tag: oklahoma
Gaylord News: COVID-19 vaccine efforts include tribes and Indian Health Service (February 26, 2021)
The state of Oklahoma is working with tribal nations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Indian Health Service to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine reaches as many people as possible. 
Chuck Hoskin: The Cherokee Nation must honor its word (February 24, 2021)
Breaking the Treaty of 1866 could be our undoing. 
Gaylord News: Kiowa Tribe helps citizens amid severe weather (February 22, 2021)
The Kiowa Tribe ramped up emergency assistance efforts for citizens as severe weather conditions are now only beginning to abate in Oklahoma. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation honors health heroes amid COVID-19 (February 15, 2021)
The observance of “We Heart Our Cherokee Health Heroes” is both a symbolic and tangible appreciation reflecting our deepest respect and enduring support. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation details response to COVID-19 pandemic (February 8, 2021)
The COVID-19 global pandemic has been hard on us all, but Cherokee Nation did not sit back while the pandemic threatened our health and our economy. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to protect sovereignty (February 1, 2021)
To keep collaboration strong and safeguard our sovereignty, the Cherokee Nation pays close attention what’s happening in the Oklahoma Legislature. 
Chuck Hoskin: Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior (January 26, 2021)
Deb Haaland is someone who knows what it is like to struggle and who always looks out for ways to help people, no matter their tribal affiliation, party, politics, or beliefs. 
Oklahoma Supreme Court: Treat v. Stitt (January 26, 2021)
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued a decision in Treat v. Stitt, a dispute over Class III gaming compacts in Oklahoma. 
With one of the debacles of the Donald Trump era still raging in the courts, Indian Country will be paying close attention as the Department of the Treasury gains new leadership.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation preserves hunting and fishing sites (January 19, 2021)
Love of the great outdoors is deeply engrained in Cherokee culture. 
Gaylord News: Indian boarding school era still lives on for many (January 18, 2021)
About 8,000 students attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, whose founder had a motto: “Kill the Indian in him, and save the man.” 
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is still downplaying the protocols that slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates language achievements (January 11, 2021)
Two hundred years ago, the brilliant statesman and inventor Sequoyah presented the Cherokee syllabary to the Cherokee Nation. 
Chuck Hoskin: COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Cherokee Nation (December 17, 2020)
I believe in the vaccine and the science behind it. I am 100 percent confident that it is safe and will be successful at containing the virus. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation empowers tribal citizens (December 11, 2020)
The Cherokee word “gadugi” describes one of our most important Cherokee values. It means working together to improve our tribal community. 
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals: Shawnee Tribe v. Steven Mnuchin (December 4, 2020)
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments in Shawnee Tribe v. Steven Mnuchin, a dispute over COVID-19 relief funds. 
With change coming at the highest levels of government, tribal and federal officials are working to ensure the crisis of missing and murdered loved ones in Indian Country remains a priority.
Tribes await action on priorities as Congress returns to work (November 18, 2020)
Lawmakers are getting back to work after a long recess and a divisive election as time runs out to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda. 
Guilty plea entered for manslaughter on Muscogee (Creek) Nation (November 18, 2020)
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country after he shot and killed a woman on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. 
Chuck Hoskin: Protecting tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma (November 16, 2020)
The Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma are not at odds. We have the same goals of safety and justice for all Cherokees and all Oklahomans. 
Chuck Hoskin: Tribal nations stand stronger than ever (November 10, 2020)
As we observe Native Heritage Month in 2020, it may be a little different from past celebrations, but I encourage you to thoughtfully consider the history and heritage of tribes, and the power of our sovereign nations yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Federal murder charge laid against former police officer (November 6, 2020)
A former police officer who shot and killed a 19-year-old has been charged in federal court with first degree murder. 
Choctaw Nation congratulates citizen Amanda Harrell on nursing award (November 4, 2020)
When Amanda Harrell was growing up in McAlester, Oklahoma, she was unsure what type of education would be available to her or what her family could afford. 
Rep. Markwayne Mullin: A historic pick for the Supreme Court (November 2, 2020)
Amy Coney Barrett is exceptionally well-qualified and a great choice to serve on the highest court in the land. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation helps citizens with disabilities (November 2, 2020)
The Disability Assistance Program will help Cherokees with food, supplies or other expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was victimized by a former partner, U.S. Attorney Trent Shores announced.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation addresses food security amid COVID-19 (October 27, 2020)
Food security is always an issue for our citizenry and it has only been magnified during the COVID-19 crisis. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation expands domestic violence services (October 19, 2020)
The coronavirus pandemic has put many people — Native women especially — in peril from domestic violence. 
The Chickasaw Nation is moving forward with two gaming projects in Oklahoma.
A fundamental principle of our Cherokee culture is that we should consider the impact of what we do today on the next seven generations of future Cherokees.
Peter d’Errico: Racist Indian law doctrine springs into action (October 8, 2020)
How much longer America will tolerate a racist religious doctrine as part of its legal system? 
Osage Nation citizen David Holt on Oprah Winfrey podcast (October 5, 2020)
David Holt, the mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, appears on Oprah Winfrey’s book club podcast. 
The Cherokee Heritage Center has long been a beloved site for preserving irreplaceable artifacts and educating visitors on Cherokee culture.
Seneca-Cayuga Nation swears in first woman chief (October 1, 2020)
“As the children of survivors, sharing our story and prospering into the future is our duty,” Chief Sarah S. Channing of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation said. 
Trump administration deals with fallout from tribal victory at Supreme Court (September 30, 2020)
The Trump administration tried to undermine tribal treaty rights at the nation’s highest court. Federal prosecutors are now paying the price. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee voters are critical voices in 2020 election (September 28, 2020)
We look forward to seeing the largest Native voter participation in history in the November elections. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Film Office, OsiyoTV expand Native visibility (September 21, 2020)
Despite challenges in conducting on-location shoots and interviews, OsiyoTV has stayed right on schedule, with the new season to begin airing October 1. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests CARES Act money in community (September 14, 2020)
Our sovereign government is making investments that will address immediate health, safety and economic needs during this crisis.
Popular Tags
116th
117th
2020
alaska
arizona
bia
coronavirus
crime
cronkite news
deb haaland
democrats
doi
donald trump
economic development
elections
employment
house
ihs
joe biden
jonathan nez
judiciary
languages
media
meetings
mmiw
montana
native america calling
native sun news today
native vote
navajo
ncai
oglala sioux
oklahoma
race
racism
radio
republicans
scia
senate
south dakota
sovereignty
supreme court
treaties
women
youth
Search
Advertisement
