Amid growing mass deportation efforts across the U.S., Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma are warning tribal citizens to be prepared if they are stopped in Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps, especially after multiple incidents in other states.
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Posted inGovernment
‘Political whiplash’: Oklahoma tribes reel after quick reversal to federal mental health cuts
Tribal programs addressing mental health and substance abuse in Oklahoma lost federal funding overnight Tuesday. Roughly 24 hours later, the Trump administration moved to reinstate that support without additional explanation. But tribal leaders say they are still reeling from “political whiplash.”
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Greenwood park sets sights on new $10M facility exploring Black and Indigenous history
John Hope Franklin Center kicked off its campaign to raise $10 million for a new facility highlighting the relationship between Black and Indigenous cultures.
Posted inHealth
OU researchers aim to reduce Indigenous cancer disparities through enhanced navigation services
University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers found that a novel care coordination and communication program has the potential to support Indigenous Oklahomans — who face significant cancer disparities — in accessing cancer care.
Posted inGovernment
Oklahoma wildlife officials ask Drummond to butt out of pending cases amid tribal hunting conflict
Amid a legal battle over tribal hunting and fishing rights, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to hire its own attorney rather than using representation from the Attorney General’s Office. They also requested that Drummond stay out of pending wildlife cases.
Posted inGovernment
Three tribes sue Governor Stitt, Oklahoma wildlife officials in hunting license fight
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation shared a press release on Wednesday, drawing disapproval from several tribal leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma and tribal lawyers. It highlighted a gray area of where tribal citizens can hunt and fish with tribally issued licenses.
Posted inNews
Stitt appoints special prosecutor for Indigenous Oklahoma hunters without state licenses
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a special prosecutor to go after Indigenous hunters who are cited for hunting without a state license on tribal reservations.
Posted inCulture
TCC students honor alumnus Wes Studi for career elevating Indigenous voices in film and beyond
Oscar winner Wes Studi attended Tulsa Junior College in the 1970s where he started a Cherokee newspaper and taught Cherokee language.
Posted inGovernment
Drummond moves to dismiss hunting case against Choctaw citizen, vows to protect tribal nations’ rights to hunting, fishing
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has interceded in a case to drop charges against a Choctaw Nation citizen accused of hunting on a tribal reservation without a state permit.
Posted inYour Money
Cherokee Nation declares food emergency, makes millions available for tribal citizens
More than $6.75 million in relief funding is now available, including direct support to Cherokee citizens and food banks.