Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Three days. More than 300 participants. Ten community beneficiaries. And a whole lot of community love! From October 2-4, Native families, artists, storytellers, organizations and allies gathered across Tulsa for the third annual Indigenous Roots Community Summit. This year, we expanded beyond a single venue, bringing activities into community
(TULSA, Okla.) A forum for Native voters featuring gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates scheduled for Saturday, October 24, has been cancelled. The forum, which was set to take place at Osage Casino Tulsa, was organized by Kinship Model, a nonprofit organization based on the Osage Reservation. It was publicized as
(OKLAHOMA) A federal appeals court has ruled the State of Oklahoma has the right to administer environmental programs in parts of Indian Country, rejecting a challenge from the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma over the state's authority and the removal of tribal consultation requirements. Read the court ruling here.
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Despite Indigenous tattoo artists being around for thousands of years, Missy Mahan said she never saw Indigenous representation in the industry. “Opening my own studio, I'm like, I want our artwork on the walls,” Mahan said. “I want our representation on the walls. I want
Written By SAVANNAH PETERS, THOMAS PABLO and SARAH LIESE Associated Press/KOSU DURANT, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump's rally Thursday on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma put him in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited tribal reservations while in office. The
Written By SARAH RAZA and SAVANNAH PETERS Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, but they say the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigation into Martin'
Written By SAVANNAH PETERS Associated Press ARAPAHOE, Wyo. (AP) — Every Sunday morning on the Wind River Reservation, congregants gather at Foundations for Nations Church to pray while protesters outside do the same. The two rituals have unfolded in parallel since the Christian church's pastor, Sarah Lucas, preached a
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Written By SAVANNAH PETERS, THOMAS PABLO and SARAH LIESE Associated Press/KOSU DURANT, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump's rally Thursday on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma put him in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited tribal reservations while in office. The
Happy September, Crosswinds Community! As September comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a month filled with reporting, travel, community connection and preparation for one of our biggest events of the year. But first, we want to recognize the significance of today. Honoring Orange Shirt Day September 30 is
(TULSA, Okla.) The historic Cain’s Ballroom will showcase its first full lineup of Native musicians in honor of Native American Day on Monday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Indigenous Day at Cain’s Ballroom will feature acoustic sets from country music singer Blaine Bailey,
This year’s Indigenous Roots Benefit Dinner will include something especially meaningful: the debut of a new exhibit exploring the history of the Tulsa Indian Youth Center and Tulsa Indian Youth Council of the 1970s. For a generation of Native young people in Tulsa, the Youth Center was more than
Written By SARAH RAZA and SAVANNAH PETERS Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, but they say the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigation into Martin'
(TULSA, Okla.) Native youth in Tulsa are more than four times as likely to experience homelessness as white youth, according to the 2025 Tulsa Equality Indicators. The indicator includes young people ages 13 to 24. But for those experiencing homelessness, the services available can change significantly once they turn 18.
Written By SAVANNAH PETERS Associated Press ARAPAHOE, Wyo. (AP) — Every Sunday morning on the Wind River Reservation, congregants gather at Foundations for Nations Church to pray while protesters outside do the same. The two rituals have unfolded in parallel since the Christian church's pastor, Sarah Lucas, preached a
Update: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. (TVLSE, Okla.) Since 2012, nonpartisan groups have been celebrating National Voter Registration Day in various ways - sharing voter information, learning from community members and, of course, registering people to vote. Ahead of this year’s official celebration day on September
(TVLSE, Okla.) Long before audiences heard her compositions performed by string quartets or orchestras, Anjelica Lindsey was a child surrounded by music. Her father had a recording studio in the home she grew up in, filling it with synthesizers, tape players and guitars. Lindsey grew up exploring musical sounds, never
Happy August, Crosswinds Community! School is back in session, summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. We hope you’ve found a little relief from the heat. August certainly didn’t slow down for us. This month brought an eighth birthday, new opportunities for young storytellers, community
(TVLSE, Okla.) The next generation of young storytellers can now apply for Crosswinds News’ second cohort of StoryKeepers. Applications are open to Native and ally youth ages 12 to 20 through Sept. 1. The 10-week program will begin in October and will be led by Crosswinds Co-founder and
(MVSKOKE RESERVATION) Indigenous Roots is getting bigger this year. Registration opened Thursday for the Indigenous Roots Community Summit, a three-day gathering Oct. 2-4 that will bring organizations and community members together for programming centered on Native culture, wellness, connection and celebration. Now in its third year, the Crosswinds