TULSA, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024: The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe's 17th annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has 802 Indian-owned companies and 211 artists that are TERO-certified vendors able to do business with the tribe and compete for gove  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Friday during a Veterans Day ceremony, that the tribe is launching a Veterans Treatment Court early next year. Cherokee Nation received a nearly $1 million, four-year grant from the Bureau of Justice that allows veterans who have nonviolent cases within the Cherokee N  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) has earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award for Quality and Performance Excellence. "We are extremely blessed to have the dedicated employees and leadership of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health working every day in service of the Chickasaw people and other First American patients," said Chickasaw Nation Go  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Convention Center Hotel to be located in what will be the former Police Headquarters building * * * The City of Tulsa released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify and select a qualified hotel developer to develop a headquarters hotel adjacent and connected to the Cox Business Convention Center. The hotel will be located in what will be the former spot of the current Police Headquarters b  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's decision to grant St. Isidore, a Catholic institution, status as a charter school. Governor Stitt's brief argues that denying St. Isidore a school charter solely because of its religious affiliation violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Re  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 -- Oklahoma State University-Tulsa issued the following news: * * * OSU Polytech launches TV spot following statewide roundtable meetings * * * OSU has been an economic engine for the state since its inception, and, through OSU Institute of Technology, OSU-Tulsa and OSU-OKC, it has by far the strongest track record of delivering hands-on and technical education opportunities across the state. When OSU launched OSU Polytech in December of 2023, it had ample momentum  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Amanda Kis, Ph.D., a University of Oklahoma meteorology and mathematics instructor, has received a rare certification from The Carpentries, a global organization advancing data literacy and programming skills. For Kis, the certification marks more than a professional achievement; it reflects her dedication to using research-based teaching practices to elevate programming and data analysis skills f  more