Rachael Schuit

journalist
Traverse City, Michigan


Confusion among tribal nations and Native organizations after a federal spending freeze is ordered then rescinded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

Nichols pledges commitment to Indigenous prosperity during sold-out AICCO luncheon

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.  (TULSA, Okla.) It’s 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...

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...