Photo Courtesy: Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice (SEMINOLE, Okla.) After serving 34 years of a life sentence without parole, Lisa Moss was released from Mabel Bassett Correctional Center on Wednesday, the first case to be retried under the Oklahoma Survivor’s Act (OSA) after it was passed last
Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma is now Crosswinds News. Learn more here. (TULSA, Okla.) Verified News Network (VNN) is accepting applications to take part in a new reporting project focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T). The MMIWG2T Historical Reporting Project seeks to demonstrate
(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
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. (CHEROKEE RESERVATION) Lights. Camera. Action. A group tour organized by the Tulsa Chapter of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO) recently had the
(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
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. (OKLAHOMA) Applications for Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) are officially open with the start of the 2025 class just four months away. LNO has been taking place
Trigger Warning: This story discusses theft, abuse and other injustice relating to Indigenous history, which may be distressing and triggering for some individuals. Please proceed with caution and prioritize your mental and emotional well-being. If you need support, consider speaking to a mental health professional by calling 988, texting the
Warning: This topic discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988. (OWASSO, Okla.) The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has completed its investigation into Owasso Public Schools after a