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DOI, American Business Sustainability Network partner for Native economy building program
BY CHEZ OXENDINE
WASHINGTON — The American Business Sustainability Network has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of the Interior to support tribal-led economic development.
The network will convene a working group of tribal leaders, Interior agents, and private investors and philanthropists to build new relationships and source new
Chickasaw warriors drive off Spanish Conquistadors during “First Encounter”
Life would never be the same for the Chickasaw people after the winter of 1540 when they faced their first European power. Represented by Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, who had a thirst for gold, initial impressions with the Spanish would not go well. Chickasaw warriors were forced to drive
AmeriCorps Announces Funding Opportunity for Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON, DC— AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced today the 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program funding opportunity. Organizations that focus on serving Indigenous communities, Native Hawaiians and/or Indigenous Islanders and engage older adults in volunteerism are eligible to apply,
Oklahoma tribal leaders say synergy felt at Tribal Summit
By Zoë Blume
Gaylord News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a thousand miles from home, Oklahoma tribal leaders found themselves in Washington this week as tribes from every corner of the United States assembled in one room to hear President Biden deliver new commitments on co-stewardship of federal lands and
'We believe': Freedmen descendants say the time is now for Muscogee Nation citizenship
by Molly Young
OKMULGEE — Police started gathering outside the Muscogee Nation courthouse early Thursday, lining up their vehicles nearby and stopping drivers from parking too close.
Ron Graham arrived first. He has tried for nearly 40 years to become a citizen of the eastern Oklahoma tribal nation. He hoped the
Richard Thomas wins first-place in SEASAM with weapon artistry
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Master carpenter Richard Thomas drew a deep breath and smiled.
It was the first day of the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM). It was unusually cool. The sun shone brightly, and he greeted friends and fellow artists he had not laid eyes on in more than two
RURAL, TRIBAL HEALTHCARE BENEFIT FROM PARTNERSHIP Redlands Community College, Western Oklahoma State College awarded $2.75 million
EL RENO, Okla. — Healthcare in rural Oklahoma continues to be impacted by a lack of providers, but a five-year federal grant totaling $2.75 million awarded to Redlands Community College in El Reno and Western Oklahoma State College in Altus is designed to address the healthcare shortage.
Redlands, designated a