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Tribe continues support of agency’s effort to unite people and resources TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation and its businesses recently presented a $60,000 contribution to the Tulsa Area United Way to help support the agency’s yearlong fundraising campaign. Through annual contributions and employee volunteers, the tribe has supported

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

Cherokee activist honored for lifetime achievements advancing social justice  TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – One hundred years ago, 27-year-old Ruth Muskrat Bronson stood in the Rose Garden at the White House in a plea for social justice and Indian rights. Representing Native American leaders from the Committee of 100 on Indian Affairs, Bronson

Mesa, Arizona – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) proudly announces a star-studded line up for its upcoming Midyear conference including hip hop artist Christian “SupaMan” Parrish, acclaimed actor Kiowa Gordon, visual artist Tomás Karmelo Amaya, and the newest Netflix star Charley Hogan, who landed her first lead role as

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