Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s offer to resign, as his administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.The White House offered more than 2 million federal workers a "deferred resignation" program, allowing them to resign while retaining full benefits until Sept.... Read More.

State’s Pre-K Program Second Best in Nation

Oklahoma moved up three places to rank second in the country for Pre-K access for 4-year-olds, according to a report released today by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). While overall enrollment was down due to the pandemic, Oklahoma served 74% of eligible 4-year-old children and 16% of eligible 3-year-old children through public... Read More.
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Cherokee Nation reaches 400,000 tribal citizens

According to USNews.com, the Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation said Wednesday that it has reached 400,000 tribal citizens and expects to become the most populous indigenous tribe in the United States again.“In the coming months, Cherokee Nation Registration will be adding thousands more tribal citizens whose applications are already pending and awaiting verification, making the... Read More.

Union Elementary Selected as 2020-2021 Imagine Nation Beacon School

Union Elementary was notified they have been selected as a 2020-2021 Imagine Nation Beacon School. Imagine Learning is an adaptive learning computer program that accelerates reading proficiency through targeted personalized learning paths. Union was nominated for their above-and- beyond enthusiasm and innovative use of Imagine Learning with the staff and student body. To commemorate... Read More.
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Osage Nation receiving $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money

The Osage News is reporting that the Osage Nation has been awarded $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money.The relief money comes from the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the Paycheck Protection Program application, IF the Osage Nation decides to use the money for... Read More.
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NOC Livestock Judging finishes 2nd in the nation

 The Northern Oklahoma College Livestock Judging Team finished the season ranked 2nd in the country.   The final rankings were released in late March.   NOC team members Paige Dupin and Ty Taylor were named 2019-20 Academic All-Americans.  Dupin is from Irvington, Kentucky while Taylor is from Vinita.   There are 15 students named to the All-American list.  ... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Youth Become First Native American Emergency Response Team Instructors in Nation

From Heather Payne, Otoe-Missouria Public Information Office NORMAN, Okla.--Four Otoe-Missouria tribal youth became the first Native American Teen CERT Team Instructors in the United States this weekend in Norman. CERT teams are Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are a national program of volunteers trained in disaster... Read More.