When the Creeks rise
- Cultural, MCN, Other News
- February 6, 2019
Liz Gray/Reporter Citizens represent heritage, culture during marches OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — Three Muscogee (Creek) citizens traveled together from Oklahoma to attend the first ever Indigenous Peoples’ March Jan. 18 in Washington, D.C. One of those citizens, Brittany Cuevas, had heard about the march right before the holiday season and decided she wanted to figure out
READ MORE*Editor’s Note: The story has been corrected to reflect that the CARE Project began in 2017, what the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts was established for and to clarify that conservation districts already work with Native Americans. Jacob Factor/Journalism Intern CARE Project tries to diversify agriculture industry OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — In 2017, Oklahoma Association
READ MOREJacob Factor/Journalism Intern Legends to be recognized during Mvskoke Festival OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced the 2018 Living Legends inductees June 6. Created in 2005 by then Principal Chief A. D. Ellis, the Living Legends ceremony honors citizens over 55 years old who “have brought recognition to and/or made outstanding contributions to
READ MOREOKMULGEE, Oklahoma — Mvskoke Media staff discuss the Royal v. Murphy case. Read previous coverage: Supreme Court to hear Royal v. Murphy.
READ MOREJessica McBride/Managing Editor Funding for elder out of jurisdiction fails OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council regular session was held May 19 at the Mound Building in Okmulgee. Details of the legislation is available in Mvskoke Media coverage of the committee sessions available at: www.mvskokemedia.com. Council addressed the following legislation: TR 18-042
READ MOREOKMULGEE, Oklahoma — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is suing the Indian Health Service for over $94 million in funding that was allegedly not paid to the tribe between 2006-2014. Mvskoke Media spoke with Principal Chief James Floyd and Secretary of Health Shawn Terry regarding the issue. “In looking at the health deficit, we did uncover the
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