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Compact ends unless renewed by Governor or legislature in 2024 TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. told more than 100 public school educators Tuesday that renewal of the tribal-state car tag compact this year is critical to ensuring millions of dollars continue to flow to school districts,

Record $1.3 billion in federal funding allocated to Native American housing BY CHEZ OXENDINE Native American housing programs will have access to a record $1.34 billion in federal funding this year following an appropriations package signed into law earlier his month.  The appropriations included long-awaited funding increases for

U.S. Treasurer Chief Malerba gives keynote at Tribal Energy Equity Summit Tulsa, OK - Chief Lynn Malerba, the Treasurer of the United States delivered a keynote address yesterday at the Tribal Energy Equity Summit at RiverSpirit Casino in Tulsa, OK. Chief Malerba, who became the 18th chief of the

The Choctaw Nation is committed to bringing jobs, healthcare, housing and education to Oklahomans (Durant, OKLA) – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced today that the tribe had a significant $3,227,364,212 impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. Tribal officials made the announcement during an economic impact

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

Project improves safety for community organization, tribal health center and food distribution site NOWTA, Okla. – The Cherokee Nation has taken a significant step to enhance community safety and embrace sustainable practices with the completion of a solar-powered lighting project in Nowata. Funded with $55,000 from the Cherokee Nation’s