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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
“Reservation Dogs” Actor Gary Farmer Supports Equity in Cannabis Reform in New Partnership With the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association launches new cannabis enthusiast level membership for individuals to join cannabis policy advancement movement
Milwaukee, Wis., — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) launches “Friends of ICIA” membership level, backed by legendary actor and musician Gary Farmer. The ICIA, a national nonprofit founded in 2022, exists
Chickasaw artist strives to carry on culture through art, education
Sulphur craftsman returning to Artesian Arts Festival after 7 year break
Michael Cornelius doesn’t consider himself an artist.
An abundant collection of gold and silver medallions earned in First American art markets seems to contradict this sentiment.
A Chickasaw preservationist, Cornelius earned these awards for cultural objects he has
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
VA waives copayments for eligible Native American/Alaska Native Veterans
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA. The Biden-Harris administration and VA are proud to implement this rule, which is estimated to impact approximately 25,