Episode 4: Meet Lauren Jenkins of Native Oklahoma Insurance
Building Health Security for Native Communities in Oklahoma
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Nichols centers Tribal co-governance as inclusion for Native community members begins to emerge
(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
“We are still here” Muscogee youth witness history at Council Oak Tree
(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
Relative of neglected Native girl uncovers pattern of atrocities and greed in Oklahoma
(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
Legacy of the Choctaw Code Talkers to be honored on Veterans Day
(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