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Tribes keep opting out of Oklahoma governor's reservation task force, calling it flawed by Molly Young, The Oklahoman The boycott of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s new task force to fix “broken” criminal justice systems on tribal reservations expanded Monday after two more prominent tribal leaders announced they wanted

More Native Art, Film and Political Recognition for Oklahoma Tribes in 2024 by Ryann Gordon 2023 was a triumphant year for Natives in Oklahoma. Native Americans hit the map on a national scale in categories across culture, most certainly in that of film. Though the ongoing feud with Oklahoma Governor

Federal judge dismisses Tulsa challenge to enforce Indigenous driver's speeding ticket By Max Bryan The federal courts have once again sided with tribes over whether Tulsa can prosecute Native drivers for traffic violations. U.S. District Judge William Johnson dismissed the case of Hooper v. City of Tulsa

CATOOSA, Okla. — Leaders of the Cherokee Nation gathered Wednesday to celebrate the signing the Gadugi Corps Volunteer and National Service Act of 2023, which authorizes a new volunteer and national service program empowering citizens to improve their communities. The legislation will authorize up to $3 million annually over four years

Space offers on-site business advising, networking and more  DURANT, Okla. - Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD) is opening a new Chahtapreneur Business Center in Durant this month.   The grand opening will be held on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at the new center, which is located in the

White House Tribal Nations Summit highlights sweeping initiatives for tribal empowerment, economic development BY BRIAN EDWARDS  President Joe Biden hosted the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit this week, emphasizing his administration's commitment to strengthening nation-to-nation relationships with tribes.  The gathering brought together tribal leaders and top

CATOOSA, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe’s 16th annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has 733 Indian-owned companies and 180 artists that are TERO-certified vendors able to do business with