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Native students speak up as tribes take social media giant to court
By Taylor Ann Barnes, Gaylord News
WASHINGTON—Two of the state’s largest tribes are hoping that new lawsuits, aimed at holding social media companies accountable, will help address mental health issues sweeping youth across their reservations.
The lawsuits, filed in mid-September 2025 in the U.S. Northern District Court
United Indian Nations of Oklahoma's Quarterly Meeting set for October 8 at Osage Casino Hotel in Tulsa
Tribal leaders, state and federal officials, and community partners will gather to discuss issues critical to Oklahoma's Tribal Nations
TULSA, Oklahoma — The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will hold its next quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa at 951 W. 36th
UKB Supporters Plan Peaceful Protest at Cherokee National Holiday Address
By Cara Cowan Watts, Cherokee 411
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Supporters of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) are planning a peaceful protest at the 2025 Cherokee National Holiday’s State of the Nation address Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m.
Protestors are being asked to arrive by 10:
Muscogee (Creek) Nation tables resolution backing UKB after Cherokee Nation opposition
By Troy Littledeer
OKMULGEE, Okla. — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council voted Saturday to postpone a resolution supporting the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) in its dispute over federal legislation that would require Cherokee Nation consent before any other tribe could place land into trust within the Cherokee
Freshman State Representative Amanda Clinton secures approval for interim studies exploring improved Tribal relations and large-scale data expansion
TULSA — Only weeks after being sworn in as the new Oklahoma House District 71 Representative, Amanda Clinton (D-Tulsa) is following through on key priorities she outlined during her campaign. The newly elected representative proposed interim studies on two topics that constituents identified as important to them, and on Friday, Speaker
Oklahoma energy executive pledges tribal collaboration, regulatory balance in EPA nomination hearing
By Blake Madden, Gaylord News
WASHINGTON—Oklahoma energy executive Usha-Maria Turner pledged Wednesday to strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s global and tribal partnerships if confirmed as Assistant Administrator of the EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs.
Testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Tribal leaders convene in Oklahoma City for United Indian Nations of Oklahoma's Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, June 24
OKLAHOMA CITY — United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will host its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City, bringing together influential Tribal leaders and experts to address key issues, including Tribal governance, Native health care, energy development on Tribal lands, cybersecurity, and intergovernmental relations.