Politics

“No Green Colonialism: Land Back NOW!” Mural Demands Real Solutions NEW YORK CITY -- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 -- On the morning of Tuesday, September 19th, Indigenous peoples on the frontlines of the climate crisis on Turtle Island took over Times Square in New York to paint a giant mural

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%

Oklahoma governor's call for special session on tax fairness raises criticism, crickets by Molly Young and William C. Wertz The Oklahoman Oklahoma legislative leaders were largely quiet Tuesday in reaction to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s surprise call for a special session to consider slashing taxes. The session appears

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

Wes Nofire tapped for Native American liaison role in Oklahoma governor's office By Allison Herrera, KOSU Gov. Kevin Stitt says former Cherokee Nation tribal council member Wes Nofire will be "a bridge" between his office and the state's tribal nations. Nofire vacated his seat

Historic Fort Washita placed in trust An August signing ceremony between a Bureau of Indian Affairs representative and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby formalized Fort Washita being placed in trust with the U.S. government. The Chickasaw Nation owned site, located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, is also listed on the

ADA, Okla. -- Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced Dusk Monetathchi as the winner of the Aug. 29, 2023, runoff election for Tishomingo District Seat 3 on the Chickasaw Nation Legislature. Monetathchi, Sulphur, received 821 votes (55%), while incumbent Steven Woods, Davis, received 667 votes (48%). All Chickasaw Nation