nation gathered Wednesday to celebrate the signing the Gadugi Corps Volunteer and National Service Act of 2023, which authorizes a new volunteer and national service program empowering citizens to improve their communities. The legislation will authorize up to $3 million annually over four years

Space offers on-site business advising, networking and more  DURANT, Okla. - Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD) is opening a new Chahtapreneur Business Center in Durant this month.   The grand opening will be held on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at the new center, which is located in the

Cherokee activist honored for lifetime achievements advancing social justice  TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – One hundred years ago, 27-year-old Ruth Muskrat Bronson stood in the Rose Garden at the White House in a plea for social justice and Indian rights. Representing Native American leaders from the Committee of 100 on Indian Affairs, Bronson

Mesa, Arizona – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) proudly announces a star-studded line up for its upcoming Midyear conference including hip hop artist Christian “SupaMan” Parrish, acclaimed actor Kiowa Gordon, visual artist Tomás Karmelo Amaya, and the newest Netflix star Charley Hogan, who landed her first lead role as

White House Tribal Nations Summit highlights sweeping initiatives for tribal empowerment, economic development BY BRIAN EDWARDS  President Joe Biden hosted the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit this week, emphasizing his administration's commitment to strengthening nation-to-nation relationships with tribes.  The gathering brought together tribal leaders and top

Christmas carols, hot chocolate and more  POCOLA, Okla. (Dec. 8, 2023)- Get in the Christmas spirit at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola where the whole family can join in on the holiday cheer on Dec. 10!  WHAT: The resort will be full of free holiday festivities, including photo ops

CATOOSA, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe’s 16th annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has 733 Indian-owned companies and 180 artists that are TERO-certified vendors able to do business with