Events

Oklahoma task force looks to resolve tribal reservation safety issues without tribal nations by Molly Young, The Oklahoman A task force launched by Gov. Kevin Stitt will attempt to create a standard working agreement for state and tribal public safety agencies, but without any say from tribal leaders, at least

March 18 – 21 at the Muscogee Nation, RiverSpirit Resort, Tulsa, Oklahoma The Tribal Energy Equity Summit will convene Native American tribal leaders and federal government officials to address vital issues and ensure an equitable transition to a clean energy future.  The Tribal Energy Equity Summit (TEES) hosted by the Alliance

TULSA, Oklahoma – The University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities welcomes Ned Blackhawk to Tulsa on April 1. Blackhawk will give a free lecture on the themes in his book “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History,” which won the 2023 National

Sulphur, Okla. – Art, music and First American culture returns to downtown Sulphur Saturday, April 13, as the Artesian Arts Festival gets underway at the Artesian Plaza. The 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival celebrates First American art and artists, and will feature a diverse array of original art, including jewelry, sculpture,

Application deadline March 18 First American artists are invited to participate in the 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, April 13, in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Applications are now open for First American artists from federally recognized tribes. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 18. Applications are available at

Oklahoma's governor just signed three compacts with tribes. He has many more to go by Molly Young, The Oklahoman Top Oklahoma lawmakers say new state-tribal compacts negotiated by the governor are welcome signs of progress.  But many more agreements still need to be worked out by the end

59th Annual ACM Awards will be held in Frisco, Texas in May   Durant, Okla. – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is excited to join the Academy of Country Music (ACM) as its official casino sponsor for the 59th Annual ACM Awards show at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas,