Native Oklahoma

NOFO: Indian Affairs announces $1.4 million for tribal tourism grant program By Tribal Business News Staff The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced the availability of $1.4 million for a grant program aimed at enhancing tribal tourism initiatives.  The funding, authorized under the Native

Osage Nation files suit after the DOI’s ‘stalling tactics’ hinder self-governance efforts The Nation proposed that the federal government pay $4.87 million to the Nation to take over BIA functions – $4.36 million of which would come from closing down the Osage Agency and $485,000 from costs

Winner bests over 1,000 other players to walk away with over $250,000 DURANT, Okla. - A Minnesota native walked away from Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant with over $250,000 after winning the World Series of Poker Circuit main event at the end of July.   Justin Lapka of

Federal Government acknowledges wrongdoing in Native boarding school policy, DOI report finds by Thomas Jackson, Mvskoke Media WASHINGTON D.C. – On July 30, United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the release of the final report by the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The initiative was designed as

Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association will host its 29th Conference and Trade Show at the Oklahoma City Convention Center Aug. 12-14. Nearly 3,000 attendees, including tribal leadership, gaming executives and professionals, hospitality professionals and vendors, all coming together to do business, learn from one another, network and

On Wednesday , July 31 , the U . S . D epartment of A griculture (USDA) announced the transmittal of over $2 billion in funds to over 43,000 agriculture producers and forest landowners who had experienced discrimination by USDA prior to 2021. The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) , authorized by the Section

Multi-car giveaway, meal deals, entertainment and more POCOLA, Okla. - Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a month full of fun promotions for guests! What started as an electronic bingo hall in 1994 has grown into a premier casino and resort serving the Pocola and