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The US president has ordered the Washington Commanders NFL team to reinstate their former name. For Native people, this is deeply troubling by Troy Littledeer President Trump has come off the bench to pick a fight no one wanted to have. He has ordered the Washington Commanders NFL team to

At just 15, Jadyce Burns is already making waves for Ada High School’s track and field team. The 2024-2025 freshman shattered two school records this track season and landed on the podium at the 2025 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) 5A Track and Field State Championships. Burns, a

TAHLEQUAH, OK — The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to tribal member Angel Goodrich on her induction into the National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. Angel Goodrich, born in Glendale, Arizona, and a proud member of the United Keetoowah Band, has been a shining

Ayden Elcyzyn, a standout high school football player from Newcastle, Oklahoma, recently participated in the Native American All-Star Game at the Dallas Cowboys practice stadium, The Star. The prestigious game, which took place in January, showcased top First American athletes’ talents from across the country. The event was hosted by

By: Chris Cox, FireLake Arena Communications Director After a historic season in 2024, the Potawatomi Fire look to continue making history in 2025. 2024, in a lot of ways, was a season of destiny for the Fire. The Fire went 28-0 and won The Basketball League (TBL) Championship for the

Name: Loran Kirk High School: Jay High School College: Northeastern State University Sport Played: Football Hometown: Kansas, Oklahoma Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee Nation Q and A with Loran Kirk Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee Favorite Bible Verse: My favorite bible verse is "Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear

Name: Elaine Berryhill High School: Okemah High School College: Undecided Sports Played: softball, basketball, and track. Hometown: Okemah Oklahoma Accomplishments: 1000 Career Point Scorer, 2 Time All-Conference Q and A with Elaine: Tribal Affiliation: Muscogee Creek Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something