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State asks Oklahoma Supreme Court to determine water rights in tribal dispute
Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
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Oklahoma's attorney general filed a lawsuit asking the high court to determine whether Oklahoma or two American Indian tribes have the rights to the water of three major stream systems in the southeastern part of the state. Read More
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Oklahoma's attorney general filed a lawsuit asking the high court to determine whether Oklahoma or two American Indian tribes have the rights to the water of three major stream systems in the southeastern part of the state. Read More
Oklahoma City will be asked to help pay for completion of American Indian Cultural Center
Published: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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American Indian Cultural Center: Oklahoma City likely will be asked to contribute millions of dollars toward completion of the American Indian Cultural Center as fundraisers attempt to cover an $80 million funding gap. Read More
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American Indian Cultural Center: Oklahoma City likely will be asked to contribute millions of dollars toward completion of the American Indian Cultural Center as fundraisers attempt to cover an $80 million funding gap. Read More
Oklahoma Indian tribes receive $90 million in housing grants
Published: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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Cherokee Nation gets nearly $30 million, the largest allotment in the nation through a program meant to serve low-income people on reservations or living in communities Read More
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Cherokee Nation gets nearly $30 million, the largest allotment in the nation through a program meant to serve low-income people on reservations or living in communities Read More
Oklahoma governor meets with tribal leaders over water lawsuit
Published: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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Details of the meeting at the state Capitol are confidential, a spokesman for the governor says. The closed-door meeting comes after a week of letters publicly exchanged between the governor and the leaders of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations. Read More
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Details of the meeting at the state Capitol are confidential, a spokesman for the governor says. The closed-door meeting comes after a week of letters publicly exchanged between the governor and the leaders of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations. Read More
Chickasaws, Choctaws will not drop lawsuit against state of Oklahoma
Published: Wed, Feb 8, 2012
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Leaders of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations will not drop a water rights lawsuit they filed against the state of Oklahoma last year until a “reasonable resolution” has been reached. Read More
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Leaders of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations will not drop a water rights lawsuit they filed against the state of Oklahoma last year until a “reasonable resolution” has been reached. Read More
Oklahoma governor asks Chickasaw, Choctaw nations to dismiss water lawsuit
Published: Fri, Feb 3, 2012
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Gov. Mary Fallin says an ongoing mediation process is the best way to resolve disputes between Oklahoma and the tribes. The federal lawsuit filed by the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations asks a federal judge stop Oklahoma's plan to sell water storage rights to Sardis Lake to Oklahoma City. Read More
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Gov. Mary Fallin says an ongoing mediation process is the best way to resolve disputes between Oklahoma and the tribes. The federal lawsuit filed by the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations asks a federal judge stop Oklahoma's plan to sell water storage rights to Sardis Lake to Oklahoma City. Read More
Tribe-owned lending companies collect thousands of complaints
Published: Sun, Jan 29, 2012
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The Miami and the Modoc tribes of Oklahoma online lending operations are the focus of scrutiny by the Oklahoma attorney general's office. Read More
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The Miami and the Modoc tribes of Oklahoma online lending operations are the focus of scrutiny by the Oklahoma attorney general's office. Read More
Tribes drop claim to existing permits in Oklahoma water rights case
Published: Fri, Jan 27, 2012
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The Chickasaw and Choctaw nations dropped their claims Thursday to existing permits to use water rights in a lawsuit concerning water in southeastern Oklahoma. Read More
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The Chickasaw and Choctaw nations dropped their claims Thursday to existing permits to use water rights in a lawsuit concerning water in southeastern Oklahoma. Read More
American Indian leader calls for more flexibility
Published: Thu, Jan 26, 2012
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The president of the National Congress of American Indians says the federal government should be more flexible in its relationship with tribal governments. Jefferson Keel, lieutenant governor of the Chickasaw Nation, made the remarks Thursday while delivering the State of Indian Nations... Read More
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The president of the National Congress of American Indians says the federal government should be more flexible in its relationship with tribal governments. Jefferson Keel, lieutenant governor of the Chickasaw Nation, made the remarks Thursday while delivering the State of Indian Nations... Read More
Census releases data on American Indian population
Updated: Wed, Jan 25, 2012
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Almost half of American Indians and Alaska Natives identify with multiple races, representing a group that grew by 39 percent over a decade, according to U.S. Census data released Wednesday. Of the 5.2 million people counted as Natives in 2010, nearly 2.3 million reported being Native in... Read More
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Almost half of American Indians and Alaska Natives identify with multiple races, representing a group that grew by 39 percent over a decade, according to U.S. Census data released Wednesday. Of the 5.2 million people counted as Natives in 2010, nearly 2.3 million reported being Native in... Read More
Oklahoma tribal leaders, White House official discuss funding for Indian education
Published: Tue, Jan 24, 2012
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State tribal and community leaders urged more federal support for Indian education efforts Monday at a round-table discussion in Norman led by White House official William Mendoza. Read More
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State tribal and community leaders urged more federal support for Indian education efforts Monday at a round-table discussion in Norman led by White House official William Mendoza. Read More
Oklahoma tribal chief comments on casino controversy
Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012
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OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — The Muscogee Creek Nation's principal chief says a branch of the tribe seeking to build a casino in a Tulsa suburb hasn't followed proper procedures that would allow for gaming on that site. At a news conference on Monday, Chief George Tiger said his tribe hasn't received an application... Read More
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OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — The Muscogee Creek Nation's principal chief says a branch of the tribe seeking to build a casino in a Tulsa suburb hasn't followed proper procedures that would allow for gaming on that site. At a news conference on Monday, Chief George Tiger said his tribe hasn't received an application... Read More
2012 profiles: Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation
Updated: Sat, Jan 14, 2012
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With his tribe riding high, Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby sees another big year in 2012. Read More
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With his tribe riding high, Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby sees another big year in 2012. Read More
2 ex-Creek Nation workers face conspiracy charge
Published: Thu, Jan 12, 2012
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MUSKOGEE — A plea hearing is scheduled for later this month for two former Muscogee (Creek) Nation employees accused of bilking the government out of more than $2.5 million in cigarette taxes. Read More
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MUSKOGEE — A plea hearing is scheduled for later this month for two former Muscogee (Creek) Nation employees accused of bilking the government out of more than $2.5 million in cigarette taxes. Read More
Tribe planning casino in Broken Arrow
Updated: Tue, Dec 20, 2011
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BROKEN ARROW - The Kialegee Tribal Town is planning to build a gaming establishment in Broken Arrow that would be called the Red Clay Casino, a city planning official confirmed. Read More
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BROKEN ARROW - The Kialegee Tribal Town is planning to build a gaming establishment in Broken Arrow that would be called the Red Clay Casino, a city planning official confirmed. Read More
American Indian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City seeks private funding to finish project
Published: Mon, Dec 19, 2011
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Blake Wade, who headed Oklahoma's Centennial celebration, is the new executive director of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in November. He said his job “is to is to help raise the $80 million we need to compete it.” Read More
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Blake Wade, who headed Oklahoma's Centennial celebration, is the new executive director of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in November. He said his job “is to is to help raise the $80 million we need to compete it.” Read More
Oklahoma City company wins Army contract
Published: Tue, Dec 13, 2011
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Potawatomi Training LLC has landed part of a $458 million U.S. Army contract at Fort Benning, Ga. Read More
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Potawatomi Training LLC has landed part of a $458 million U.S. Army contract at Fort Benning, Ga. Read More
FEMA supports allowing tribes to ask for aid
Published: Wed, Dec 7, 2011
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it supports changing the federal law governing disaster aid to let tribal governments apply directly to the White House for help. Read More
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it supports changing the federal law governing disaster aid to let tribal governments apply directly to the White House for help. Read More
Oklahoma tribal leaders praise Obama at annual White House conference
Published: Sat, Dec 3, 2011
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President says relations between federal government and tribes at a turning point but more work needs to be done to improve lives in Indian Country. Read More
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President says relations between federal government and tribes at a turning point but more work needs to be done to improve lives in Indian Country. Read More
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