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Advocates centering culture to address domestic violence in Native communities

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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Native inclusion gains ground under Tulsa’s new leadership

(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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Enbridge highlights Indigenous community investment, talks pipeline safety

(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

Native Americans struggling with substance use find healing and connection through sweat lodges

Photo Courtesy: Osage Nation Health 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,

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Strengthening cultural identity in Native youth, to lower suicide risk later in life

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“Grave miscarriage of justice”: Attorney asks court to reconsider April Wilkens for resentencing

(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

Symposium to reflect on the past while looking toward future for Indigenous Tulsans

(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

Stitt Attempts to Block Tulsa-Muscogee Nation Settlement; City, Tribal Leaders Push Back

(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

State rep studying tribal relations and impact of data center expansion

(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

UKB leadership says secret legislation would terminate its rights

This story was updated on August 12 to include additional information about the UKB's FOIA request process. (OKLAHOMA) Tribal officials from the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians are demanding the retraction of a proposed U.S. Senate measure they say infringes on their tribal sovereignty and economic

Joint venture combines Tribal sovereignty and infrastructure solutions

(OKLAHOMA) Two Native-owned powerhouses specializing in infrastructure, engineering, environmental services, civil construction, and program and grant management are uniting as one. Grey Snow Native Strategies unites Grey Snow Professional Services, a Tribal-owned SBA 8(a) firm and economic engine of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, and Native Strategies,

Land, Water, and Resolve: 15 Years of Healing After Oil Spill

(MARSHALL, Mich.) July 25, 2025 marks 15 years since one of the largest inland oil spills in history. On July 25, 2010, Enbridge’s Line 6B Pipeline ruptured, spilling oil into Talmadge Creek and eventually into the Kalamazoo River. More than one million gallons of tar sands oil were released.

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