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Oklahoma’s new Native affairs liaison says he’ll repair relations. Critics doubt it by Molly Young, The Oklahoman When lawmakers disbanded Oklahoma’s longtime Indian Affairs Commission in 2011, they said they wanted to create something better. They envisioned a liaison who would advise the governor, consult with tribes

MIT Solve Reveals 31 Tech-Based Innovators Addressing Global Challenges New York, New York— Totem Technologies has been named an official 2023 Solver team by MIT Solve. Selected innovators convened in New York City during UN General Assembly Week. The 2023 Solver Class is comprised of 31 solutions, which address the

By Nora Sovo There is a pressing need to address the issues that surround housing stability, particularly among tribal youth in Oklahoma. From 2020 to 2022 Oklahoma experienced a 29 percent surge in youth homelessness, leaving approximately 120,000 without a stable home. Within Comanche Nation Housing Authority (CNHA), 57%

NORMAN, OKLA. –  The wealth of Native languages spoken in Oklahoma has long been considered one of the state’s greatest treasures. However, the ongoing loss of fluent speakers continues to impact families, communities and language revitalization efforts across the state, including at the Sam Noble Museum at the University of

Cherokee Nation’s popular docuseries recognized as Best Independent Production TULSA, Okla. — The National Educational Telecommunications Association recently honored Cherokee Nation’s popular docuseries, “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” during the 55thAnnual Public Media Awards. The tribe’s cultural series, which is often referred to as OsiyoTV, earned a

Oklahoma governor's call for special session on tax fairness raises criticism, crickets by Molly Young and William C. Wertz The Oklahoman Oklahoma legislative leaders were largely quiet Tuesday in reaction to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s surprise call for a special session to consider slashing taxes. The session appears

By Mary Leaver, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department The director of the U.S. Indian Health Service visited the Citizen Potawatomi Nation headquarters on June 30, 2023. Roselyn Tso (Navajo Nation) and her administrative staff met with CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, Vice-Chairman Linda Capps, Self-Governance Director Kasie Nichols,