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By Alexandra de la Mora, Gaylord News WASHINGTON – Taylor Martin, Chickasaw and Seminole Native, wife and mother, started her silversmithing studio, Cheyenne Sky Studio, in 2023 despite not obtaining financial support.  “I had to take it upon myself to decide to open the studio. I didn't have savings

TULSA, Oklahoma - While Gilcrease members have missed seeing their favorite works of art while the museum was being rebuilt from the ground up, the closure presented a special opportunity to share prized pieces from the Gilcrease collection with new audiences across the country. More than 50 artistic highlights went on

THACKERVILLE, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby named Dr. Kayla (Lewis) Robinson as the 2026 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year during the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference conducted May 28-29 at WinStar Resort and Convention Center. “We have been truly blessed as a

Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka’s Native American Housing Initiatives program supports tribal housing projects across Oklahoma SHAWNEE, Okla. – Five tribal entities were recently awarded $1.6 million through the Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) Topeka. The projects will be

DURANT, Okla. - The Choctaw Grand Theater was named the Academy of Country Music’s “Casino of the Year – Theater” on Tuesday. This is the fourth time the venue has earned this honor. The Choctaw Grand Theater has been eligible three times in the past – each time eligible based on the

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,

OKLAHOMA CITY — Opening Nov. 18, 2026, in the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery, Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers brings larger-than-life ceramic sculptures to Oklahoma Contemporary. Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers is the first major traveling exhibition for Halfmoon. This exhibition is organized by The Aldrich Contemporary