(OKLAHOMA) Nearly 1 in 5 Native Americans have served in the U.S. military, spanning generations and wars, even before Native Americans were recognized as US citizens. Their contribution has meant the difference between victory and defeat. During World War I, 19 Choctaw soldiers are credited as being essential to
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) While Oklahoma has been a state for more than a century, the Tribal Nations that have been here before statehood continue to define its identity and amplify its strength. On September 2, the Broken Arrow City Council amended Ordinance 3890, Section 2-15 to allow the city to
This story is part of Crosswind News’ “Returning to Balance” Solutions Journalism Series. Using a solutions journalism approach, these stories highlight Indigenous led, culturally informed strategies to address challenges that disproportionately affect Native communities. "Returning to Balance" aims to inspire leaders, health organizations, and community members to consider
This story is part of Crosswind News’ “Returning to Balance” Solutions Journalism Series. Using a solutions journalism approach, these stories highlight Indigenous led, culturally informed strategies to address challenges that disproportionately affect Native communities. "Returning to Balance" aims to inspire leaders, health organizations, and community members to consider
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(TULSA, Okla.) Many Native American tribes located in Northeast Oklahoma were forced here from their ancestral homelands after the signing of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and subsequent actions. This includes the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, whose reservation covers much of present-day Tulsa. Tulsa city limits also include the Cherokee
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(CUSHING, Okla.) Indigenous reconciliation was front and center during a tour day Enbridge held with dozens of Tribal business leaders and professionals at their Cushing facility on October 8. Enbridge executives spoke with dozens of attendees from across the country about the company’s goals for continuing to work with
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This story is part of Crosswind News’ “Returning to Balance” Solutions Journalism Series. Using a solutions journalism approach, these stories highlight Indigenous led, culturally informed strategies to address challenges that disproportionately affect Native communities. "Returning to Balance" aims to inspire leaders, health organizations, and community members to consider
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(TULSA, Okla.) April Wilkens’ attorney has filed a petition asking the court to reconsider and reverse its recent decision to deny her release under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act. Wilkens has been serving a life with parole sentence since 1998 for killing her rapist and abuser Terry Carlton. She has been
(TULSA, Okla.) Two days of impactful conversations, panels, and presentations are coming back to Tulsa on October 4th and 5th. Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma will be hosting the Indigenous Roots American Indian History Symposium for the second year with a unique focus on history, health, and the events that
(TULSA, Okla.) Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols and Tribal leaders are responding after Governor Kevin Stitt filed an emergency motion to prevent the City of Tulsa from entering into a settlement agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Stitt submitted the filing to the Oklahoma Supreme Court on August 20. “I was
(OKLAHOMA) – Oklahoma House representatives are launching interim studies on topics important to their districts and constituents. Freshman Rep. Mandy Clinton (D-District 71) secured approval for two studies, focusing on state-Tribal relations and the impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma’s water and power grid. “As I spoke to folks