Rachael Schuit

journalist
Traverse City, Michigan


Friendship fest celebrates Choctaw-Irish “Kindred Spirits”

Choctaw Nation
(CHOCTAW NATION) For nearly two centuries, the people of Choctaw Nation and Ireland have celebrated a “Kindred Spirits” bond, woven together by the threads of compassion and the fight to...

Cause of death released in Nex Benedict case

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.)...

New website modernizes Mvskoke language learning

Muscogee Nation
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Aceyepvs! Come on in! A living language is essential for tribal culture to thrive. The Mvskoke Language Program is breathing new life into teaching theirs with the...

Osage Oscars Watch Party sells out ahead of highly anticipated awards show

Osage Nation
(PAWHUSKA, Okla.) The 2024 Academy Awards are gearing up to be another historic night for the cast and crew of “Killers of the Flower Moon”, the Osage people, and the community. The...

American Indian Festival of Words to honor Indigenous contributions

Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) Indigenous history, culture, arts and achievements are all around us. This March, the Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) is honoring these contributions through The American...

Innovative Networking Group designed to Empower Women

Michigan
(MICHIGAN) Networking is a buzz word constantly used by career coaches and professionals trying to get ahead.  But for Angela Schalow, a West Michigan Insurance agent, the traditional...

Officials release further comments after death of Owasso High School student sparks national attention

Oklahoma
(OWASSO, Okla.) It’s been almost two weeks since the death of Dagny “Nex” Benedict, a 16-year old Owasso student who was beaten in a high school bathroom the day before they died.  While...

“Justice on the Reservation” to address crimes committed against children

Muscogee Nation
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Recent data from Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services shows American Indian children continue to face disproportionate levels of child neglect and abuse across the...

Community comes together to support non-profit clothing boutique

Michigan
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Champagne, bingo, and lots of laughter filled Social House in downtown Grand Rapids for a “Bingo and Bubbly” fundraiser on the evening of February 1st.  Dozens of...

Governor and tribes reach compact agreements

National
(CHICKASAW NATION) Tribal compacts were finalized between Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the Chickasaw Nation and Apache Tribe this month.  The agreements follow years of strained...