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Oklahoma, Native American poet Joy Harjo receives National Humanities Medal at White House
Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman
President Joe Biden presented trailblazing Tulsan and Native American poet, performer and writer Joy Harjo with the National Humanities Medal at a ceremony Monday.
The first Native American and first Oklahoman to serve
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Congress intensifies scrutiny over USDA’s handling of tribal food distribution programs
By Brian Edwards
On Monday, congressional leaders from the powerful Senate and House appropriations committees ramped up pressure on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), seeking answers and swift action to address food shortages impacting Native American
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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
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
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Muscogee Nation announces new casino in Coweta
KOSU | By Cait Kelley
The Muscogee Nation announced plans to break ground in September on a $100 million casino in Coweta.
The 35,000-square-foot casino will include a hotel with 46 upscale rooms, a pool, a fitness center and more, according to officials.
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Feds say wind farm owes millions for turbines in Osage County; wind farm attorneys disagree
A federal judge says a wind farm must pay the Osage Nation for illegally mining on Osage land, but the court hasn’t decided how much. At closing arguments this week, federal prosecutors argued those
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ICYMI: Final Arkansas gaming license awarded to CNE
BY D. SEAN ROWLEY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Years ago, before there was a COVID-19 pandemic, Cherokee Nation Entertainment applied for one of the four gaming licenses approved by the Arkansas electorate in 2018.
It seemed the CNE lost its bid, then won