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Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in food security (January 22, 2024)

Cherokee Nation is working toward the day when no child ever has to wonder where their next meal is coming from, and no parent ever has to worry that they can’t provide healthy nutrition for their kids.

Oklahoma Voice: Tribal leaders left out of Republican governor’s event (November 29, 2023)

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) hosted several dozen tribal citizens at a special event to celebrate and honor Native heritage and families.

Tom Cole: Promoting tribal sovereignty and self-determination in Congress (November 27, 2023)

As the longest serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives, the privilege and honor it is to represent the interests of tribes in Congress is certainly not lost on me.

‘We need to do some healing’: New leader of National Congress of American Indians vows unity (November 20, 2023)

The new leader of the nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is calling for unity and healing following a well-attended but sometimes contentious meeting.

National Congress of American Indian draws huge crowd for annual convention (November 16, 2023)

The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation proud of historic judicial nominee (October 30, 2023)

Sara Hill’s nomination is exciting for Cherokee Nation and all of Indian Country, and not only because it is a historic milestone.

Native America Calling: New respect for traditional Indigenous tattoos (October 5, 2023)

Basket designs, rug patterns, tribal images and corn illustrations are all among the graphics many Indigenous tattoo wearers display.

National Congress of American Indians hires Geoffrey Blackwell for key role (October 2, 2023)

The National Congress of American Indians, the nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization, has a new general counsel and a new chief of staff.

Indian Country sees progress on Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (August 7, 2023)

Indian Country is finally seeing progress on a long-overdue update to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) although victory is not yet at hand.

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Tribal leaders urge Congress to protect Native artists from ‘fake tribes’ (April 17, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.

New Native adviser set to join President Biden at White House (April 13, 2023)

President Joe Biden is welcoming a new Native adviser to the White House, the third of his administration.

Gaylord News: Freedmen continue to press for citizenship rights in tribal nations (August 2, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation signed treaties that include provisions addressing formerly enslaved persons in their territories.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on "Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes"

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on Freedmen provisions in tribal treaties (July 27, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.”

Gaylord News: Tribes united as Supreme Court takes up sovereignty case (April 28, 2022)

“We can work together,” Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said of ongoing efforts to address public safety in Indian Country.

Chickasaw Nation citizen lands Native advisor role at White House (April 27, 2022)

The White House has a new Native advisor in the second year of Joe Biden’s presidency.

As Long as the Waters Flow by Allan C. Houser

Gaylord News: Oklahoma tribes defend sovereignty as Supreme Court weighs big case (April 26, 2022)

“Oklahoma is strongest when our tribes are at the table”: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole leaders remain united amid attacks on their sovereign rights.

Supreme Court nominee advances with show of support for tribal sovereignty (April 5, 2022)

The nation’s highest court is once again entering a season of significant change with major Indian law cases on the docket and a historic nominee nearing confirmation.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation deserves to be treated with respect (January 31, 2022)

The United States must keep its treaty promise to Cherokee Nation. Now, let us move forward.

Gaylord News: Indigenous Peoples’ Day continues momentum across nation (November 22, 2021)

Nineteen states now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, following the early lead of South Dakota’s Native American Day. Tribes are joining in too.

Chuck Hoskin: Protecting tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma (October 12, 2021)

Our mission as tribal government leaders is always to protect our sovereignty and advance issues critical to our people.

Gaylord News: Chickasaw citizen secures top legal post at Department of Agriculture (September 16, 2021)

For the first time in history, an Indigenous woman is overseeing U.S. agriculture law – but Janie Simms Hipp is just the latest in a number of Native people nominated to top posts in the Biden administration.

Gaylord News: Native woman serves mental health needs of community (August 18, 2021)

Resilient. That’s the word used to describe Kim Holmes by the people who know her best.

Indian gaming industry sees unprecedented drop in revenues due to COVID-19 (August 17, 2021)

Tribal casino revenues took a major hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures released by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Trail of Tears and tribal treaty cited in threats against President Biden (June 22, 2021)

An Oklahoma man has been arrested and charged after citing the Trail of Tears and the Muscogee Nation’s treaty when making violent threats against President Joe Biden.

Cherokee Nation discusses criminal compacting legislation (May 10, 2021)

Leaders of the Cherokee Nation discuss legislation to address criminal jurisdiction issues in the state of Oklahoma during a call with the media.

Cherokee Nation and Chickasaw Nation call for criminal jurisdiction compacts (May 10, 2021)

The leaders of the Cherokee Nation and the Chickasaw Nation are seeking to enter into compacts to address criminal jurisdiction issues in Oklahoma.

Libby Washburn: Indian Health Service sets COVID-19 vaccination goal (March 5, 2021)

For too long, American Indians and Alaska Natives have been last in line.

Navajo Nation set to plant tribe’s flag with embassy near U.S. Capitol (February 15, 2021)

Amid concerns about COVID-19 and public safety, leaders of the Navajo Nation are establishing a permanent home in Washington, D.C., to advocate for their tribe’s needs.

Native women land key leadership and policy roles in Biden administration (February 5, 2021)

A citizen of the Winnebago Tribe will be leading the Indian Country legal team at the Department of the Interior and is among a growing number of Native women in the Biden administration.

Gaylord News: Tribes being forced out of homelands is key part of U.S. history (January 11, 2021)

The Trail of Tears, the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma, was one of the most inhumane policies in American history – but it wasn’t an isolated incident.