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Mvskoke protesters deliver eviction notice to stop “Cop City” on Georgia homelands

Ceremonial leaders seek to preserve the Weelaunee Forest from development by Braden Harper ATLANTA, Georgia – The Weelaunee Forest is one of the original homelands of the Mvskoke people. After the Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced the Mvskoke people to vacate their home, the forest was used for many different

The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights

By Becky Sullivan On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could alter the already intense battle over water rights in the parched American Southwest. For more than 20 years, the Navajo Nation has fought for access to water from the lower Colorado River, which

History is a "Do Better" opportunity!

OP-ED: By Theresa Hinman The United States of America is not a conquered country due to the history made possible by the American Indian story.  In 1879, the landmark civil rights case Chief Standing Bear v. Crook, (Nebraska District Court Judge Elmer Scopio Dundy) was originally set to determine if

Fort Washita Fur Trade Rendezvous brings history to life

The annual Fur Trade Era Rendezvous at Fort Washita will take place March 29 through April 2. Visitors are invited to enjoy historical presentations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to

Chickasaw artist dives into turquoise art

Penner excited for Artesian Arts Festival, April 22 Vicki Penner is busy preparing for her second appearance at the Artesian Arts Festival. Penner, a Chickasaw artist who launched Luckydog Turquoise a few years ago, participated in the annual arts festival for the first time last year. The response was tremendous.

Applications open for Oklahoma Human Services Energy Crisis Assistance and Water Assistance Programs

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 21, 2023) – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) at OKDHSLive.org. ECAP Eligibility: * Households which have received a 72-hour cut-off notice at the

Grant to fund creation of teacher centers at NSU, help expand workforce

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — A federal grant will allow Northeastern State University to increase the number of comprehensively prepared teachers from diverse backgrounds. NSU was awarded a four-year grant totaling a little more than $1.5 million through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program. NSU College of Education Dean Dr.
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