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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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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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Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo Becomes First Native American and Oklahoman Poet Laureate of the United States

Press Release Librarian of Congress Names Joy Harjo the Nation\’s 23rd Poet Laureate Harjo is the First Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate and is a Member of the Muscogee Creek Nation.   Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced the appointment of Joy Harjo as the nation\’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry …

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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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2017 Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council Seat B Official Primary Results – UPDATE

By Eddie Mouss UPDATE: This article was updated on September 27, 2017, to reflect the official results. Okmulgee, Oklahoma – On September 16, 2017, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation held primary elections to decide Seat B representation on the National Council. The official results are now available as of September 27, 2017. The MCN election Board\’s websites states …

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