(TVLSE, Okla.) The drum is the heartbeat of Native ceremonies, celebrations, gatherings and community. For centuries, the sound of the drum has brought people together, guiding songs, prayers and stories. While every tribe has unique teachings around the drum and its creation, it is one of the most respected and
(TULSA, Okla.) Tulsa is celebrating the 100th year of Route 66 and city leaders want local artists to be part of the celebration. The Route 66 corridor runs through 28 miles of Tulsa. Now through July 1, the city is inviting local artists to submit up to four original designs
(TULSA, Okla.) It is widely known that Tulsa sits atop the reservations of three of Oklahoma’s largest Native American tribes: the Cherokee Nation, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the Osage Nation. What is less known is just how tribally diverse the city truly is. As Native populations continue to
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Happy May, Crosswinds Community, May brought growth, gathering, remembrance and celebration across Indian Country, and Crosswinds was grateful to be there for many of those moments. This month, our team continued to bloom through storytelling, podcasting, community events and training through our StoryKeepers program. We kicked off May at the
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes this month, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after a high court ruling that weakened the Civil Rights-era law. The justices ordered lower courts
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NATIONAL (AP) — Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer. From U.S. state capitols and tribal community spaces to the
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press For the second year in a row, the Trump administration is proposing slashing federal funding for tribal colleges and universities. President Donald Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal calls for a $1.5 trillion increase to defense spending and would carve billions
Carrying stories from the heart of Indian Country
(TULSA, Okla.) Musician. Songwriter. Actor. Artist. Author. Anthony Lookout was not only larger than life, it seems there was no talent he did not possess. A proud citizen of the Osage Nation and a member of the Hunka Division, Eagle Clan, Lookout’s last achievement, “Tilton and Grace Entokah: An
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Kinsale Drake, founder and director of NDN Girls Book Club, described herself as a bookworm growing up who loved all forms of storytelling. “I had been teaching workshops for several years and so the book club kind of came about pretty naturally,” Drake said. After receiving a
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) Catalyst News, a nonprofit sister organization to Crosswinds News, recently launched a new initiative designed to help Muscogee children ages 0 to 5 strengthen cultural identity through hands-on learning activities. Developed in collaboration with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) and other MCN departments,
(TVLSE, Okla.) On May 9 and 10, modern casual Native American restaurant Nātv will host a Mother’s Day brunch at Mother Road Market, bringing a limited pop-up experience to the community. Chef Jacque Siegfried has spent much of her life doing what she loves: feeding people. Siegfried, who
NATIONAL (AP) — Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer. From U.S. state capitols and tribal community spaces to the
Happy April, Crosswinds News Community. Spring is in full swing, and the land is beginning to renew. At Crosswinds, we’re reminded of the importance of growth and connection to one another. We see this season not just as change, but as a time to strengthen relationships and continue the
(TAHLEQUAH) The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians recently submitted five applications to put an additional 112 acres of land into trust. The tribe plans to use the land to build upon services that are offered to its members and for economic purposes through recreational activities. None of the 112
(TVLSE, Okla.) “Turtle Island” is a name used by many Native nations, including the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. The turtle is more than just wildlife. It appears in creation stories across the continent and holds cultural significance in many Native communities, where it is often treated
(OKLAHOMA) Unregulated prediction market platforms are raising concerns among Oklahoma tribal leaders and gaming officials, who warn the industry could threaten tribal sovereignty, increase underage gambling and undercut billions in regulated gaming revenue. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Coinbase, and Polymarket allow users to bet on future events, including elections
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press For the second year in a row, the Trump administration is proposing slashing federal funding for tribal colleges and universities. President Donald Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal calls for a $1.5 trillion increase to defense spending and would carve billions
The 2026 Mvskoke Art Market was held April 18-19 at River Spirit Casino Resort on the Muscogee Reservation in Tulsa. The 5th annual event showcased more than 100 artists and included musical performances and a fashion show Saturday night. Crosswinds News multimedia journalist and RFA corps member Russell Sun
Crosswinds News was proud to support Native author Tatianna Duncan at her book signing of “Indian Territory: 160 Acres of Betrayal” at the Museum of Tulsa History on Saturday, April 18. The historical memoir blends her family’s true story with a broader investigation into how land was taken from