(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
(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&
(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
(TULSA, Okla.) This November, Oklahomans will elect a new governor to replace incumbent Kevin Stitt. One candidate, Charles McCall, pledges that if elected, he will restore relationships between the state and its tribal nations. Republican candidate and current Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall gave the keynote address at the United
By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks. A lawsuit filed in Boston says orders by President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have forced park service
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members
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By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) A film about the life of Jesus will soon be shown in the Mvskoke and ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee) languages, just in time for Easter. The Native language adaptations of The Savior, a feature-length portrayal of Jesus’ life produced by GeoLink Nations in partnership with Behold Motion Pictures, will
Happy Saturday Crosswinds News Community, We hope February treated you well and that you found ways to stay warm during these winter days. It’s been another full and meaningful month at Crosswinds News, with our team out in the community covering stories, attending gatherings, and connecting with people across
(TVLSE, Okla.) Crosswinds News is making it easier for community members to stay informed about Native American events happening in the area. Recently, Crosswinds launched a new community calendar on our website featuring a wide range of activities, including workshops, powwows, conferences, art markets, cooking classes, tribal celebrations, community meetings,
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Nearly $250 million in federal small business funding is available through Oklahoma tribes, offering a major opportunity for Native entrepreneurs and tribally owned
(TULSA, Okla.) The North Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization will finally see their dream become reality. Over the past 6 years, volunteers met, built partnerships and asked the community what was needed. The first-look event of the new community center, located at 1205 E. 46th Street North, is scheduled for Thursday,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks. A lawsuit filed in Boston says orders by President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have forced park service
(TVLSE, Okla.) The Native American Community Committee (NACC) met Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC), where an open-floor discussion largely focused on the need for a Native community center in Tulsa. “We don’t have anything like that as far as Intertribal,” said David Bible
(TVLSE, Okla.) A film directed by Kyle Kauwika Harris, a Choctaw Nation citizen who is also of Hawaiian descent, premieres in theaters tonight, with a video-on-demand release set for February 10. The Huntsman, a whodunnit crime thriller featuring actors Shawn Ashmore, Elizabeth Mitchell, Jessy Schram, Brent Bailey and Garret Dillahunt,
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his final State of the State Address on February 2, doubling down on his “One Oklahoma” message and criticizing the Mcguirt decision that ruled much of Eastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, is still reservation land. “I’m proud of Oklahoma’s heritage,
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The United States of America is a country built by and for colonizers. Roughly 350 million people will call the United States home when it turns 250 this year. That’s ten times the number of people living here in 1776, which included half a million enslaved Africans. Another 1