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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.

Oklahoma Democrat Kalyn Free Prepares for DNC Vice Chair Run-Off

By Blake Madden, Gaylord News WASHINGTON—Kalyn Free, an Oklahoma Democrat and Choctaw tribal citizen, will move on to a runoff for a vice chair seat of the Democratic National Committee following Tuesday's vote, where no candidate earned a majority. With 410 votes cast, Free received 36.59%
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