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New York, NY – With works described as “rich, provocative and moving” (The New York Times), Emmy-winning composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate has earned a unique place in classical music as a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation who channels American Indian history and culture through the classical medium. Across three albums,

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

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%

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

Atmore, AL — In an exciting and strategic collaboration, Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority (CIEDA) and DreamCatcher Development, an award-winning hotel developer, have forged a new partnership aimed at further expanding the DreamCatcher Hotels brand. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the evolution of both organizations and is poised to

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,