(TVLSE, Okla.) A popular walking and biking trail in Tulsa is one step closer to being renamed after a highly regarded Muscogee (Creek) leader who owned the land more than a century ago. On December 9, the Tulsa Parks Board voted 3-0 to recommend the renaming of the Midland Valley
(TULSA, Okla.) April Wilkens is continuing to fight for her freedom after spending almost three decades behind bars for killing her abuser, Terry Carlton. In September, Wilkens was denied release during her resentencing hearing under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act (OSA) despite providing more than 400 pages of evidence of abuse.
(TULSA, Okla.) In his first State of the City address on Nov. 12, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols acknowledged the role tribal nations have played in the city and the importance of co-governing with tribal leadership. Tribal leaders in attendance included Principal Chief David Hill, Chief of Staff Jeff Fife, and
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(MCCURTAIN COUNTY, Okla.) For 79-year-old Richard Johnston, retirement from his career as a computer programmer hasn’t led to a quiet life off the clock. The Choctaw citizen has honored his love of history by researching and investigating cases of Native minors who found themselves both in sudden wealth and
(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
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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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