Mvskoke Media

08/01/2024

BRIDGE OPENING ✂ | The Okmulgee Indian Community Center recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new bridge on the community's property. The structure now connects a path between the OIC Building and Elderly Housing in Okmulgee. Elders within the community now have a safe and easy path to cross over to their community center. The event was attended by Muscogee (Creek) Nation tribal dignitaries including Second Chief Del Beaver and members of the National Council.

08/01/2024

Descendants of the Haynes family gathered today for a "Setting the Stone" ceremony, which celebrated the donation of the family's cemetery to the Newtown United Methodist Church in Okmulgee. Rufus "Buddy" Cox spoke on the importance of the cemetery to his family. Those from the Haynes family lineage that were laid to rest in the cemetery include Trail of Tears survivors and veterans.

07/31/2024

PALMS SWEATY 🍝 | The Muscogee Veteran's Affairs Services Office (VASO) and the Mvskoke Riders (Mvskoke Corakkoohlikv)served up spaghetti for a fundraiser at the MCN Veterans Affairs building on the main tribal complex. The come-and-go event raised money for the Mvskoke Riders' annual Trail of Tears Ride in September. The ride typically sees thousands of motorcyclists from many different tribes riding along the route from the homelands to Indian Territory, now modern day Oklahoma.

07/31/2024

The Okemah and Wetumka clinics will host walk-in sports physicals for students next week on Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday Aug. 6.

🚨 NATIVE ATHLETES 🚨

Are you needing a physical for the upcoming school year? Now’s the time! We will be accepting walk-ins on select days in Okemah and Wetumka next week. No appointment needed!

Okemah Clinic
Monday, 8/5
8AM – 4PM

Wetumka Clinic
Tuesday, 8/6
8AM – 4PM

07/31/2024

HIYE ☀ | HEAT WARNINGS | Scorching temperatures are in the forecast today for major cities on the Mvskoke Reservation. Okmulgee, Tulsa and Muskogee are under excessive heat warnings with head index values reaching up to 112 F. Other areas including Depew, Holdenville and Eufaula are under heat warnings with highs in the upper 90s. Heat and excessive heat warnings are in effect from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. (CT).

Those outside today are advised to take appropriate heat precautions. This includes drinking plenty of water, wearing sunblock and wearing loose, light fitting clothing.

07/31/2024

❗️ MISSING PERSON ❗️ | If you have any information on the wearabouts of Anzhini Ranae Loftis please contact the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department at 918-732-7800.

Please, if you have any information that can assist us, contact us at the number listed on the flyer. You can remain anonymous.

Share this on your pages please, and thank you.

07/31/2024

HEALTH FAIR 🩺 | The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is hosting a Children's Health Fair on Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The fair will provide physical exams, dental screenings, immunizations and more to help Native families in the Oklahoma City area start off the school year strong. The fair will also hand out school supplies and provide family fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting.

To schedule an appointment, call 405-948-4900.

Calling parents of future movie stars! Is your child ready for a sparkling smile or a comprehensive check-up? Join us at our exciting two-day Children's Health Fair, set in a fun movie-themed environment. Secure your appointment today by calling 405-948-4900 ext 633. Get ready to shine like a star!

07/30/2024

The Muscogee (Creek) National Council held a quarterly session on July 27 where they voted on grant fund expenditures, reservation bridge repairs and nominations for the Nation’s attorney general and secretary of health positions.

07/30/2024

SPAGHETTI 🍝 | The Mvskoke Riders and the Muscogee Veteran's Affairs Services Office (VASO) are hosting a spaghetti fundraiser tomorrow, Wednesday July 31 from 11 a.m. until they are sold out. The fundraiser will take place at the Muscogee Nation Veterans Affairs building at 1006 Bear Ln on the main Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex in Okmulgee. Tickets for a war club raffle will also be available for purchase. All donations will support the Mvskoke Riders' Annual Trail of Tears Ride.

For further information, contact 918-490-3410.

07/30/2024

MCN IN FLORIDA ☀ | The Muscogee (Creek) Nation will hold a Beyond the Reservation Florida Outreach on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year's event will be hosted at the Marriott Tampa Westshore located at 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. Citizens who attend will have the opportunity to meet Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver, as well as get connected with tribal services including citizenship, the election board, and higher education.

For further information, contact the MCN Tribal Liaison at 918-549-2709.

07/30/2024

HIYE ☀ | HEAT ADVISORY | Heat advisories continue to be in effect for areas of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation. Areas to the northeast are under an excessive heat advisory include Tulsa, Inola, and Coweta. Those areas can expect to see temperatures in the high 90s with head index values in the 110s. To the south, Okmulgee and Muskogee are also under excessive heat warnings with similar extreme temperatures. Today's heat advisories are are in effect from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (CT).

Those who are outdoors today are advised to take A/C breaks, drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothing. The best time to take care of outside activities are either early morning or late evening.

07/29/2024

Tourists and guests coming through the Mvskoke Reservation will soon have a new option in lodging and gaming with the Coweta Casino Hotel. Construction will begin in September. It is scheduled to open in spring 2026. The project is estimated to cost $100 Million dollars and will be located at 131st Street and Oklahoma 51 in Coweta, Okla.

07/29/2024

HIYE ☀ | EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING | The US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma is reporting that many areas of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation are under heat warnings today. Tulsa, Okmulgee and Muskogee are under excessive heat warnings, where heat index values will reach up to 111 F. Areas under a heat advisory include Eufaula, Holdenville and Okemah. Those areas can expect to see heat index values reach 109 F. Advisories are in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. (CT).

Those in areas under heat advisories or excessive heat advisories are encouraged to stay indoors. Those who are outside today are advised to take frequent air conditioned breaks, drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothing.

07/26/2024

OIC Bridge | The Okmulgee Indian Community Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new bridge on July 25. Now the OIC Center can be accessed directly from the MCN elderly housing in Okmulgee.

The Okmulgee Indian Community held a ribbon cutting on a new pedestrian bridge on July 25, 2024. The bridge connects the community center with the elderly h...

07/26/2024

LAWYER’D UP | Mvskoke Media Assignment Editor Jerrad Moore sat down with a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s legal representation in the Poarch Band suit. Mary Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee) answers questions about the current state of the case.

When you want to know what's going on in Tribal Court, it's time to get Lawyer'd Up. On todays program, the history and future of the lawsuit between MCN an...

07/25/2024

The Cantrell family has faced their fair share of challenges ever since their infant son, Asher was diagnosed with an extremely rare respiratory disease on May 17.

07/24/2024

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reintegration recently held a groundbreaking for a new facility in Henryetta this morning. Tribal dignitaries including members of the National Council, as well as Second Chief Del Beaver and Principal Chief David Hill were in attendance to officially kick off the project.

07/24/2024

HOPERE 😶‍🌫️ | Areas in southern parts of the Mvskoke Reservation including Muskogee may see patchy, dense fog through the mid morning. This may pose a driving hazard with visibility less than one mile at times. Drivers are encouraged to take it slow, and use their headlights during foggy conditions.

Other areas like Okmulgee, Beggs and Tulsa will see sunny skies with highs in the low 90s today with calm winds.

07/24/2024

Blackfeet actress Lily Gladstone recently made an appearance in Tulsa at a screening of her new documentary,“Bring Them Home”.

07/23/2024

Two joint sessions of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council are set to take place this evening. The BFJ/LNC Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. and will discuss a grant expenditure authorization and a name change for a district within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The HEW/LNC committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. and will discuss a real estate contract and a $1.97M expenditure for a property purchase.

07/23/2024

ROYALTY 👑 | For those who have yet to meet the 2024 Mvskoke Miss and Junior Miss, they will have the opportunity to meet them this Saturday, July 27 at the Mvskoke Nation Youth Services Office in Okmulgee. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will serve light refreshments.

07/23/2024

HVSOTOSAT ☀ | Some commuters across the Mvskoke Reservation may have experienced hopere, or fog on their way into work this morning, however today's weather outlook across the Mvskoke Reservation will see clear, sunny skies in areas including Inola, Depew and Okmulgee. These areas can expect to see a high of 88F.

The US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma radar is reporting a slight chance of showers and storms this afternoon in areas north and east of the reservation in Arkansas.

07/22/2024

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Land, Natural Resources, and Cultural Preservation Committee held a meeting on July 16 where they discussed a tribal transportation bridge program, transportation duties, public roadways and associated right-of-ways.

07/22/2024

The BFJ committee passed legislation for the purchase of additional body camera equipment, an attorney general nomination, and the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain heinous crimes in a meeting on July 18.

07/22/2024

The next Women's Empowerment Support Group Flower Pot Painting activity hosted by Muscogee Creek Nation Center for Victim Services will take place this Thursday, July 25 in Okemah from 5:30p - 7:00p. This event is exclusively for women who are survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

For registration, call 918-732-7979.

07/22/2024

AHOLOCAT ☁ | The Mvskoke Reservation will see cooler temperatures this morning, with slight rain chances central and south in Okmulgee and Muskogee. Both municipalities will see a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms and will see highs in the low 80s. Up to the north of the reservation areas like Mannford will see mostly clear skies with highs in the mid 80s.

07/20/2024

The Marshall family will hold a reunion on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wetumka Indian Community Center. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information contact 580-320-7420.

07/19/2024

ENAHVMKVLKE NETTV | The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Behavioral Health Department hosted Family Fun Day at the Claude Cox Omniplex. Families had the opportunity to come out and play on a bouncy slide, make arts and crafts and play kickball.

The next Family Fun event will take place at the Wetumka Indian Community Center next Friday, July 26 at 608 N. Creek Street in Wetumka, Oklahoma.

07/19/2024

UPDATE: Tonight's episode will not discuss the Poarch Band case. That will be saved for next week's program where Mvskoke Media will interview a member from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's legal team in that trial.

Lawyer'd Up returns this evening with updates on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. Rhonda K. Grayson and Jeffrey D. Kennedy case and the MCN and Hickory Ground v. Poarch Band of Creek Indians case. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions in the live chat during the program.

The livestream will begin at 4:00 p.m. (CT).

When you want to know what's going on in Tribal Court, it's time to get Lawyer'd Up. On todays program,an update on the Grayson, Kennedy case at the MCN Sup...

07/19/2024

The fifth episode of Mvskoke Gardening will debut on Mvskoke Media's Youtube Channel tomorrow at 10 a.m. (CT). Join College of The Muscogee Nation Extension Educator Courtney Natseway in the garden as she shares about proper techniques for growing corn, watermelon, cantaloupe and more.

Mvskoke Media and the College of the Muscogee Nation Extension Program present the Mvskoke Gardening series. CMN Extension Educator Courtney Natseway shares...