LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to Viejas Microgrid to Build Renewable, Utility-Scale Generation and Storage on Tribal Lands
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for an up to $72.8 million partial loan guarantee to finance the development of a solar-plus-long duration energy storage microgrid on the Tribal lands of the Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians
Choctaw Nation Brings More than $3.2 Billion Impact to Oklahoma in 2021
The Choctaw Nation is committed to bringing jobs, healthcare, housing and education to Oklahomans
(Durant, OKLA) – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced today that the tribe had a significant $3,227,364,212 impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. Tribal officials made the announcement during an economic impact
Tribal Council Unanimously Endorses Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma Tobacco Compact
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — This week the Cherokee Nation and state of Oklahoma officially entered into a tribal-state compact governing tobacco sales.
The compact will extend until March 1, 2034.
“Over the years, compacts have served as a fundamental exercise of tribal sovereignty between the tribes and the state and exemplify the
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center named one of Newsweek’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024
The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
“The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Statista as being a Top 10 Oklahoma Hospital,” Dr.
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Oklahoma task force looks to resolve tribal reservation safety issues without tribal nations
by Molly Young, The Oklahoman
A task force launched by Gov. Kevin Stitt will attempt to create a standard working agreement for state and tribal public safety agencies, but without any say from tribal leaders, at least
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Hosts Second Annual Tribal Energy Equity Summit
March 18 – 21 at the Muscogee Nation, RiverSpirit Resort, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Tribal Energy Equity Summit will convene Native American tribal leaders and federal government officials to address vital issues and ensure an equitable transition to a clean energy future.
The Tribal Energy Equity Summit (TEES) hosted by the Alliance
Cherokee Nation unveils solar-powered lighting solution in Nowata
Project improves safety for community organization, tribal health center and food distribution site
NOWTA, Okla. – The Cherokee Nation has taken a significant step to enhance community safety and embrace sustainable practices with the completion of a solar-powered lighting project in Nowata. Funded with $55,000 from the Cherokee Nation’s