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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

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.

BY D. SEAN ROWLEY WASHINGTON, D.C. – After two years of legal tussling, a U.S. district judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Cherokee Nation and three other tribes against the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Kialegee Tribal Town concerning gaming compacts signed with Oklahoma

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

BY CHEZ OXENDINE WASHINGTON — The American Business Sustainability Network has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of the Interior to support tribal-led economic development. The network will convene a working group of tribal leaders, Interior agents, and private investors and philanthropists to build new relationships and source new

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

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,