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Travis Owens named president of AIANTA board of directors TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation citizen Travis Owens has been named president of the board of directors for the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association. The national organization works to define, introduce, grow and sustain tourism efforts that honor Indigenous traditions and

Oral arguments to be heard in tribal income tax protest case by Curtis Killman, Tulsa World The Oklahoma Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case to decide whether the state can tax the income of a Muscogee Nation tribal member and employee who lives and works within

by Ryann Gordon (This article has been revised and corrected) JRB Art at the Elms is featuring a Chickasaw artist and his longtime friend in the upcoming exhibit, Cowboys and Indians. Famous for his portraits of Indians, Mike Larsen’s paintings will be paired with the cowboy sculpture works of

Intertribal competition hosted April 6-May 11 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma is seeking artwork for its upcoming spring event. The 53rd annual Trail of Tears Art Show is presented April 6-May 11 in the gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at www.

$1 million main event  DURANT, Okla. (Jan. 2, 2024)- The World Series of Poker is back at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant for the final time in the 2023-2024 circuit.  The tournament starts on Jan. 3 and runs through Jan. 14, and players can register with their Choctaw Rewards

Winners to be announced February 12, 2024, in Nashville DURANT, Okla. (Dec. 14, 2023) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has been nominated for the Country Music Association’s (CMA) 2023 Touring Award for Venue of the Year. This is the first time Choctaw Casino & Resort has been nominated for

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