(TULSA, Okla.) This November, Oklahomans will elect a new governor to replace incumbent Kevin Stitt. One candidate, Charles McCall, pledges that if elected, he will restore relationships between the state and its tribal nations. Republican candidate and former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall gave the keynote address at the United
Updated: March 19, 2026 | Originally Published: November 29, 2025 (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
(OWASSO, Okla.) The City of Owasso is closer to adopting an official city flag following a joint meeting of the Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority and the Owasso Public Golf Authority Tuesday night, despite debate over the design’s use of Native American imagery. The proposed flag was
(CHOCTAW RESERVATION) March has been celebrated nationally as Irish American Heritage Month since 1991. For the Choctaw Nation, the month also marks a time to honor its enduring friendship with Ireland, a bond that began in 1847 during the Great Famine, when the Choctaw people sent $170 (worth about $5,
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) A film about the life of Jesus will soon be shown in the Mvskoke and ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee) languages, just in time for Easter. The Native language adaptations of The Savior, a feature-length portrayal of Jesus’ life produced by GeoLink Nations in partnership with Behold Motion Pictures, will
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Happy Saturday Crosswinds News Community, We hope February treated you well and that you found ways to stay warm during these winter days. It’s been another full and meaningful month at Crosswinds News, with our team out in the community covering stories, attending gatherings, and connecting with people across
(TVLSE, Okla.) Crosswinds News is making it easier for community members to stay informed about Native American events happening in the area. Recently, Crosswinds launched a new community calendar on our website featuring a wide range of activities, including workshops, powwows, conferences, art markets, cooking classes, tribal celebrations, community meetings,
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 CITY, Okla.) Nearly $250 million in federal small business funding is available through Oklahoma tribes, offering a major opportunity for Native entrepreneurs and tribally owned
(TULSA, Okla.) The North Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization will finally see their dream become reality. Over the past 6 years, volunteers met, built partnerships and asked the community what was needed. The first-look event of the new community center, located at 1205 E. 46th Street North, is scheduled for Thursday,
(TVLSE, Okla.) The Native American Community Committee (NACC) met Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC), where an open-floor discussion largely focused on the need for a Native community center in Tulsa. “We don’t have anything like that as far as Intertribal,” said David Bible
(TVLSE, Okla.) A film directed by Kyle Kauwika Harris, a Choctaw Nation citizen who is also of Hawaiian descent, premieres in theaters tonight, with a video-on-demand release set for February 10. The Huntsman, a whodunnit crime thriller featuring actors Shawn Ashmore, Elizabeth Mitchell, Jessy Schram, Brent Bailey and Garret Dillahunt,
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his final State of the State Address on February 2, doubling down on his “One Oklahoma” message and criticizing the Mcguirt decision that ruled much of Eastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, is still reservation land. “I’m proud of Oklahoma’s heritage,