(CREEK COUNTY, Okla.) The State of Oklahoma has a history rooted in greed, land theft, and unspeakable crimes–many of which the perpetrators have never been held accountable for. Tulsa's fame as an oil city hides a darker side of history, one in which European-American settlers exploited Native
(TULSA, Okla.) On Monday, October 14, Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated throughout Indian Country, including within communities of Oklahoma’s 39 tribes. Here’s a look at how some of those communities will be celebrating this year. The Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission will be celebrating the day
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) is gearing up to increase Native voter turnout with a star-studded lineup this Monday. UINO will host the Warrior Up To Vote Rally at River Spirit Casino on September 30. The event will also include a Sovereignty 101 Summit and a candidate
(TULSA, Okla.) It’s been less than a month since the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act went into effect and there is already some controversy surrounding a new Tulsa County form relating to it. The form, which is titled “Acknowledgement of Rights Under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act”, has a portion that states
(TULSA, Okla.) Native Americans across the United States have endured centuries of challenges, including historical injustice and loss of land. Many of these injustices have never been rectified, resulting today as wealth inequality and persistent homelessness. These injustices are built into the foundations of many cities in northeast Oklahoma, particularly
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) Native American students make up 15% of Oklahoma's school population, according to data from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). This translates to more than 150,000 students across the state. Broken Arrow currently serves more than 3,000 of those students. To better
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(CHICKASAW NATION) It has been five years since Faith Lindsey, a 17-year-old Chickasaw citizen from Pauls Valley, went missing after being tragically murdered. Recently, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) recognized current and former Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management (CNEM) employees with Red Feather awards for their pivotal role in
Photo Courtesy: Muscogee Creek Nation (ATLANTA, Ga.) Nearly 200 years after the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was forcibly removed from its homelands in Georgia and Alabama, the fight to protect its ancestors and sacred sites continues. A pivotal hearing is scheduled in a federal courthouse on September 25th as the Nation
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. (NATIONWIDE) Federally-recognized tribes have the right to govern themselves, known as
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. (NATIONWIDE) True to VNN Oklahoma’s mission to cover the 2024
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. (NATIONAL) As of 2022, 1.2 million Native Americans were unregistered
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(CHOCTAW NATION) The unbreakable bond between the Choctaw Nation and Ireland reached a new milestone this August. Two events celebrated the unveiling of the Eternal Heart sculpture, honoring the longstanding connection between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation. On August 29, the Choctaw Cultural Center held a celebration for attendees to