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Cherokee Nation set to take over Claremore Indian Hospital Oct. 1
By Emmet Jamieson, Claremore Daily Progress
The Cherokee Nation says it will assume control of Claremore Indian Hospital Oct. 1, with plans to build a new facility by 2027.
The federal Indian Health Service presently runs the hospital, the only federally-operated Native health care facility in the Cherokee Nation reservation.
Cole seeks to protect Indian Health Service from budget cuts
By Kylie Caldwell, Gaylord News
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R, Moore), an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, has spent 22 years in Congress fighting to protect tribal funding and says he won’t allow cuts to the Indian Health Service budget, even as the Trump administration moves
United for Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Announce Tribes’ Impact on State’s Economy
Tribes’ economic impact exceeded $23 billion in 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – First American tribal nations in Oklahoma contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Tribal leaders announced the results of the study – commissioned by United for Oklahoma and the Oklahoma
Trio of First Americans to star in opera
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Three renowned First American opera soloists will combine talents June 13-15 for performances of “Tosca,” a well-known classic Italian opera.
It may well be the first time in history First Americans have been cast in every leading role in an opera, according to Mission Opera, the company
Democrat and Cherokee Nation citizen Amanda Clinton wins decisive victory in special election for Oklahoma House District 71
TULSA, Oklahoma — Democrat Amanda Clinton secured a decisive victory in Tuesday's special election, becoming the fourth consecutive woman and third consecutive Democratic woman to represent House District 71.
"District 71 deserves leadership that shows up, speaks truth, and fights like hell for working people, and that'
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OMC poised to take over mineral estate management
In less than four months, the production, permitting, and leasing of the Osage Mineral Estate could shift to the Osage Minerals Council after more than 100 years of BIA control
by Allison Herrera
For the first time in its history, the Osage
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 Center signature event designed to welcome the season of summer