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United Indian Nations of Oklahoma’s quarterly meeting addresses Native health care, prediction markets, Oklahoma general election preview and Native voter engagement
The University of Tulsa hosts the summit on Aug. 27 and features multiple Tribal, state and local leaders
TULSA, Oklahoma – United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will bring Tribal leaders and partners from across the state together Thursday, Aug. 27, in Tulsa for discussions on federal Indian health policy, Tribal
Internal Records Show UKB Cash Shortfall Was Flagged Months Before Public Disclosure
By Staff Reports
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Internal records show a person with direct knowledge of the finances of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma warned as early as April 2026 that the tribe faced a cash shortfall in its federal relief funds.
This outlet is withholding the source’
ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT FILED AGAINST TREASURER AS CHIEF FACES NO ACTION OVER CONFRONTATION WITH COUNCILMAN
By Troy Littledeer | @kituwahpunk
Nutgraph: A protective order filed after a July 13 confrontation between UKB Chief Jeff Wacoche and Councilman Donald Adair remains unaddressed by Tribal Council, even as a separate impeachment case against Treasurer Sonja Gourd moved forward this week with the filing of formal Articles of Impeachment.
Five Tribes Call for Oversight of Prediction Markets
TULSA, Okla. – The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes (ITC) adopted several resolutions, including measures addressing prediction markets and agricultural issues.
The ITC called on Congress and federal regulators to ensure prediction markets and event contracts comply with existing tribal, federal and state gaming laws and do not
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announces candidates for special election
ADA, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking to serve the unexpired term of Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Legislative District Seat 1. The filing period opened Monday, July 6, and closed at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.
The vacancy was created when former incumbent legislator Scott
Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby sworn in as Governor, succeeding Governor Bill Anoatubby
ADA, Okla – Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby took his oath of office as Governor during a June 26 inauguration ceremony at Ataloa Theatre on East Central University’s campus.
In doing so, he assumed leadership of the Chickasaw Nation Office of Governor from his father, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby,
Capps retires after 36 years of service to Tribe, community
By Rachel Maker, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department
Those who know Citizen Potawatomi Vice-Chairman Linda Capps best describe her leadership with the words: grace, compassion and love. After 36 years of service to the Tribe and a lifetime of service to the community, Capps is retiring, leaving behind