Jennifer Jalbert

Total 6 Posts
  • Oklahoma

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Compared with the general U.S. population, American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons, particularly those who are not Hispanic or Latino (Hispanic) AI/AN, are disproportionately affected by suicide; rates among this group consistently surpass those among all other racial and ethnic groups. Suicide rates among non-Hispanic AI/

Labor Day weekend brings annual celebrations to Oklahoma's Tribal nations

The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 72nd Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend in Talequah, the capital of Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839, which re-established the tribe’s government in Indian Territory after forced removal from the Cherokees’

Summer food benefit program saved by Oklahoma tribes

Nothing says "pro-life" like denying food benefits to children.  Earlier this year Governor Stitt rejected millions in federal funding for students to eat lunch over the summer who might otherwise go hungry. Hunger Free Oklahoma reports that at least one in five children are food insecure in our

Benjamin Harjo, Jr.'s legacy lives on at his alma mater

Benjamin Harjo, Jr.'s exhibit "From Here To There" is currently on display at the OSU Museum of Art through September 7th, 2024 in Stillwater. His show features 86 original works spanning the entirety of his career. A closing reception will be held from 5-7 p.m.

Young entrepreneur creates Indigenous candle company

23 year old Kiyah Cisco has merged her love of candle-making with her passion for sharing Native American culture by creating the Indigenous Candle Company. Candle-making was once just a hobby for Cisco until she realized it could be her way to make an impact. She created her company in

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'm a child-free Aunt who is wild about my niece and nephew, I knew it would hit close to home.
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