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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

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

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

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,

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

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

By Kylie Werner Cronkite News GLENDALE, Arizona – Navajo artist Di’Orr Greenwood got emotional while speaking at the unveiling of the skateboard stamp that she designed in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service. “This moment is very big for my community as it is the first stamp that means