Rachael Schuit

journalist
Traverse City, Michigan


VNN announces open call for Indian Country Chatbot testers

Oklahoma
Story Snapshot 📷 Verified News Network (VNN) has developed an AI-powered chatbot trained on Indigenous-led sources to combat misinformation affecting Native communities. Paid testers are...

BIA office closure in Seminole raises concern over access to services for Tribal members

Oklahoma
The General Services Administration (GSA) is not renewing leases at several government agencies across the United States once they expire this year.  (SEMINOLE RESERVATION) The Bureau of...

From crime to cutting red tape, new Interior Secretary vows to work with Indian Country

National
Doug Burgum believes maintaining strong relationships with tribal nations is important along with addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. He also spoke to...

Celebrating Irish American Heritage Month in Oklahoma

Oklahoma
Photo Courtesy: Tulsa Irish Fest (OKLAHOMA) It’s officially the luckiest month of the year. The impact of Irish immigrants and Irish culture have been celebrated in the U.S. every March...

New numbers show domestic violence homicides are highest on record

Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board recently released their annual report, which shows that in 2023, homicides were higher than any other year on record. (OKLAHOMA) New...

Confusion among tribal nations and Native organizations after a federal spending freeze is ordered then rescinded

National
Tribes are taking precautions after a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordered a freeze on spending for Federal loans and grants.  (NATIONAL) On Monday February 3, a Federal...

The Department of Interior says the United Keetoowah Band and the Cherokee Nation share the reservation

Oklahoma
Photo Courtesy: Keetoowah Cherokee Casino In an opinion released by Interior, The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians can now build a casino in Tahlequah. (TAHLEQUAH, Okla.) A...

DOJ Report Finds Violations of ADA by Oklahoma, OKC, and OKCPD

Oklahoma
(OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla.) The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a report alleging that the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) have...

Tricia Fields Alexander reflects on MCN legacy and what’s coming next

Oklahoma
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Tricia Fields Alexander has worn many hats: business owner, youth wellness program director, chef, organizer, facilitator, storyteller, mom, and grandmother. A dedicated...

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...