
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
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Celebrate summer and Father’s Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center June 14
Celebrate fathers and the return of summer during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Toompalli' (Summer) Festival and Inki' (Father) Day Celebration, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14.
The Toompalli' Festival is a Chickasaw Cultural
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White House Tribal Nations Summit highlights sweeping initiatives for tribal empowerment, economic development
BY BRIAN EDWARDS
President Joe Biden hosted the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit this week,
OU Nightly Partners with Cheyenne and Arapaho Television to Enhance News Access in Western Oklahoma
NORMAN, OKLA. - Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma is thrilled to announce its partnership with Cheyenne and Arapaho Television (CATV). Through this collaboration,
Kiowa Tribe leads effort to create “Smart City” in Hobart, Oklahoma
HOBART, OK - On, September 27, 2023 at 12:00PM, the Kiowa Tribe Chairman will welcome the Mayor of Pharr, Texas, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez and his staff along with other
LOCAL OKLAHOMA COMPANIES PARTNER WITH KIOWA TRIBE ON ORPHANED WELL PROJECTS
Kiowa Tribe leads efforts to enhance lands through orphaned well project
OKLAHOMA CITY — Two local Oklahoma City companies, Reagan Smith, Red Dirt Energy, have partnered with Kiowa Construction to provide
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Vaccine remains key defense as measles cases rise
Often considered a disease of the past, measles is making a concerning comeback in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1088 confirmed measles

Community Agriculture Event to Highlight Local Farmers and Youth in Agriculture
OKMULGEE, OK — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District invites the public to an engaging and informative community agriculture event designed to spotlight local farmers and youth involved in agriculture. Attendees

Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders, Research Finds
A new report from The Bridgespan Group and Native Americans in Philanthropy reveals the potential transformative impact through investment in Native communities.
BOSTON—Native communities are driving innovative solutions across

Program helps build Potawatomi language resources
By Tina Bridenstine, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department
Each semester, students in a Potawatomi I language course have a chance to write children’s books in the Potawatomi language.
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Native American Agriculture Fund Appoints Three New Trustees to Board
New Board Members include a foundational Keepseagle claimant, a former USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator, and a former Small Business Administration Assistant Administrator for the Office of Native American Affairs

Former U.S. interior sec. to keynote Sovereignty Symposium
OKLAHOMA CITY – The former U.S. Secretary of the Interior will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Sovereignty Symposium, to be held at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City on

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
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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby cuts ribbon at now-opened OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the resort and indoor waterpark
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deadCenter Film Announces Film and Programming Schedule for its 25th Annual Film Festival, June 11 - 15
Lineup pays tribute to Oklahoma filmmakers while welcoming filmmakers and panelists from around the world
OKLAHOMA CITY - deadCenter Film recently announced the lineup and schedule of films, educational workshops

Ishki' Day: Celebrate Mom at the Chickasaw Cultural Center
Honor the heart of your family this Mother’s Day weekend at Ishki' Day, a joyful celebration recognizing the incredible mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers shaping families and communities.
The

Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
AITC, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the

Artesian Arts Festival set April 5
SULPHUR, Okla. – In the shadow of devastation caused by an EF3 tornado almost a year ago, organizers are preparing for the 12th annual Artesian Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of
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United Indian Nations of Oklahoma urges lawmakers to override Governor's veto of MMIP bill
OKLAHOMA CITY — United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) is calling on all Oklahomans to contact their state lawmakers and urge them to override Governor Kevin Stitt's May 5
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TRIBAL GAMING: Cherokee Nation fights Arkansas license loss; Seneca questions NY revenue share
By Chez Oxendine
Tribal gaming faces both challenges and opportunities as 2024 comes to a close, with

Fancy Dance wows critics and audiences alike
When I read the overview for the movie "Fancy Dance" I was expecting a heartwarming story of an Aunt's love for her niece. Since I'