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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation has secured a $1.4 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to make improvements to its recycling and waste-management systems at the Cherokee Nation Sanitary Landfill in Stilwell. The Cherokee Nation will use the grant to develop

More Native Art, Film and Political Recognition for Oklahoma Tribes in 2024 by Ryann Gordon 2023 was a triumphant year for Natives in Oklahoma. Native Americans hit the map on a national scale in categories across culture, most certainly in that of film. Though the ongoing feud with Oklahoma Governor

Donations benefit local schools, outreach programs  DURANT, Okla. - Choctaw Casinos & Resorts donated over 23,000 high quality bath towels to schools and outreach programs across Choctaw Nation.  The resorts often make donations to outreach programs, but the towel donation was a first. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts replaced bath

Tahlequah, Okla.—Northeastern State University has partnered with Bacone College to provide a seamless pathway for all Bacone students seeking to transfer and graduate on their current timeline. The partnership between the two heritage-rich institutions ensures the longstanding commitment each has made to student success and a sustainable future for

Tribe continues support of agency’s effort to unite people and resources TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation and its businesses recently presented a $60,000 contribution to the Tulsa Area United Way to help support the agency’s yearlong fundraising campaign. Through annual contributions and employee volunteers, the tribe has supported

Federal judge dismisses Tulsa challenge to enforce Indigenous driver's speeding ticket By Max Bryan The federal courts have once again sided with tribes over whether Tulsa can prosecute Native drivers for traffic violations. U.S. District Judge William Johnson dismissed the case of Hooper v. City of Tulsa

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