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Legacy of the Choctaw Code Talkers to be honored on Veterans Day
(OKLAHOMA) Nearly 1 in 5 Native Americans have served in the U.S. military, spanning generations and wars, even before Native Americans were recognized as US citizens. Their contribution has meant the difference between victory and defeat. During World War I, 19 Choctaw soldiers are credited as being essential to
Broken Arrow first to fly Muscogee flag
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) While Oklahoma has been a state for more than a century, the Tribal Nations that have been here before statehood continue to define its identity and amplify its strength. On September 2, the Broken Arrow City Council amended Ordinance 3890, Section 2-15 to allow the city to
The Cost of a Life: A High Price for a First Offense
In July 2025, Crosswinds News began working with women incarcerated at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center and Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center in Oklahoma, listening to pitches for editorial (opinion) stories, providing feedback, and offering editing support. This is one of those stories. Written By: Crystal Avilla I spent the last
Healing Perpetrators: Reversing Native violence tied to impacts of colonization
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