(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
(MUSCOGEE NATION) The Muscogee Creek Nation is suing the City of Tulsa, Mayor G.T. Bynum, Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin, and city attorney Jack Blair for unlawfully continuing to “prosecute Indians for conduct arising within the Creek Reservation”. The suit, filed in federal court on November 15, states the
(NATIONAL) Verified News Network (VNN) has been committed to building up a network of quality collaborators since its inception in 2018. The free VNN app, a social media platform designed exclusively for verified news, consists of five collaborator categories: Journalist, Affiliate, Official, Expert, and Citizen. Though this app was originally
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 (NATIONAL) Just as a business owner inherits the strongest traits and characteristics from those before them, so will a business inherit these
(NATIONAL) The National Park Service (NPS) will participate in Red Shawl Day on November 19 to raise awareness about the issue of violence committed against Indigenous people in the United States, particularly women and girls. Statistics from the Department of Justice state that the murder rate for American Indian and
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(MUSCOGEE NATION) As Native American Heritage Month continues, don’t miss out on opportunities to celebrate in Indian Country this November. November 16: Heritage Lunch & Learn at Tinker Air Force Base with speaker Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson. This event will take place from 11:30 am to 12:
(NATIONAL) As Thanksgiving approaches, many people across the United States are finalizing plans for their annual feast. But for Native American people, Thanksgiving can be a painful day. For blended families of both Native American and non-Native American people, it can be painful and confusing. Thanksgiving became an official
(GRANDVILLE, Mich.) A new clothing boutique is on a mission to help women leaving domestic violence situations, human trafficking situations, and re-entering society after being incarcerated. Redeemed Mobile Boutique, a new non-profit located in Grandville will be working with these women to outfit them with clothes for professional
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 (SHAWNEE, Okla.) It was an enchanting night of celebration, honoring a years’ worth of accomplishments, collaboration, and investment during REI Oklahoma’s
(PAWHUSKA, Okla.) Episode one of the investigative podcast "In Trust" (produced by Bloomberg News and iHeartMedia) premiered on September 6, 2022. The series extensively details the legalized theft of Osage wealth, facilitated in part by US policies, with more than seven hours of reporting and interviews. On Sunday