The Tulsa comedian, designer and TV writer-in-training says there’s no Plan B for her burgeoning career, which includes stand-up gigs and production work.
Tag: Indigenous
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Seniors connect with friends new and old at Tulsa’s Cherokee Nation community center
Cherokee Nation opened its north Tulsa community center in February. Its elder nutrition program is feeding tribal citizens over the age of 50 and their spouses for free.
Posted inGovernment
Osage Nation closes language immersion school amid financial state of emergency
The Osage Nation executive branch declared a state of emergency Tuesday due to financial shortfalls, closing its language immersion school and visitor center.
Posted inGovernment
Most of Inola’s planning commission resigns as town considers aluminum smelter
As Inola weighs a proposed aluminum smelter with massive federal backing, four of the town’s five planning commissioners have resigned in recent weeks.
Posted inNews
Centuries of Cherokee Nation Principal Chief records scattered across the country
The Cherokee Nation estimates thousands of records related to its principal chiefs are scattered across the country. Now, the tribe plans on recovering as many as it can.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa, Cherokee Nation partner to increase healthcare access, lung cancer screening
The agreement signed Wednesday provides $375,000 over the next three years to help Tulsa’s Office of Health and Well-being with its outreach efforts.
Posted inNews
Osage Nation swears in new chief, elected officials
After 12 years, Osage Nation has a new chief. Joe Tillman was inaugurated as Osage Nation principal chief Saturday, alongside members of the minerals council and congress.
Posted inEntertainment
Inside the busy world of Tulsa breakout Indigenous filmmaker Loren Waters
Fresh off awards for her documentary short “Tiger,” the filmmaker is busy on set of “The Lowdown” — and planning a documentary on Native poet Joy Harjo.
Posted inCulture
New Tulsa bookstore sets the stage for Indigenous language, music and culture
Cherokee musician Agalisiga Mackey and author Paloma Lopez are bringing a wide selection of Indigenous literature and a listening room to Kendall-Whittier July 1.
Posted inCulture
As America celebrates 250th birthday, Gilcrease Museum examines Native nations and the Revolution
Opening June 15, the exhibit features a handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence and explorations of struggles between Native nations and colonists.
Posted inCulture
Oklahoma butterfly farm wants to save the monarchs — and give tribal citizens job training along the way
Located near Bixby, Euchee Butterfly Farm addresses two challenges at once: preventing extinction for monarchs and creating economic opportunities for tribes.
Posted inEntertainment
Katie Hoffman-Faulk goes back in time to tell Indigenous story in ‘Saphrona’
Alongside a crew on break from “The Lowdown,” Katie Hoffman-Faulk is the force behind a short film inspired by her great-grandmother’s real experience.