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.

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.
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Missing Ponca Tribal Member Found Safe

The Ponca City News is reporting that a Ponca Tribal member that went missing recently was found safe.Katie Lynn Brown was last seen in the 300 Block of N. Pine & Palm Street in Ponca City on December 8 and was believed to be in Ponca City or Tulsa.After going missing for 20 days,... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribal Daycare Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe released a Facebook post on Monday stating that an employee at the tribal daycare has tested positive for COVID-19.While the Otoe-Missouria adheres to all CDC child care recommendation including the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing and disinfecting high touch surfaces often, the decision was made to take caution and close... Read More.

Tribal gaming compacts renewed at start of 2020

Native American tribal leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt have been wrangling for months over the renewal of tribal gaming compacts, but now a federal court has issued a ruling on the matter.The state now receives about $140 million from the tribes total annual take of $4.5 billion. The state wanted a new deal, while... Read More.
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Tonkawa Tribal offices to close for one week due to COVID-19 exposure

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma made the announcement Thursday that all Tonkawa Tribal offices will be closed for the next week.This is due to an exposure of COVID-19 in the Tonkawa community and tribe. However, there are no confirmed positive cases at this time. The Tonkawa Tribe continues to take necessary precautions for everyone's health... Read More.

Opening date for Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex

The Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex will be opening in a limited capacity on June 8, 2020.Details about their new operating procedures, including limited public access to buildings and social distancing requirements, will be shared shortly on the tribe's website omtribe.org. (click here)