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Oklahoma school serving Indigenous students could be in jeopardy

The Oklahoma State Board of Education looked at whether Sovereign Community Schools should close its doors by Meghan Mosley OKLAHOMA CITY —A charter school serving Oklahoma City's Indigenous community was at the center of the state's board of education meeting Thursday. The Oklahoma State Board of

Oklahoma City Investor and Chickasaw Nation Join in Purchase of Historic Skirvin Hotel

Partner group will also fund multi-million-dollar hotel renovation OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 16, 2022) Ortus Hotel Investments, LLC of Oklahoma City and Sovereign Properties Holdco, LLC, a business entity of the Chickasaw Nation, in conjunction with Paul Self, lead investor of the Colcord Hotel, and other local investors announced today they

'I want to help my people': Tribal nations in Oklahoma focus on mental health treatment

By Allison Herrera The tribal nations affected by the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision say having increased jurisdiction has presented challenges. But, they say the investments they are making in mental health and the increased coordination with tribal law enforcement to meet demand is creating a better service for Native people.

Woman-owned, Native-owned financial consulting firm Native Advisory achieves prestigious B Corporation status

Since 2007, non-profit B-Lab has certified only businesses that meet the highest standards of performance, accountability and transparency SEQUOYAH COUNTY, Oklahoma – Financial consulting firm Native Advisory announced it has achieved B Corporation certification from industry leader B Lab, a first for a Cherokee-owned business. B Corporation status is reserved for

Chickasaw warriors drive off Spanish Conquistadors during “First Encounter”

Life would never be the same for the Chickasaw people after the winter of 1540 when they faced their first European power. Represented by Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, who had a thirst for gold, initial impressions with the Spanish would not go well. Chickasaw warriors were forced to drive

AmeriCorps Announces Funding Opportunity for Tribal Communities

WASHINGTON, DC— AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced today the 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program funding opportunity. Organizations that focus on serving Indigenous communities, Native Hawaiians and/or Indigenous Islanders and engage older adults in volunteerism are eligible to apply,

Osage News Holiday Gift Guide 2022

The holidays are coming and we have provided a list of Osage-owned businesses you can support this Christmas season Written by Osage News Staff The holidays are coming and we have provided a list of Osage-owned businesses you can support this Christmas season. These businesses offer a wide array of
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