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United Keetoowah Band celebrates Department of Interior opinion
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued an opinion in January stating the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) is an equal successor to the Cherokee Nation’s reservation and granting the tribe the right to build a
Op-Ed: 'Why remove only half the Board?'
by Theresa Hinman
Last week, Governor Stitt replaced three state board of education members citing poor standardized test performance and controversies. He pointed to low NAEP scores that rank Oklahoma 49th nationally—even though the board is entirely his appointees—raising questions about his judgement.
So why remove only half
Democrat and twenty-year Brookside resident Amanda Clinton touts her strong background in education and two decades of public service in campaign kickoff
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols endorses Clinton's efforts to earn the vacant House District 71 seat in a special election on April 1
Tulsa, OKLAHOMA – Democrat, small business owner, Cherokee Nation citizen and twenty-year resident of Brookside Amanda Clinton has formally kicked off her campaign for State Representative for
Choctaw Defense Manufacturing adds two multi-million-dollar contracts
Contracts total more than $10 million
McAlester, Okla. – Choctaw Defense Manufacturing, a tribally-owned contractor offering services to government and commercial contractors worldwide, has been awarded two multi-million-dollar U.S. Navy contracts for the development of weapon stands and munitions trailers.
Choctaw Defense Manufacturing was awarded a new five-year, $5.4
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Drummond envisions stronger ties between tribal nations and Oklahoma
Last month, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced his run for Governor. The 61-year-old Republican made his announcement on his ranch in Pawhuska. So far, he’s the only person to announce his candidacy to replace Governor Kevin Stitt – who he
Comanche Nation Housing Authority Awarded $6 Million HUD Grant
CNHA receives federal grant for the acquisition of 24 single family homes
LAWTON, Okla. - Comanche Nation Housing Authority (CNHA), a Comanche Nation-affiliated organization that promotes self-sufficiency and provides affordable, safe and decent housing to low-income tribal members, recently received a one-time $6 million grant from The U.S. Department
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Oklahoma tribal leaders respond to Gov. Stitt's State of the State address
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s seventh State of the State address noticeably made little mention of Oklahoma’s tribal nations, unlike in years past.
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
Instead, Stitt centered his speech on principles supporting