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Trapped by Wealth: The Abuse and Trafficking of Katie Fixico
This story contains descriptions of alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, exploitation, racial violence, and historical trauma related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T). Some readers may find this material distressing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use,
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis is a century-old problem. Akey Ulteeskee's story proves it
Written By Sarah Liese (Twilla) Mainstream media outlets have often overlooked stories of missing and murdered Indigenous people for more than a century. The story of Akey Ulteeskee, a Cherokee woman who suffered sexual and financial abuse at the hands of her alcoholic guardian in the early 1900s, highlights a
Reflecting on an era of fortune and deviousness: The Jackson Barnett saga
Photo Courtesy: Library of Congress Written By Noel Lyn Smith (OKLAHOMA) Ronald Barnett recalled a time in 2022, when he stood on a patch of eastern Oklahoma land that once belonged to his great-great-great-uncle. “It was just like a one room hut, and the fireplace was right in the center
How Oklahoma became home to 39 tribes
(OKLAHOMA) Around 16% of Oklahomans identify as Indigenous, a percentage of the population that is higher than all other states except for Alaska. In addition, Oklahoma is home to 39 tribes, and only Alaska and California have more. Two regional Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) offices serve the state'