Abortion confusion, ICWA reaction, and animal shelter plea
VNN Weekly Digest July 3-9
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Reflecting on an era of fortune and deviousness: The Jackson Barnett saga
Photo Courtesy: Library of Congress Written By Noel Lyn Smith (OKLAHOMA) Ronald Barnett recalled a time in 2022, when he stood on a patch of eastern Oklahoma land that once belonged to his great-great-great-uncle. “It was just like a one room hut, and the fireplace was right in the center
How Oklahoma became home to 39 tribes
(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 of Indian Affairs (BIA) offices serve the state'
A Season of Reflection and Rising Voices
Hello Crosswinds Community! We are pleased to bring you the first edition of Crosswinds Monthly. The Crosswinds News team has been working nonstop since we announced our rebrand from Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma to Crosswinds News last month. In case you missed it, the big announcement happened during our
Shop local, support Native entrepreneurs at holiday markets
Photo Courtesy: Southwest Trading Company Written By: Rachael Schuit 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) The holidays have officially started and for many people that means more shopping and opportunities to