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07/16/2021

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The July 15th edition of the Mvskoke News is available online athttps://www.mvskokemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-15-21_WEB.pdf

07/15/2021

July 15 MCN National Council Emergency Session Restream

Mvskoke Media will be restreaming the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Emergency Session tonight, July 15 at 6 p.m.
(Link for legislation to be addressed in comments)

This is a restream of the MCN National Council Emergency Session for July 15, 2021. To view the legislation to be voted on, click the link below,http://www....

07/15/2021

Government branches combine forces for relief funding to citizens - MVSKOKE Media

Government branches combine forces for relief funding to citizens - MVSKOKE Media

The Muscogee Nation is currently figuring out how to distribute funds to citizens received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

07/15/2021

Churches and Ceremonial Ground Grant increase passed by committee - MVSKOKE Media

Churches and Ceremonial Ground Grant increase passed by committee - MVSKOKE Media

A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Land, Natural Resources and Cultural Preservation Committee meeting was held July 13

07/14/2021

Tribal citizens speak their peace at state forum - MVSKOKE Media

Tribal citizens speak their peace at state forum - MVSKOKE Media

Over 100 citizens of various tribal nations gathered outside of the Cox Business Center to attend a community forum...

07/14/2021

Set a reminder for Mvskoke Radio today, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Tune in and listen to this week's episode covering Governor Stitt's McGirt forum held July 13 at the Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Things did not go as expected for Stitt and the panelists as well as our host, Gary Fife.

Set a reminder for Mvskoke Radio today, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Tune in and listen to this week's episode covering Governor Stitt's McGirt forum held July 13 at the Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Things did not go as expected for Stitt and the panelists as well as our host, Gary Fife.

07/13/2021

07/13/2021

07/13/2021

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church will be having Sunday school and church services July 18th at 11am. The church would love to have some visitors and other ministers.

The church is located near Wetumka Lake, directions can be found through Google Maps (see comments for picture of map including location of the church).

Mvto!

07/12/2021

Still here, still sovereign - MVSKOKE Media

Muscogee Nation hosts in-person Inter-tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, Principal Chief David Hill proclaims July 9 as Muscogee Sovereignty Day.

An in-person Inter-tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes was held July 9 at River Spirit Casino.This tribal meeting of the FCT was the first to be conducted in-person since the beginning of the pandemic.

07/12/2021

Live Wire with Brenda Golden

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with MCN citizen Brenda Golden about a strength and solidarity march on Tuesday, July 13th. The event was organized in light of State Officials , district attorneys, the governor and law enforcement holding a "McGirt v. Oklahoma Community Impact Forum," but there is no tribal representation planned at the event. We will be taking questions from the chat.

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with MCN citizen Brenda Golden about a strength and solidarity march on Tuesday, July 13th. We will be taking questions from ...

07/09/2021

American Rescue Plan Direct Assistance to citizens passed - MVSKOKE Media

American Rescue Plan Direct Assistance to citizens passed - MVSKOKE Media

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Regular Session meeting was held in-person June 26 at the Mound Building.

07/09/2021

HEW passes legislation for COVID-19 individual assistance - MVSKOKE Media

HEW passes legislation for COVID-19 individual assistance - MVSKOKE Media

A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Health, Education and Welfare Committee meeting was held June 26. All passed legislation went before the full Council during the regular session June 26.

07/08/2021

Muscogee Nation Night held at ONEOK Field - MVSKOKE Media

Tulsa Drillers hosted Muscogee Nation Night June 25 at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Tulsa Drillers hosted Muscogee Nation Night June 25 at ONEOK Field, which held a ceremony of pregame events.

07/08/2021

Pfizer Vaccines now offered to ages 12 to 15 - MVSKOKE Media

MCNDH clinics began vaccine distribution for Mvskoke Youth

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– As public areas are slowly opening up again and many of the healthcare workers and elders have received the COVID vaccines, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health is now distributing vaccines to ages 12 and older. When the FDA approved of ...

07/07/2021

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The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health is holding a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event in the west parking oval at Jenks Middle School. All members of the community ages 12 and older (Native and non-Native) are welcome to attend to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Children ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The first dose of the vaccine will be administered tomorrow - Thursday, July 8 - and the second dose is scheduled for Monday, July 26. Vaccinations are available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on those dates.

Drive-ups are welcome, to pre-register go to https://member.everbridge.net/835220815216647/login.

Questions? Call the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health at 918-756-0310. This event is not organized or facilitated by Jenks Public Schools.

07/07/2021

Twins Wrestle to the Top - MVSKOKE Media

Muscogee twin brothers place at the state tournament as freshman

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   EDMOND, Oklahoma – Muscogee Citizens and twin brothers, Brayden and Christian Belford were starting freshman on Edmond North’s wrestling team. Being a starter as a freshman was a great accomplishment for both brothers as the team carries a winning reputation.   Bot...

07/07/2021

MCN Environmental Services Dumpster Stolen - MVSKOKE Media

Church experiences constant theft and damages left by trespassers.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   OKEMAH, Oklahoma – Sometime during the night of Friday June 11, a 10-yard black dumpster-trailer was stolen from Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church located just west of Okemah on Hwy 56 and 1 mile south on N3740 Rd. The church is a pillar of Muscogee culture and oper...

07/06/2021

July 6 MCN National Council Emergency Session Restream

Tune in at 6:30 Central for a re-stream of the MCN NC Emergency Session. On the agenda tonight is legislation that would reorganize the tribes Law enforcement under a five member commission followed by Special prosecutor engagement/Special impeachment committee engagement. Subscriber to Mvskoke Media’s channel for notifications whenever there is a new information posted on our channel.

This is a restream of the MCN National Council Emergency Session for July 6, 2021. To view the legislation to be voted on, click the link below,http://www.m...

07/06/2021

Fishertown Descendant revitalizes cemetery - MVSKOKE Media

Citizen Carolyn Reece manages historic cemetery with the help of community.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter CHECOTAH, Oklahoma– It was not until April 2019 when maintenance began at Fishertown Cemetery. Before then the place was overgrown and had fallen into a state of disrepair. According to Fishertown Cemetery Manager Carolyn Reece, Fishertown was a small town founded ...

07/02/2021

Council Passes Censure Legislation

At the June 26th MCN National Council regular session, NCR 21-006 was passed with only one no vote coming from Rep. Robert Hufft.

At the June 26th MCN National Council regular session, NCR 21-006 was passed with only one no vote coming from Rep. Robert Hufft.NCR 21-006 is a National Cou...

06/30/2021

Live Wire with MCN Realty Trust Services

Join Mvskoke Media in discussing the MCN Realty Trust Services

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with Brandy Frye-Kaler from MCN Realty Trust Services about an upcoming event on July 7th at the Riverspirit Casino concerning...

06/24/2021

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The July 1st Edition of the Mvskoke News is now available online. Check it out here!https://www.mvskokemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7-1-21_WEB.pdf

06/23/2021

Citizen wins big at spelling bee - MVSKOKE Media

Bearden student places second at district spelling bee

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma – Nikki Deere (Mvskoke) placed second at this years’ Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee held at the Muskogee Civic Center on April 23.   Deere is the daughter of Rob and Danielle Deere of Okemah.   Deere just finished her seventh grade year at ...

06/22/2021

Social Security Assistance is coming to the SRO.

Social Security Assistance is coming to the SRO.

06/18/2021

FOIA Filed on Censure

On May 25th, Mvskoke Media contacted the speaker of the Muscogee Creek Nation National Council, Randall Hicks to request an interview concerning the censure and expulsion of Rep. Travis Scott.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR0iLN299QM

On May 25th, Mvskoke Media contacted the speaker of the Muscogee Creek Nation National Council, Randall Hicks to request an interview concerning the censure ...

06/18/2021

Muscogee Nation Hosted Native All-State - MVSKOKE Media

The Oklahoma Native All-State Games were held at the Muscogee Nation facilities.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – The Muscogee Nation was able to host the 2021 Oklahoma Native All-State Games on June 12.   MN Department of Recreation Program Development Supervisor Bryan McGertt said he threw the idea to the association about the MN hosting.   “They were r...

06/16/2021

Mvskoke teen dedicates time to community service - MVSKOKE Media

Members of a Facebook group commend Muscogee citizen for community service

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A Facebook post of a young native man has spread throughout social media for all the right reasons.   A post in a community watch page showed a young man walking his two dogs and pushing a wheelbarrow holding a large trash bin. The post was made ...

06/15/2021

Sequoyah Graduate signed on with OBU Cheer - MVSKOKE Media

Citizen LynDee Hammer continues her education through cheerleading at OBU

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– Muscogee citizen LynDee Hammer signed on with Oklahoma Baptist University Cheer team for the 2021-2022 season. Hammer is the daughter of Sunny and Jeremy Hammer of Tahlequah, OK. She graduated from Tahlequah-Sequoyah High School in May. Hammer w...

06/11/2021

Council approves purchase of former cancer care center - MVSKOKE Media

Properties purchased by the MCN to expand departments and services

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Emergency Session meeting was held June 10 at the Mound Building Auditorium.   LNC addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:   TR 21-095 Re...

06/11/2021

Live Wire with MCN AG Roger Wiley

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with MCN Attorney General Roger Wiley, concerning recent changes to MCN law. He was able to reschedule with us after the inclement weather affected the tribal complex opening.

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with MCN Attorney General Roger Wiley, concerning recent changes to MCN law. We will be taking questions from the chat.If you...

06/10/2021

Severe flash floods close tribe - MVSKOKE Media

MCN Lighthorse forced to find temporary headquarters after flash floods

By: Angel Ellis, Director OKMULGEE, Oklahoma–Parts of US-75, many streets and roadways throughout the Muscogee Nation Reservation, and even tribal head quarters were closed due severe flooding on June 7 when over 13 inches of rain flooded the tribal complex.   Lighthorse was forced to closed road...

06/09/2021

Council to consider purchase of Tulsa Cancer Treatment Hospital

MCN National Council will considering legislation June 10 at 6:00 P.M. in an Emergency Meeting to facilitate funding for the purchase and operations of the hospital formerly known as the Cancer Treatment Center of America.

The legislation, if passed by council will approve the ex*****on of a purchase agreement and take over the operations of the facility. According to the proposed legislation the funding needed to take on the facility is $16, 775, 515.00.

To see the full Emergency Session agenda and read through the full legislation visithttp://www.mcnnc.com/images/pdf2021/061021%20EMERGENCY%20SESSION.pdf

Council to consider purchase of Tulsa Cancer Treatment Hospital

MCN National Council will considering legislation June 10 at 6:00 P.M. in an Emergency Meeting to facilitate funding for the purchase and operations of the hospital formerly known as the Cancer Treatment Center of America.

The legislation, if passed by council will approve the ex*****on of a purchase agreement and take over the operations of the facility. According to the proposed legislation the funding needed to take on the facility is $16, 775, 515.00.

To see the full Emergency Session agenda and read through the full legislation visithttp://www.mcnnc.com/images/pdf2021/061021%20EMERGENCY%20SESSION.pdf

06/09/2021

Muscogee Nation’s Senior Games return for 2021 - MVSKOKE Media

The Elder Services hosts a fun day for Muscogee elders

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– The Muscogee Nation Elder Services and Diabetes Program have sponsored together the 2021 Senior Games June 22. The Senior Games have returned after missing last year due to the pandemic. This will be the 9th annual senior games. Scheduled of eve...

06/09/2021

Muscogee Nation crowns new princesses - MVSKOKE Media

Noriega and McHenry crowned as 2021-2022 Jr. Miss and Miss MCN.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– The 2021 Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship pageant took place on June 4 virtually. The pageant started with introductions from the Jr. Miss MCN contestants, following was the explanations of their traditional clothing. There was three young la...