Rachael Schuit

journalist
Traverse City, Michigan


6th Annual Seminole Burning Honor Walk to be held January 8

National
Photo Courtesy: Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (SEMINOLE RESERVATION) It’s one of the most horrific days in the history of the Seminole Nation. On January 8, 1898, two teenage Seminole...

Tulsa secures $2.5 million grant to address sexual assault kit backlog

Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) Tulsa is taking a significant step toward resolving unsolved sexual assault cases by addressing its backlog of untested sexual assault kits, thanks to a $2.5 million grant...

Amanda Swope to serve as Tulsa’s Director of Tribal Policy & Partnerships

Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) The administration of recently elected Mayor Monroe Nichols is fulfilling his campaign promise to make Tulsa a more inclusive place for native voices. This week Nichols...

Film studios tour highlights Cherokee excellence

National
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe.  (CHEROKEE RESERVATION)...

Monroe Nichols sworn in as mayor, pledges to support tribal sovereignty

Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) Monroe Nichols is officially Tulsa’s 41st mayor, and the first Black mayor of Tulsa following his historic inauguration on Monday. During his inaugural address, Nichols...

Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma reach tentative agreement on Motor vehicle tag compact

Oklahoma
(CHEROKEE RESERVATION) The Cherokee Nation and the state of Oklahoma have reached a tentative agreement to amend and extend the motor vehicle tag compact.  The nation and the state of...

Applications open for Leadership Native Oklahoma 2025

Oklahoma
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe.  (OKLAHOMA)...

Investigation finds OPS violated Title IX prior to death of Nex Benedict

Oklahoma
Warning: This topic discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988. (OWASSO, Okla.)...

Monroe Nichols elected next Tulsa mayor

Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) Tulsa voters elected State Representative Monroe Nichols to be the city’s 41st mayor on Tuesday, defeating Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith in a runoff election...

Your guide to Native American Heritage Month events in Oklahoma

Oklahoma
(TVLSE, Okla.) November is Native American Heritage month and with it comes plenty of opportunities to celebrate the many facets of this cultural heritage throughout the heart of Indian...