(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
(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
(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,
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The United States of America is a country built by and for colonizers. Roughly 350 million people will call the United States home when it turns 250 this year. That’s ten times the number of people living here in 1776, which included half a million enslaved Africans. Another 1
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Hello Crosswinds Community! The start of a new year offers an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the work that matters most: listening deeply and strengthening the flow of information across Native communities. January’s coverage reflects that commitment, from data-driven insight about how Native residents access news, to leadership
(TVLSE, Okla.) Crosswinds News is inviting community members across northeast Oklahoma to apply for StoryKeepers, a training program that supports Native-focused reporting through self-paced learning, hands-on practice, and editorial mentorship. Building off of the Citizen Journalism Pilot Program created in 2023, StoryKeepers will offer paid training and
(OKEMAH, Okla.) Eugenia “Carol” Tiger has spent a lifetime preparing meals that bring people together. The Mvskoke elder continues that work through Hompvks Ce, a Mvskoke homestyle cooking and catering effort dedicated to traditional foods, healthier preparation and teaching future generations. Hompvks Ce, Mvskoke for “you all come eat,” is
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
We’re excited to officially share Crosswinds News’ Native-Focused Tulsa County Information Ecosystem Assessment, a year-long effort grounded in listening, community dialogue, and data-informed insights. This report reflects what Native residents across Tulsa County told us directly: * How they access news and information * Where gaps exist * What’
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. (MUSCOGEE NATION) Mayor Monroe Nichols has served as Tulsa’s mayor for just over a year. As guest speaker at the American Indian Chamber of Commerce
(TVLSE, Okla.) Tribal nations and Native organizations across Oklahoma are addressing concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a rise in incidents involving Native people nationwide. Recent cases include Oglala Sioux Tribal members detained in Minnesota last week, an Ojibwe/Red Lake Nation descendant detained in Minnesota, a member
Crosswinds Special Edition Newsletter
Over the past year, Crosswinds News has spent time listening to Native communities across northeast Oklahoma, including multiple stops in Tulsa County, to better understand how people access information and what’s missing from the local news landscape. This month, we are releasing our Native-Focused Tulsa County Information Ecosystem