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Leaders of state’s largest tribal nations endorse Joy Hofmeister for Oklahoma Governor:
OKLAHOMA CITY — Leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma announced today they officially endorse State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister as Oklahoma’s next Governor, citing her respect for tribal sovereignty and her commitment to work with the state’s nearly 40 federally recognized tribes for the betterment
Cherokee Nation announces new film commissioner:
Tribal film office welcomes Tava Maloy Sofsky
TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has announced Tava Maloy Sofsky as the tribe’s new film commissioner. In the new position, Sofsky will serve dual roles as both film commissioner for the Cherokee Nation and as the tribe’s film office director.
Sofsky, a
Tribal Nation Gaming Milestone: Three Tribes, Two States, and One Purpose Bringing a First-of-its-Kind, Class II, Sports Themed App to the Market
New York, NY – The Chicken Ranch Tribe of Me-Wuk Indians of Jamestown, California, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and Eastern Shawnee Tribe, both of Oklahoma, have partnered with Vetnos LLC to create PlaySqor, a first of its kind Class II sports themed gaming technology.
PlaySqor’s creators, Vetnos LLC, designed
NSU announces 2022 Indigenous Peoples Day events:
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University has partnered once again with the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of Oklahoma to host the annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 10 in Tahlequah.
“We invite students, faculty, staff and the greater community to celebrate with us. Not only is it a time to
Chickasaw Nation elected officials take Oath of Office:
ADA, Okla. – Five Chickasaw Nation officials elected during the Aug. 2 election were sworn into office Monday, Oct. 3, at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center.
Four legislators and one tribal Supreme Court Justice took the oath of office, which was administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon.
USDA Announces the 15 Organizations that will Administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking an important step forward in furthering its commitment to farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers by recognizing their essential role in America’s food system. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 15 grant recipients have
New Mental Health Crisis Line 988
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a new mental health crisis line to help support anyone experiencing an emotional crisis. The hotline is available across the United States, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any person of any age can call or text