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1839 Cherokee Meat Co. now accepting SNAP benefits

TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation is continuing its efforts to fight food insecurity with 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. becoming a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program retailer. Operated by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP is the most far-reaching, powerful tool available to ensure that all Americans can afford healthy food. The program

Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

By: Associated Press MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) – When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe’s main source of revenue. “The fact that the

NSU Symposium on the American Indian celebrates 50 years in 2023

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University’s annual Symposium on the American Indian will return for its 50th year in April. The weeklong celebration of Native culture and scholarship will take place April 10 – 15 at the NSU Tahlequah campus. “We will celebrate fifty years of scholarship, broadening perspectives, community building,

Kochcha' Market begins March 11

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture & Humanities is putting on its first Kochcha' (Outdoor) Market March 11 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Chickasaw National Capitol grounds in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. This market provides a space for all local artists and farmers to set up

New season, new coach: Mark Dannhoff leads Potawatomi Fire in 2023

By: Mary Leaver, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department A new face will be coaching the Potawatomi Fire during their second season. However, he may be familiar to fans of The Basketball League. Mark Dannhoff will be the new head coach of the Fire when their 2023 basketball season kicks

Chickasaw Cultural Center's film festival set March 11

Acclaimed First American actors, filmmakers to attend SULPHUR, Okla. – “Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher” will be in the spotlight Saturday, March 11, as the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival returns. The Holba' Pisachi' (“Showing Pictures”) Native Film Festival provides a dynamic avenue to

The Thunder signing Lindy Waters III to a main roster deal was a shrewd decision

Waters III was added to the main roster after Eugene Omoruyi was waived earlier this week By J.D Tailor On Tuesday afternoon, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Lindy Waters III has agreed a two-year deal with the Thunder and will now finally be added to the main
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