Native – Ponca City Now

James Marsden, Oklahoma Native and Hollywood Actor Courtside of Thunder-Nuggets Matchup

Tuesday, March 11 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -During the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against Denver on Monday, one of Oklahoma's own was seen courtside watching the game.James Marsden, a Hollywood actor born in Stillwater, gained prestige for his portrayal of the superhero Cyclops in the X-Men series of films.Marsden, who attended Hefner Middle School and Putnam City... Read More.

Native Tribes are Working With Schools to Boost Attendance

Thursday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school.She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with federal and tribal resources. And when students don’t show... Read More.

Po-Hi Students Take Part in Native American Heritage Days

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

(see more pictures below)The Native American Heritage Club attended the breakout sessions including "Native Nutrition" and "Getting a Job with Ease." Keynote speakers included model Raini Deerinwater and rapper Supaman. The day concluded with a concert by Supaman. Special thanks goes to the Indian Health Care Resource Center for covering the transportation fees and... Read More.

Cowley’s Chloe Wilson, A Wellington Native, Nails National Title In Hammer Throw

Wednesday, May 25 by Lyman James

Chloe Wilson, who grew up just down the road from Cowley College in Wellington, came to Cowley with very little throwing experience, a news release from the college said.Now, two years later, she is getting ready to leave the school as a national champion.With Wilson placing first in the hammer throw she helped the... Read More.

EMS Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Monday, November 30 by Lyman James

November is Native American Heritage Month. All Ponca City Public Schools have been learning about the culture and traditions and have been celebrating their heritage. Students in Rena Clyburn’s class watched a short film about a Native American woman, Marie Wilcox, who is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni. For seven years, she created a Dictionary... Read More.

Native Lights Casino back open with max capacity limit

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Native Lights Casino announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday that the casino north of Newkirk is back open. Native Lights will have a max capacity limit of 300 guests.Anyone at the casino will be subjected to having their temperature checked and will be required to wear a mask in the facility. If you... Read More.

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

Tuesday, January 15 by Lyman James

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.