(TULSA, Okla.) The Indian Health Care Resource Center, which has played a vital role in providing physical and mental health care services to Native communities across northeast Oklahoma, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. IHCRC CEO Carmelita Skeeter says the non-profit currently works with about 14,000 patients from
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes this month, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after a high court ruling that weakened the Civil Rights-era law. The justices ordered lower courts to
WARNING: This story contains discussion of sexual assault, trafficking, abuse and violence. (TULSA, Okla.) May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Month. Behind many cases of violence impacting Native women and girls are deeper cycles of abuse, trauma, sexual assault and exploitation that often begin in childhood. Ronna
(TULSA, Okla.) Musician. Songwriter. Actor. Artist. Author. Anthony Lookout was not only larger than life, it seems there was no talent he did not possess. A proud citizen of the Osage Nation and a member of the Hunka Division, Eagle Clan, Lookout’s last achievement, “Tilton and Grace Entokah: An
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Kinsale Drake, founder and director of NDN Girls Book Club, described herself as a bookworm growing up who loved all forms of storytelling. “I had been teaching workshops for several years and so the book club kind of came about pretty naturally,” Drake said. After receiving a
(MUSCOGEE RESERVATION) Catalyst News, a nonprofit sister organization to Crosswinds News, recently launched a new initiative designed to help Muscogee children ages 0 to 5 strengthen cultural identity through hands-on learning activities. Developed in collaboration with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) and other MCN departments, the
(TVLSE, Okla.) On May 9 and 10, modern casual Native American restaurant Nātv will host a Mother’s Day brunch at Mother Road Market, bringing a limited pop-up experience to the community. Chef Jacque Siegfried has spent much of her life doing what she loves: feeding people. Siegfried, who is
NATIONAL (AP) — Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer. From U.S. state capitols and tribal community spaces to the
Happy April, Crosswinds News Community. Spring is in full swing, and the land is beginning to renew. At Crosswinds, we’re reminded of the importance of growth and connection to one another. We see this season not just as change, but as a time to strengthen relationships and continue the
(TAHLEQUAH) The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians recently submitted five applications to put an additional 112 acres of land into trust. The tribe plans to use the land to build upon services that are offered to its members and for economic purposes through recreational activities. None of the 112
(TVLSE, Okla.) “Turtle Island” is a name used by many Native nations, including the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. The turtle is more than just wildlife. It appears in creation stories across the continent and holds cultural significance in many Native communities, where it is often treated
(OKLAHOMA) Unregulated prediction market platforms are raising concerns among Oklahoma tribal leaders and gaming officials, who warn the industry could threaten tribal sovereignty, increase underage gambling and undercut billions in regulated gaming revenue. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Coinbase, and Polymarket allow users to bet on future events, including elections
(MVSKOKE RESERVATION) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand across the United States, Indigenous advocates in Oklahoma are drawing national attention to the environmental and sovereignty risks tied to the data centers powering that growth. Data centers are needed to power AI platforms used by businesses and individuals, with this
(TVLSE, Okla.) Storytelling is an art form that doesn’t come easily for everyone, but Will Hill is a natural. Hill, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, was raised as a traditional storyteller of the Nogonugojeeh (storytelling society). Nogonugojeeh serve as knowledge keepers, preserving tribal history, family lineage and
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The U.S. Census Bureau has forecasted that whites will no longer be the majority demographic in America by the year 2044. That seminal date is only 18 years away. America is in the crucible of Regime Change. This will only be the 2nd Regime Change in America. The first
(OWASSO, Okla.) The City of Owasso adopted a new flag at the Owasso City Council meeting Tuesday night, despite concerns over Native imagery that is included in the design. The flag includes a rendering of the "End of the Trail" sculpture, created in 1894 by James Earle Fraser,
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A new chapter in Oklahoma gaming is here! Harrah’s Oklahoma officially opened its doors on April 9, bringing the first Caesars-managed casino experience to the state in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. Located along historic Route 66, the new destination features a full casino floor, dining, and
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Tulsa’s best kept secret may be that its first mayor was Acee (aka Archie) Yahola who was Mekko of the Locv Pokv tribal town. Or perhaps the biggest unknown to Tulsans is that the name Tulsa derives from the Mvskoke word ‘Tvlvhassee, meaning Old Town. Tulsa’s deep and
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Happy Spring, Crosswinds News Community! We hope you’re enjoying the longer days and warmer weather, while also staying mindful during tornado season. Spring invites a sense of renewal, as the earth begins to wake from winter and we find moments to reset alongside it. For instance, spring marks Wild
(TULSA, Okla.) From April 10-12, Native Americans and Native allies interested in learning more about ancestral language and heritage will gather for a Rematriation Retreat at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity in Tulsa. The event is intertribal. The theme is “Language as Resistance." Clare Maracle is the
(NATIONAL) Few words carry more weight than a cancer diagnosis. But, for many people across the US, it is a reality they face every day. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In the United States, cancer is the
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) On March 23, the Oklahoma Supreme Court declined to overturn Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s opinion that the state cannot prosecute tribal members for hunting and fishing on their reservations. Tribal leaders praised the court’s decision not to intervene. Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton reacted to
(OWASSO, Okla.) A community member spoke out against the proposed design for the City of Owasso’s first flag during Tuesday’s city council meeting, raising concerns about the use of Native imagery tied to the “End of the Trail” sculpture. “Anything that shows any imagery, any depictions, whether it&
(OKMULGEE, Okla.) Spring signals the return of wild onion season across the Muscogee Nation, and one student is sharing Muscogee culture through free public workshops on wild onion preparation. Claudia McHenry, a student in Oklahoma State University’s Master of Public Health program, is hosting a series of workshops on