Doug Burgum believes maintaining strong relationships with tribal nations is important along with addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. He also spoke to tribal leaders after a memo that froze federal funding-a move that would have disproportionately affected Indian Country. (NATIONAL) Doug Burgum, the former Governor of
Photo Courtesy: Tulsa Irish Fest (OKLAHOMA) It’s officially the luckiest month of the year. The impact of Irish immigrants and Irish culture have been celebrated in the U.S. every March since 1991. Oklahoma is no different. As of 2024, 9 percent of Oklahoma’s population claims Irish ancestry.
The Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board recently released their annual report, which shows that in 2023, homicides were higher than any other year on record. (OKLAHOMA) New statistics released by the Oklahoma Fatality Review Board show that domestic violence homicides are on the rise. In 2023, 122 people died
Tribes are taking precautions after a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordered a freeze on spending for Federal loans and grants. (NATIONAL) On Monday February 3, a Federal Judge issued a restraining order against a memorandum from the White House Office of Management and Budget that ordered
Photo Courtesy: Keetoowah Cherokee Casino In an opinion released by Interior, The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians can now build a casino in Tahlequah. (TAHLEQUAH, Okla.) A Friday ruling from the Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of the Solicitor was a win for the United Keetoowah Band of
(OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla.) The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a report alleging that the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) have discriminated against individuals with behavioral health disabilities. The report asserts that Oklahoma’s reliance on segregated settings to serve adults with behavioral
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Tricia Fields Alexander has worn many hats: business owner, youth wellness program director, chef, organizer, facilitator, storyteller, mom, and grandmother. A dedicated member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation community, Fields Alexander has built a remarkable career through her passion for uplifting others and preserving Native culture. Many know
Photo Courtesy: Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (SEMINOLE RESERVATION) It’s one of the most horrific days in the history of the Seminole Nation. On January 8, 1898, two teenage Seminole boys, Lincoln McGeisey and Palmer Sampson, were chained and burned at the stake by an angry mob for a murder
(TULSA, Okla.) Tulsa is taking a significant step toward resolving unsolved sexual assault cases by addressing its backlog of untested sexual assault kits, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. The funding, announced on December 9th by the Tulsa Police Department, the Tulsa
(TULSA, Okla.) The administration of recently elected Mayor Monroe Nichols is fulfilling his campaign promise to make Tulsa a more inclusive place for native voices. This week Nichols announced Amanda Swope, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and a descendent of the Osage Nation will serve as city’s
(TULSA, Okla.) Monroe Nichols is officially Tulsa’s 41st mayor, and the first Black mayor of Tulsa following his historic inauguration on Monday. During his inaugural address, Nichols promised a new day for the City of Tulsa and stressed the importance of including all groups at the table, including Native
(CHEROKEE RESERVATION) The Cherokee Nation and the state of Oklahoma have reached a tentative agreement to amend and extend the motor vehicle tag compact. The nation and the state of Oklahoma have been negotiating this agreement for months. Back in March Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. requested for