In history books, it is known as the trail of tears. The forced removal of nearly one hundred and twenty-five thousand native Americans into Indian territory, today known as Oklahoma.

The Oklahoman spoke with four Native state officials. Their tribal nations were all affected by the McGirt decision. Here’s ...

This first book-length history of the OIWA explains the law?s origins, enactment, implementation, and impact, and shows how the act played a unique role in the Indian New Deal. In the early decades of ...

Traditionally, Freedmen in the Muscogee Nation celebrate emancipation day on August 4, marking when the tribe’s council drew up a law to declare them free, said Rhonda Grayson, the founder and ...

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association commissioned this study with United for Oklahoma, a public education initiative that highlights the positive impact of Native American tribes in Oklahoma.

In Oklahoma, Juneteenth highlights tribal slavery descendants’ fight for recognition and citizenship Published: Jun. 17, 2025, 4:12 p.m. Rhonda Grayson and Jeff Kennedy pose for a portrait on ...

While many across the country recognize Juneteenth as the end to the institution of slavery in America in 1865, some tribal nations in Oklahoma continued to own slaves until the following year, 1866.

While many across the country recognize Juneteenth as the end to the institution of slavery in America in 1865, some tribal nations in Oklahoma continued to own slaves until the following year ...