“Love” by Brent Learned (Cheyenne Arapaho), which was selected as this year’s poster art for the Sovereignty Symposium: OKLAHOMA CITY – Deep discussions on important issues affecting Native American tribes will combine with a celebration of cultures during the 36th Sovereignty Symposium, June 11 and 12. The event is hosted by the Oklahoma City University School of Law and will be held downtown at the Skirvin Hilton. This year’s symposium, titled “A New Beginning,” will feature panel discussions on various topics including business, education, property rights, cultural prese ..read more

Three Cherokee citizens are among the first students to graduate from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation inaugural class. (L-R) Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum, OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation graduate Connor West, graduate Charlee Dawson, graduate Dalton Sanders, and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Nearly 20% of class are Native, including three Cherokee citizens TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Natio ..read more

Hall of Fame will enshrine six contemporary Native American icons on Oct. 5 in Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA CITY -- The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the six outstanding individuals receiving induction into the 2024 Hall of Fame class. The 2024 National Native American Hall of Fame class’s contributions to Indian Country span disciplines such as government, law, journalism, education, advocacy and the arts. They will be honored at a gala on Oct. 5 at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City.  The 2024 inductees include Stanley Crooks (posthumous), Franklin Duc ..read more

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts wins big at SBC Awards North America  Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year  DURANT, Okla. (May 13, 2024)- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts won big at the 2024 SBC Awards North America in New York Thursday night, taking home three major industry awards. The SBC Awards North America recognizes the achievements of gaming and online betting operators in the U.S. and Canada.     Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was named Employer of the Year and was also recognized for its flagship property in Durant, which helped th ..read more

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Lakecrest Casino and Hotel in Carter County Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by tribal elected officials and leaders as well as Carter County and Ardmore dignitaries May 7 to cut the ribbon and officially open Lakecrest Casino and Hotel, located minutes from Lake Murray in south central Oklahoma. The Carter County development is anticipated to have an estimated $3.7 million annual payroll and employ about 450 workers. Resort property minutes from Lake Murray includes 89-room hotel, casino, resort pool ..read more

Inaugural class set to graduate on May 16th, 2024 TULSA — Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation will celebrate a monumental achievement on May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduates from the country’s first tribally affiliated medical school. The commencement ceremony for both OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation is Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m., at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. This milestone is the next significant step forward in addressing the health care needs of rural, underse ..read more

Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino and Resort and ShowNation, LLC dba SCOUT have entered into a strategic partnership that includes “SCOUT” player development software. "We are happy to announce the new collaboration with ShowNation's SCOUT, a customer relationship management platform," said Andy Langston, COO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises / River Spirit Casino Resort. “This innovative tool will enable us to access real-time data as soon as our valued guests arrive on the property. With this data, we can gain deeper insights into guest preferences, which will help us further enhance the ..read more

Bank facilitated financial collaboration to fund $45M tribal community health center Denver, CO—Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB), a national Native-owned community development bank and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), was awarded “Government Impact Deal of the Year” at the 42nd annual Native American Finance Officers Association conference. NAB received the award for facilitating a collaboration between the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (LCO Tribe) and a number of Native American financial institutions that led to fully funding a new $45 million ..read more

Tornadoes touchdown on the Mvskoke reservation A house in Holdenville stands after being hit by severe storms over the weekend. (Courtesy: Daniel Wind) MCN responds with disaster relief in Holdenville and Morris by Braden Harper MVSKOKE RESERVATION, Oklv. – The weekend of April 27-28 saw intense severe weather storms that left at least four dead and dozens injured in the state of Oklahoma. Among those killed included a four-month-old infant. The City of Sulphur in Murray County was hit particularly hard by tornadic activity, its downtown area covered in fallen building debris. Closer to h ..read more

MCN discusses progress and development at State of the Tribal Nations luncheon MCN Secretary of the Nation Zechariah Harjo speaks at the inaugural”State of Tribal Nations” event sponsored by the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 18. (Meredith Johnson/MM)Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce holds inaugural event by Meredith Johnson TVLSE, Oklv. – The Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce held their inaugural State of the Tribal Nations’ event at the Tulsa Renaissance Center on Thursday, April 18. The fully booked luncheon event featured panel discussions with representatives from the ..read more