Will Hill, Muscogee storyteller: Carrying the voices that came before him

(TVLSE, Okla.) Storytelling is an art form that doesn’t come easily for everyone, but Will Hill is a natural.  Hill, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, was raised as a traditional storyteller of the Nogonugojeeh (storytelling society). Nogonugojeeh serve as knowledge keepers, preserving tribal history, family lineage and

Prophecy and Fulfillment: The Ghost Dance and the End of Whiteness

The U.S. Census Bureau has forecasted that whites will no longer be the majority demographic in America by the year 2044. That seminal date is only 18 years away.  America is in the crucible of Regime Change. This will only be the 2nd Regime Change in America. The first

Owasso adopts new flag despite pushback on offensive Native imagery

(OWASSO, Okla.) The City of Owasso adopted a new flag at the Owasso City Council meeting Tuesday night, despite concerns over Native imagery that is included in the design. The flag includes a rendering of the "End of the Trail" sculpture, created in 1894 by James Earle Fraser,

Harrah’s Oklahoma is now open in Chandler along historic Route 66

A new chapter in Oklahoma gaming is here! Harrah’s Oklahoma officially opened its doors on April 9, bringing the first Caesars-managed casino experience to the state in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. Located along historic Route 66, the new destination features a full casino floor, dining, and

Mekko Acee Yahola: First Mayor of Tulsa

Tulsa’s best kept secret may be that its first mayor was Acee (aka Archie) Yahola who was Mekko of the Locv Pokv tribal town. Or perhaps the biggest unknown to Tulsans is that the name Tulsa derives from the Mvskoke word ‘Tvlvhassee, meaning Old Town. Tulsa’s deep and

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

By SAVANNAH PETERS SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — An empty lot between a fire station and a soccer field just outside Albuquerque soon will be the home of a federal medical center first promised to Native American patients more than 30 years ago. Earlier this month, Santa Ana Pueblo

Honoring Community, Moving Forward This Season

Happy Spring, Crosswinds News Community! We hope you’re enjoying the longer days and warmer weather, while also staying mindful during tornado season. Spring invites a sense of renewal, as the earth begins to wake from winter and we find moments to reset alongside it. For instance, spring marks Wild

“Language as Resistance”: Intertribal Rematriation Retreat coming to Tulsa

(TULSA, Okla.) From April 10-12, Native Americans and Native allies interested in learning more about ancestral language and heritage will gather for a Rematriation Retreat at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity in Tulsa. The event is intertribal. The theme is “Language as Resistance." Clare Maracle is the

Behind bars, cancer care comes too late for many

(NATIONAL) Few words carry more weight than a cancer diagnosis. But, for many people across the US, it is a reality they face every day. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.  In the United States, cancer is the

Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to intervene in Tribal hunting dispute

(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) On March 23, the Oklahoma Supreme Court declined to overturn Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s opinion that the state cannot prosecute tribal members for hunting and fishing on their reservations. Tribal leaders praised the court’s decision not to intervene.  Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton reacted to

One Native Perspective: “This is a symbol that does not show the spirit of Owasso”

(OWASSO, Okla.) A community member spoke out against the proposed design for the City of Owasso’s first flag during Tuesday’s city council meeting, raising concerns about the use of Native imagery tied to the “End of the Trail” sculpture. “Anything that shows any imagery, any depictions, whether it&

More than a meal: Wild onion workshop highlights culture and connection

(OKMULGEE, Okla.) Spring signals the return of wild onion season across the Muscogee Nation, and one student is sharing Muscogee culture through free public workshops on wild onion preparation. Claudia McHenry, a student in Oklahoma State University’s Master of Public Health program, is hosting a series of workshops on