(TULSA, Okla.) Living in Oklahoma, a state that frequently tops the list in female incarceration, Maria Morris knows first-hand how easy it is to suddenly be facing decades in prison. In 2018, Morris’ 1-year-old daughter Carabelle died in a house fire. To make matters worse, she was arrested and charged
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) An Oklahoma lawmaker filed legislation to create the "Common Sense Freedom of Press Control Act" Wednesday, aimed at mandating journalism licensing, propaganda-free training, and drug testing for news media workers and companies. The bill, filed by Oklahoma State Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow), is directed
Co-written By: Brittany Harlow (MUSCOGEE NATION) Tensions between Oklahoma’s tribal governments and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s administration are already ramping up in 2024. This week, the Inter-Tribal Council of The Five Civilized Tribes (ITC) leaders (Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole) announced they will not take part
(TULSA, Okla.) When VNN and Osage News teamed up with several other organizations to hold an “Exploring Indigenous Allyship” community dinner and discussion at Philbrook last fall, the goal was to simply start conversations about conversations. With the second largest American Indian population in the United States, Oklahoma’s municipal,
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. Written By: Rachael Schuit (MIAMI, Okla.) Oklahoma is a complex state of multiple levels of government. Local municipalities and the state work alongside, and ideally with,
(OSAGE NATION) Actress Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet/Nez Perce) made history Sunday night, becoming the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe. Gladstone won Best Performance by a Female Actor – Motion Picture, Drama for her role as Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's blockbuster film "Killers of the
(TULSA, Okla.) One year ago, Lashay Peters made the difficult decision to move from California to Oklahoma, where she and her four children had been living in their vehicle. “I came out here for the better,” Peters said. “Me and my kids was in the car for two months and
Written By: Rocky Brown (BINGHAMTON, N.Y.) She’s one of the area's most accomplished culinarians. He’s one of Broome County’s favorite DJs following last year’s Binghamton Black Excellence Awards. Now the local power couple that is Kizzy-Ann Short and Reggie Leaver have put their
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. Written By: Brittany Harlow (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma’s 39 tribes are widely known for their innovation and fortitude, particularly relating to economic development, cultural preservation,
(OKLAHOMA) As Oklahoma fall winds into winter, opportunities abound to incorporate celebrating Native American culture into your holiday festivities. Home to 39 Native American tribes, some long before statehood, the Spirit of Indian country is all around us, if only you know where to look! In Oklahoma City, the Red
(MICHIGAN) Michigan became a state during the winter of 1837. But Native people had a strong influence on the area long before then. The State of Michigan is home to more than 240,000 Native American and Alaska Native residents and 12 federally recognized tribes. These tribes include the Grand
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Autumn harvest crops like pumpkins and corn have been cultivated by Native Americans for thousands of years. This agricultural resilience was necessary for survival, ensuring families would be fed through the cold winter months. Today, there is another hunger for many Native American families; the hunger to connect