The 74th Annual Tulsa Powwow 2026 Album is now available on Flickr! July 25-26, 2026 Head Singer: George Valliere Emcees: Warren Queton, Marshal Williamson Arena Directors: Daniel Roberts, Chuck Bread Host Northern Drum: Host Southern Drum: Head Man: AJ Leading Fox Head Woman: Chalene Toehay-Tartsah Head Gourd: Hinglu
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Happy July, Crosswinds Community! We hope your summer has included time with family and friends and perhaps a few of the many gatherings happening across northeast Oklahoma. July carried the Crosswinds team from Tulsa to Massachusetts, Mi’kma’ki and Portland. Along the way, we continued reporting on issues affecting
Turtle Island Affairs
Written By Rachael Schuit and Troy Littledeer (TURTLE ISLAND) The United States recently marked the 250th anniversary of its founding. But long before the United States or Canada existed, Indigenous Nations across North America, known by many Indigenous people as Turtle Island, maintained their own governments, trade networks, cultures and
StoryKeepers
By: Jennifer Jalbert (STILLWATER, Okla.) Over the past several months, residents of many Oklahoma communities have made it clear where they stand on data centers coming to their areas. Lawsuits and litigation over data centers, both current and proposed, are in full swing across Oklahoma and the nation. Residents and
StoryKeepers
By: Cher Lyons (TULSA, Okla.) Native Americans are at a higher risk of diabetes, but they can lower that risk by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Indian Health Care Resource Center in Tulsa makes it easy with its Running Strong program, a free running and walking club for Native youth
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Hello Crosswinds Community, As we close out the first half of 2026, we're grateful for your continued support. June was one of our busiest months yet! Bringing people together, amplifying Native voices, preserving important stories, and reporting on the issues that matter most to Native communities across Oklahoma
StoryKeepers
By: Alexie Lofstrom-Dewes (PONCA CITY, Okla.) Do you remember your most embarrassing moment in middle or high school? The one that replays in your mind on nights when you can’t fall asleep? The odds are good that you remember it vividly, including exactly how you felt in the
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The final stop of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition's Oral History Project kicked off Monday with an opening ceremony in Tulsa. This week marks the culmination of two and a half years of work documenting the experiences of Native American boarding school survivors across the
StoryKeepers
By Whitney A. Pingleton (CATOOSA, Okla.) Fentanyl overdoses remain one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, synthetic opioids other than methadone (primarily fentanyl) were involved in 72,776 overdose deaths nationwide in 2023. The CDC also
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
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
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
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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