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By: Heide Brandes Tribal entities in Oklahoma received millions of dollars in funding from the Biden administration for internet access on tribal land, but still only 67% of tribal lands in the lower 48 states have broadband access. That compares to 98% of urban Americans with broadband. One Oklahoma company

By Allison Herrera Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is pushing for the legalization of sports betting. And a bill filed by Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, would do just that. House Bill 1027 involves a tiered fee structure for tribes, where they pay more of a percentage of their revenue based

Actress Amber Midthunder and producer Jhane Myers will be featured speakers Mesa, Arizona – United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) announces that acclaimed actress Amber Midthunder and producer Jhane Myers will join life coach James W. Anderson as guest speakers at the UNITY Midyear Conference taking place at the DoubleTree by

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University will welcome Dr. Kent Blansett, author and Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies and History at the University of Kansas to present the 2023 T. L. Ballenger Lecture on Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Morgan Room of the University Center. Sponsored by

Explore some of the most powerful forces and trends shaping Native American businesses, tribes and global enterprises in the 21st century. This class offers interactive learning opportunities, one-of-a-kind experiences, and high-level introductions to outstanding community and tribal leaders. In 2023, optimize opportunities to engage with leading innovators and directors of

Partnership provides digital bank accounts to enrolled members, revenue to the tribe Tulsa, Oklahoma — Totem Technologies, Inc. and the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma have entered into a strategic partnership to create pathways to financial inclusion for tribal members through digital banking. The entities will work together to deliver culturally

There will be a public meeting on the proposed rules Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Skiatook Written by Shannon Shaw Duty In 2011, the Osage Nation made history when it signed a $380 million settlement with