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37th Sovereignty Symposium gathers leaders to discuss critical tribal issues
OKLAHOMA CITY – Deep discussions on important tribal issues, a celebration of Native culture and top-level speakers will highlight the 37th Sovereignty Symposium, to be held June 12 and 13 at the new OKANA resort in Oklahoma City.
The Sovereignty Symposium was founded in 1988, is hosted by the Oklahoma City
Keetoowah Band Receives Federal Approval for 2025 Gaming Ordinance
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) announced today that the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has officially approved the Tribe’s 2025 Tribal Gaming Code, clearing the way for future gaming operations on UKB Indian lands.
In a letter dated April 14, NIGC Acting
Amanda Clinton Wins Democratic Nomination Outright in the House District 71 Special Election
Tulsa, OKLAHOMA – In a competitive four-way Democratic Primary, Amanda Clinton secured more than 51 percent of the vote, placing first and advancing to the General Election on May 13th.
"Thank you to the voters of House District 71 for putting your trust in me. Thank you to everyone who
Op-ED: Does DEI replace our American Core Value?
by Theresa Hinman
Does the dismantling of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives replace our American Core Value of "Love thy neighbor as thyself?"
Governor Kevin Stitt initiated the dismantling of DEI in October 2023 at the state level, and President Trump completed the task nationally by Executive Order
Tribal and state leaders address an array of issues across Indian Country at UINO quarterly meeting March 20
Tribal sovereignty issues addressing Indian education, health care, energy and gaming are on the agenda; Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond are scheduled speakers
CATOOSA, Oklahoma – The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will hold its Quarterly Meeting on March 20, 2025, at the Hard Rock
Chickasaw Nation Motor Vehicle Tag Program renewed to provide Chickasaw tags
For the last 10 years, the Chickasaw Nation and the state of Oklahoma have had an agreement for Chickasaw citizens to drive in Oklahoma and on any U.S. Road with Chickasaw license plates on their vehicles.
Chickasaws living in Oklahoma can be issued a motor vehicle tag with the
Weekly Newsletter
United Keetoowah Band celebrates Department of Interior opinion
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued an opinion in January stating the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) is an equal successor to the Cherokee Nation’s reservation and granting the tribe the right to build a