(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
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) On the grounds where Muscogee ancestors placed the coals of their sacred fire nearly 200 years ago, hundreds gathered on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 1, to witness a historic moment: the official return of the Council Oak Tree Park and Stickball Park to the Muscogee Nation. The
(TULSA, Okla.) When heartbreak and exhaustion collided back in 2009, Justin McLemore never imagined an impulsive idea that came to him after three sleepless nights would still be growing 16 years later. McLemore was working overnight shifts at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, coping with the end of a marriage. One
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Written By: Frances Danger, Brittany Harlow, Russell Sun Eagle (TVLSE, Okla.) At Monday night's Tulsa Public Schools meeting, community members gathered to discuss the future of the Webster Warriors and Central Braves mascots. During the meeting, multiple heated exchanges took place as Native students and community members shared
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(GLENPOOL, Okla.) Excitement is building as the Yuchi Language Project prepares to host zOyaha Fest 2025, a two-day cultural gathering taking place this weekend in Glenpool. The free, family-friendly festival has quickly grown into one of Oklahoma’s most dynamic celebrations. offering a full weekend of games, art, food, music,
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) On August 23, the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council gathered for its monthly meeting at the Youth Services Office. Ten attendees filled the room with energy, laughter and pride as young leaders discussed community projects and cultural preservation. The meeting was led by Mia Powell, co-chair of the council’
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) The hum of sewing machines and the rhythm of laughter fill the room as 12- to 18-year-olds gathered to learn a skill rooted in culture, creativity, and community. Launched in 2014, the Mvskoke Nation Youth Services Project (MNYS) is the driving force behind “Connect the Disconnect”, a program
(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
(MIAMI, Okla.) “EPA… won’t you come and take the chat piles away… so we can swim, fish, and play…” A chorus of LEAD Summer Campers sings out the end of their “Save Our Creek” documentary, produced in the summer of 2024. It’s a bittersweet folk song with a
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) The 73rd Annual Tulsa Powwow returned August 16 and 17, 2025, taking place at the Arvest Convention Center at 100 Civic Center. Hosted by the Tulsa Indian Club, the Tulsa Powwow welcomed dancers and visitors from across Oklahoma and beyond. Tulsa Indian Club chairman David Bible says organizing
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) In a society where Native American culture is often overlooked, one group is taking an innovative approach to connect with Native Americans and share Native culture. On June 23-25, Michelle Reed (Ojibwe) of N8V Dance Fitness traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to offer free community fitness and cultural maker