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
(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
(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
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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
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
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
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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
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
(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
(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 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 former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall gave the keynote address at the United
Updated: March 19, 2026 | Originally Published: November 29, 2025 (OKLAHOMA) Around 16% of Oklahomans identify as Indigenous, a percentage of the population that is higher than all other states except for Alaska. In addition, Oklahoma is home to 39 tribes, and only Alaska and California have more. Two regional Bureau
(OWASSO, Okla.) The City of Owasso is closer to adopting an official city flag following a joint meeting of the Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority and the Owasso Public Golf Authority Tuesday night, despite debate over the design’s use of Native American imagery. The proposed flag was
(CHOCTAW RESERVATION) March has been celebrated nationally as Irish American Heritage Month since 1991. For the Choctaw Nation, the month also marks a time to honor its enduring friendship with Ireland, a bond that began in 1847 during the Great Famine, when the Choctaw people sent $170 (worth about $5,
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