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(TULSA, Okla.) Many Native American tribes located in Northeast Oklahoma were forced here from their ancestral homelands after the signing of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and subsequent actions. This includes the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, whose reservation covers much of present-day Tulsa. Tulsa city limits also include the Cherokee
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(CUSHING, Okla.) Indigenous reconciliation was front and center during a tour day Enbridge held with dozens of Tribal business leaders and professionals at their Cushing facility on October 8. Enbridge executives spoke with dozens of attendees from across the country about the company’s goals for continuing to work with
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Written By: Frances Danger, Brittany Harlow, Russell Sun Eagle (TVLSE, Okla.) At Monday night's Tulsa Public Schools meeting, community members gathered to discuss the future of the Webster Warriors and Central Braves mascots. During the meeting, multiple heated exchanges took place as Native students and community members shared
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(GLENPOOL, Okla.) Excitement is building as the Yuchi Language Project prepares to host zOyaha Fest 2025, a two-day cultural gathering taking place this weekend in Glenpool. The free, family-friendly festival has quickly grown into one of Oklahoma’s most dynamic celebrations. offering a full weekend of games, art, food, music,
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On Sept. 8, the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education voted to prohibit discriminatory school branding and begin removing Native American mascot imagery at Webster and Central schools. Pictured are some of the supporters who helped make this change possible. Written By: Russell Sun Eagle and Nico Berlin (TULSA, Okla.
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This story is part of Crosswind News’ “Returning to Balance” Solutions Journalism Series. Using a solutions journalism approach, these stories highlight Indigenous led, culturally informed strategies to address challenges that disproportionately affect Native communities. "Returning to Balance" aims to inspire leaders, health organizations, and community members to consider
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Written By: Cait Medearis and Brittany Harlow (NATIONAL) Established in Philadelphia in 1882, the Indian Rights Association (IRA) became a pioneering force in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, dedicated to advancing the rights and welfare of Native American communities across the United States, as they saw fit. Founded
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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: