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More Than a Word

Film screening: “More Than A Word”, a documentary about the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot

In Partnership with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and Santa Fe Indian Market, the National Museum of the American Indian presents the annual Native Cinema Showcase 2020 featuring “More Than A Word”, a documentary focusing on the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot.  August 28 | 5 p.m. MT, …

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation \”Not in Agreement\” with State of Oklahoma on Reservation Proposal

By Staff Writer On July 17, 2020, Principal Chief David Hill issued another statement related to the proposed Agreement-In-Principle released the day before. The Agreement-In-Principle is described as a \”framework\” of how the State of Oklahoma and the Five Tribes would operate legally following the SCOTUS ruling on McGirt v. Oklahoma. After the proposal was …

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Principal Chief Hill's Facebook Statement

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Condemns Tribes Move for Agreement-In-Principle with State of Oklahoma.

By Staff Writer Principal Chief David Hill @ChiefDavidHill  has issued a statement on Facebook addressing concerns of citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Backlash from the move to form an Agreement -In-Principle with the State of Oklahoma ensued shortly after with hundreds of comments pouring in. Some citizens accused Chief Hill of selling out the …

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation statement regarding U.S. Supreme Court decision

For Immediate Release July 9, 2020 OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision on McGirt v. Oklahoma: “The Supreme Court today kept the United States’ sacred promise to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of a protected reservation. Today’s decision will allow the Nation to honor our ancestors …

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MCN Department of Health Implements New Pharmacy Policies in Response to COVID-19 Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2020 Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health Implements New Pharmacy Policies in Response to COVID-19 Crisis Okmulgee, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health will implement new pharmacy policies for prescriptions to minimize patient exposure to the COVID-19 virus by limiting patient visits to health care facilities. The new policy, …

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Future of Tulsa Creek Indian Community Smoke Shop in Limbo Due to River Spirit \”Gasino\” Plans – Meeting Scheduled 1-24-19

Posted By Staff Writer Letter sent out to TCIC Members on Jan. 18, 2019: The Riverside Indian Smoke shop (RISS) is an enterprise of the Tulsa Creek Indian Community. The smoke shop has been in operation for more than 20 years and has made money for the community and has paid taxes to the Muscogee …

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USDA Tribal Conference

National Tribal Conservation Districts and USDA Tribal Conference Hosted by: Indian Nations Conservation Alliance (INCA) November 26 – 30, 2018

Caring for Mother Earth, Plants and Animals and Strengthening the Circle of Life Through Conservation Location:  Hard Rock Resort and Casino 777 W. St. Catoosa, OK 74015 Room Reservations :1-800-760-6700 Casino Airport Shuttle: 1- 918-384-7673. Registration – $400.00 Three Lunches are included with Registration Daily Registration is $80.00/day with lunch   Monday, November 26, 2018 …

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National Indian Council on Aging

NICOA Conference on Aging in Indian Country – September 10-13, 2018.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Only Conference Focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native Elders Contact: Cheryl Archibald Phone: 505-292-2001 Email: carchibald@nicoa.org The 2018 National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA) Conference on Aging in Indian Country is just a month away, and it is the only conference which focuses exclusively on American Indian and Alaska …

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