Native Oklahoma Magazine

07/17/2024

Congratulations to Reservation Dogs and Sterlin Harjo on their multiple Emmy nominations!! Oklahoma is so proud of you.

07/17/2024

This Friday in Tulsa!!!

04/07/2024

04/05/2024

“Harmony of Duality” opens during the April First Friday Art Crawl on April 5th at 6 p.m. It will run through April 27. Admission is free.
The exhibit ties into a three-day festival later this month that celebrates the two-spirit identity and creativity.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – A new exhibit that explores Indigenous identities is coming to the University of Tulsa’s 101 Archer, thanks to a partnership between Twisted Arts and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities. “Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey” celebrates and honors the rich diversity ...

03/23/2024

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Oklahoma’s Five Civilized Tribes are asking state lawmakers to not move forward with a bill they believe would harm the state’s water quality.

03/14/2024

One of America's Best-In-State Hospitals for 2024 is the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, located in Ada, Oklahoma. Have you had the opportunity to visit this hospital? Share your personal experiences in the comments section below.

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Statista as being a ...

03/14/2024

This will do amazing things for the Seminole Nation!!

The Biden-Harris Administration announced over $26 million in infrastructure funding for Oklahoma.

03/13/2024

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean and regenerative energy future.

March 18 – 21 at the Muscogee Nation, RiverSpirit Resort, Tulsa, Oklahoma The Tribal Energy Equity Summit will convene Native American tribal leaders and federal government officials to address vital issues and ensure an equitable transition to a clean energy future. The Tribal Energy Equity Summi...

03/11/2024

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Regardless of the results, those at the First Americans Museum called the nominations a win and said the film's widespread recognition has already made an incredible impact.

03/10/2024

Members of the Osage Nation have arrived at the Oscars ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, during which singers and dancers will perform on cinema's biggest night.

03/08/2024

Join Ned Blackhawk in Tulsa on April 1st. Blackhawk will give a free lecture on the themes in his book “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History".

TULSA, Oklahoma – The University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities welcomes Ned Blackhawk to Tulsa on April 1. Blackhawk will give a free lecture on the themes in his book “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History,” which won the 2023 National

03/06/2024

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Clean energy dreams, realities highlighted at DOE tribal summit BY CHEZ OXENDINE There was an air of cautious optimism as the Department of Energy convened with tribal, business, and nonprofit leaders during the two-day Tribal Clean Energy Summit last week in Temecula, California. More than 700 part...

03/01/2024

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05/17/2023

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Native American graduate forced to remove eagle feather from cap sues Oklahoma school By Molly Young A Native American high school graduate who wore an eagle plume on her graduation cap is suing her Oklahoma school district after she says two employees forced her to remove the feather. Lena’ Black

05/10/2023

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05/10/2023

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Why Oklahoma lawmakers might not override Gov. Stitt's vetoes By Allison Herrera, Robby Korth, Ryan LaCroix, Beth Wallis In the past two weeks, Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed dozens of bills, amid a fight over education funding. The House and Governor are pressuring the Senate to adopt their plan, and

05/03/2023

Oklahoma Supreme Court's opinion challenging parts of the Indian Child Welfare Act is flawed, experts say
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     The Oklahoma Supreme Court Photo courtesy by Kateleigh Mill/KOSU Oklahoma Supreme Court's opinion challengi

04/26/2023

SCOTUS hears arguments in bankruptcy case that has implications for doing business in Indian Country
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     The Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on Monday, April 24, in a case involving tri

04/19/2023

Leader of Quapaw Nation resigns amid recall effort
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     Joseph T. Byrd. Photo courtesy Quapaw Nation Leader of Quapaw Nation resigns amid recall effort The Quapaw N

04/12/2023

GSA tells tribes it wants to work on clean energy “triple wins” with them
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     Robin Carnahan, administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration, talked about working closely with

04/12/2023

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04/05/2023

House subcommittee hearing highlights bills on land leases in Indian Country
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs welcomed testimony from (left to right) Assistant Secre

04/05/2023

Navajo skateboard stamp designs unveiled at skate park by postal service

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By Kylie Werner Cronkite News GLENDALE, Arizona – Navajo artist Di’Orr Greenwood got emotional while speaking at the unveiling of the skateboard stamp that she designed in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service. “This moment is very big for my community as it is the first stamp that means

03/30/2023

Fort Wash*ta Fur Trade Rendezvous brings history to life
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The annual Fur Trade Era Rendezvous at Fort Wash*ta will take place March 29 through April 2. Visitors are invited to enjoy historical presentations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to

03/29/2023

After nearly 200 years, the Yuchi Tribe of Oklahoma reconnects with bison
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     One of the 35 Denver Mountain Park bison stands in a corral as it waits to be transferred to representatives

03/22/2023

The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     The Colorado River flows by the historic Navajo Bridge on June 23, 2021 in Marble Canyon, Ariz. The Supreme

03/15/2023

Biden Shows How He Values Indian Country in His 2024 Budget
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03/08/2023

Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     Slot machines at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel, owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Pota

03/01/2023

Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years ago. Here's what 1 reporter remembers
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Visit NativeOklahoma.us for Top Native News, Events, Native Art, Culture and much more!     Federal troops block the road near Wounded Knee in March 1973. Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years

02/28/2023

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