(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
(TULSA, Okla.) The Indian Health Care Resource Center, which has played a vital role in providing physical and mental health care services to Native communities across northeast Oklahoma, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. IHCRC CEO Carmelita Skeeter says the non-profit currently works with about 14,000 patients from
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WARNING: This story contains discussion of sexual assault, trafficking, abuse and violence. (TULSA, Okla.) May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Month. Behind many cases of violence impacting Native women and girls are deeper cycles of abuse, trauma, sexual assault and exploitation that often begin in childhood. Ronna
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 to
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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
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(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, the
(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 is
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 Eagle
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
According to the latest data, Oklahoma leads the nation in tribally owned gas stations at 78, and fueling up at one could now before more beneficial than ever. As gas prices continue to rise amid the Iran war, drivers across the U.S. may be able to save at the
(MVSKOKE RESERVATION) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand across the United States, Indigenous advocates in Oklahoma are drawing national attention to the environmental and sovereignty risks tied to the data centers powering that growth. Data centers are needed to power AI platforms used by businesses and individuals, with this