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CPN-owned bank gets new name, look

By: Paige Willett The last few years brought many changes for First National Bank & Trust Co., including new leadership, acquisition of another bank and now a complete rebrand of its look along with products and services. Beginning in April 2023, FNB will be known as Sovereign Bank. In 2021,

USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities

Up to $125 million through two grant programs will increase choices for producers, including new capacity for indigenous meat processing to support tribal food systems WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs

Cherokee Nation’s economic impact on Oklahoma exceeds $3B

Tribe brings significant economic support to northeast Oklahoma TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation now drives more than $3.04 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy. The tribe and its businesses continually expand opportunities and advantages throughout northeast Oklahoma by supporting education, growing industries, providing jobs, improving health care, building infrastructure and

Stamp honors Ponca chief who played key role in history

By: Journal Record Staff The U.S. Postal Service has honored Chief Standing Bear by issuing a Forever stamp bearing his image. In 1879, Standing Bear won a landmark court ruling that determined a Native American was a person under the law with an inherent right to life, liberty and

GSA tells tribes it wants to work on clean energy “triple wins” with them

BY BRIAN EDWARDS LAS VEGAS – The head of a federal agency that spends $75 billion annually on federal contracts wants to work with tribes on clean energy projects that can deliver a “triple win” for tribal citizens and the planet. Robin Carnahan, administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration,

Northeastern State University awarded $2.9M to expand high-speed internet access

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University was awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to enhance its high-speed internet infrastructure and expand broadband access for students. NSU is one of 61 minority-serving colleges and universities to be awarded funding through the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. “Northeastern State University is proud

House subcommittee hearing highlights bills on land leases in Indian Country

BY CHEZ OXENDINE The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs met last week to discuss and debate two pieces of legislation that could change the way land leases are handled in Indian Country. The bipartisan HR 1246 authorizes land leases of up to 99 years for land held in
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