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Supremes to Stitt: You Lose!
OK Court announced ruling in Treat v. Stitt
by Meredith Johnson
OKLVHOMV CITY, Oklv.- The Oklahoma Supreme Court announced their decision in Treat v. Stitt on April 2. The ruling found that the Oklahoma state legislature has the authority to make tribal compact negotiations.
Cherokee Nation, City of Stilwell break ground on new $26M water treatment plant
STILWELL, Okla. – Cherokee Nation leaders joined officials from the City of Stilwell and the State of Oklahoma to officially break ground on a new $26 million water treatment plant in Stilwell on April 15. The Cherokee Nation contributed more than $12 million in funds to the project from tribe’s
Cherokee Nation celebrates history, culture and live music in first-ever Watercress Fest
Event slated for April 20 from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. at the Saline Courthouse Museum
ROSE, Okla. - Join Cherokee Nation for a day celebrating Cherokee culture and environmental awareness at the first-ever Watercress Fest on Saturday, April 20.
The family-friendly event is open to the public from 10
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Choctaw Nation finalizes car tag compact, but larger tribal tag issues remain
by Melissa Jacques & Steve Metzer
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite rising concerns about motorists with tribal tags not paying tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes, a bill addressing that issue stalled in committee on Tuesday.
One of the loudest voices on
72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday returns on Labor Day weekend
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an inter-tribal powwow, parade, and other longtime cultural favorites.
Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. Holiday activities will be held Aug. 30 – Sept.
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Treat, McCall top Stitt in tribal compacting case at Oklahoma Supreme Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court says the state legislature has authority to override the governor’s vetoes on tribal compacts.
By Graycen Wheeler, Robby Korth
Last year, the legislature passed bills to extend existing compact agreements with multiple tribal
Two-Spirit Art Exhibit Opening at 101 Archer This Friday
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – A new exhibit that explores Indigenous identities is coming to the University of Tulsa’s 101 Archer, thanks to a partnership between Twisted Arts and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities.
“Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey” celebrates and honors the rich diversity of gender, sexuality, and cultural