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12/22/2020

Principal Chief David Hill

Principal Chief David Hill

I want to give a quick update on my recovery for everyone. I’m feeling great, very minor symptoms and recovering well at home, keeping up with all my responsibilities to the Nation. Mvto to everyone for all the prayers, they give me and my family strength. But please, keep up the prayers for some of our families that are going through loss and those very sick with this virus. Keep wearing your masks and washing your hands, avoid large groups, maintain social distancing and we can beat this. Mvto!

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12/20/2020

Principal Chief David Hill

Today, I received the unfortunate news that the Muscogee Creek Nation has lost an incredible asset to our tribe, and the Cabinet and leadership group has lost a tremendous friend with the passing of Mr. Robert Bible.

Mr. Bible’s legacy will live on with generations of graduates and the continued advancement of our College of the Muscogee Nation, where he served as President. From it’s conception, Mr. Bible has played a crucial role in the construction, development, growth and ultimately the national accreditation of CMN. His impact is immeasurable as is the effect his work has had on the education and lives of so many students. He had several titles. He was President Bible, a mentor, and a coach to so many but to those closest to him he was a father, a husband, a grandpa, a brother and a friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his CMN family today. God bless them.
Mr. Bible we will continue your commitment to providing education and opportunity to our tribal citizens and advancing the growth of our tribal college like you would want. Mvto!

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12/18/2020

Highs and Lows of 2020 - MVSKOKE Media

Review of virus; Government Natives; football helmets; Poet Laurate ‘three-peats.’

By Gary Fife, Radio Communications Contributor   OKMULGEE, Oklahoma—O.K., thank the Creator 2020 is almost over. Seems there hasn’t been a year in decades that kicked our ass as hard as this one. (Pardon the language.)   Floods, fires, earthquakes—Nature is certainly reminding us of Who Is I...

12/18/2020

REDW expands business to Oklahoma Tribal Governments - MVSKOKE Media

Victor Flores takes leadership role to better serve tribal governments.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter EDMOND, Oklahoma– REDW an accounting firm located in Albuquerque and Phoenix, has expanded into the Oklahoma market. They have announced Victor Flores to lead the new Tribal Services division, which is located in Edmond, Ok. REDW is recognized as a national leader ...

12/17/2020

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill has tested positive for COVID-19. Chief Hill began experiencing mild symptoms last night and was tested at the MCN Medical Center in Okmulgee. Chief Hill will recover at home, continuing his duties remotely and will not return to the office until he is fully recovered and clears all the appropriate protocols.
"Please continue to adhere to strict prevention guidelines and pray for the healing of all those in our Nation who have been affected," Chief Hill said.

12/17/2020

NSU programs host art show for MMIWG and MeToo movement - MVSKOKE Media

Applications for Breaking the Silence Art Exhibit are now open for artists.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma– The Northeastern State University Center for Tribal Studies, Center for Women’s Studies and Violence Prevention team are now accepting artwork for the 3rd Annual Breaking the Silence art show. According to Student Program Coordinator for CTS ...

12/16/2020

MCN Reintegration Program Holds Welding School - MVSKOKE Media

Reintegration partners with OSUIT for the benefit of RIP participants by holding welding course.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter   HENRYETTA, Oklahoma – An OSHA Certification training and welding courses are being held for the MCN Reintegration Program (RIP) participants.   This course is made possible by partnership between the MCN RIP and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUI...

12/15/2020

Join the Tulsa Ballet to watch The Lost Nutcracker - MVSKOKE Media

The Lost Nutcracker has replaced The Nutcracker for the 2020 holiday season.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter TULSA, Oklahoma– The Coronavirus has made many events get cancelled this year, but the Tulsa Ballet has made a way for those who enjoy watching shows such as The Nutcracker continue on with practicing social distance. The Tulsa Ballet will perform a holiday showing...

12/12/2020

The Muscogee Creek Nation

‼️Muscogee Creek Nation Employment & Training Administration is now accepting applications for the 2021 Summer Youth Program.‼️

The age requirement for eligibility is 16-21.

To apply, go to: http://bit.ly/MCNSY2021. Applications will be received until March 31, 2021.

⬇️Visit below link for more information⬇️
https://www.mcn-nsn.gov/mcn-employment-and-training-accepting-applications-for-summer-youth-2/

12/12/2020

Coronavirus Relief Fund – Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Just a reminder!

Legislation Auth. ExpenditureEconomic Support GuidelinesBusiness Relief ProgramFederal Issued GuidanceFrequently Asked QuestionsTraditional Church/Ceremonial Ground Support CITIZEN OWNED BUSINESS RELIEF APPLICATIONS DEADLINE – DEC. 4TH CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND APPLICATIONS DEADLINE – DEC. 15TH Ma...

12/11/2020

Second Chief recovers from having COVID-19 - MVSKOKE Media

Second Chief Del Beaver spoke with Mvskoke Radio about COVID experience.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Second Chief Del Beaver tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in November, a month later he is doing well. In an interview with Mvskoke Radio, Beaver talked about his whole experience having this virus. It started when...

12/11/2020

LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE for a chance to win 2 tickets to The Lost Nutcracker.

Winner will be announced Tuesday, December 15th.

For more information about the Tulsa Ballet, visit www.tulsaballet.org

12/11/2020

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An online silent auction was held to help raise money for the Angel Tree Project, which provides gifts for kids in tribal custody.

12/10/2020

Housing Running on a Modified Schedule - MVSKOKE Media

Offices remain closed after rising numbers in COVID-19 cases within MCN Jurisdiction.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– Due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Housing will be operating on a new schedule. Recommendations from the MCN Department of Health for safety measures will take effect immediately. Those precauti...

12/09/2020

COVID-19 Response - Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health

COVID-19 Response - Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health

Improving the health of our communities.

12/08/2020

The Muscogee Creek Nation

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️

Due to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation is INCREASING the assistance amount of the Income Support and Hardship Programs of the Coronavirus Relief Fund and will be providing an automatic secondary payment (you do NOT have to apply again and payment will be issued in the same manner as first round) to those citizens who have already been approved and received payment based on the initial program guidelines and assistance amounts that each citizen was originally approved for.

The Income Support Program payment has increased TO $3,000 and the Hardship Program payment has increased TO $1,000 per eligible household citizen.

Here are some examples if you were approved:

· Citizen approved for Income Support and had a child and received Hardship should receive an additional $3,000 from the Income Support and $1,000 from the Hardship Programs.

· Citizen was approved, along with four children for the Hardship Program should receive an additional $5,000.

The deadline for first-time applicants is still December 15.

For any questions, call: (918) 549-2440

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12/07/2020

Live Wire on MCN Medical Marijuana Code

Update: This event has been postponed, will post later for more details!
Also check out this second Mvskoke Vision Livestream today as we present "Live Wire on MCN Medical Marijuana Code"
https://youtu.be/okZTm3lUvHo

Mvskoke Media Live Wire speaks with Oklahoma medical marijuana legal expert J. Blake Johnson of Overman Legal Group about changes to MCN Code. We will be t...

12/07/2020

Live Wire on Covid Vaccines

Check out Mvskoke Vision Livestream today as we present "Live Wire on Covid Vaccines" Citizens are able to ask questions in the chat on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnG5rLbIjZI&feature=youtu.be

Mvskoke Vision speaks with Dr. Billy Beets and Dr. Larry Vark from the MCN Health Department about the Covid vaccines that will be coming to clinics in the c...

12/07/2020

Muscogee Creek Nation members can purchase an unlimited number of $30 tickets for Tulsa Ballet's The Lost Nutcracker.

That's nearly 50% off the normal ticket price!
The Nutcracker you attend every December may be on pause for 2020, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate the festive holiday season with incredible dance! Join us for The Lost Nutcracker, a holiday-themed performance sure to make you smile, laugh, and put you in the holiday spirit.

In order to allow for safe social distanced seating, this performance will be held in the brand new Grand Hall at the Cox Business Convention Center, December 17-20, 2020. Seating will be limited.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CALL OUR BOX OFFICE AT 918-749-6006. BE SURE TO MENTION MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION WHEN YOU REQUEST YOUR DISCOUNT TICKETS!

For more information visit tulsaballet.org.

12/02/2020

Support your local business - MVSKOKE Media

Citizen Lance Saldivor takes over Elevate Nutrition.

By Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– If you are interested in living a healthy lifestyle, Elevate Nutrition serves Herbalife shakes and teas. Elevate Nutrition started a few years ago by Muscogee (Creek) citizen Randy July, and recently went under new management by MCN citizen Lance...

12/01/2020

11/30/2020

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11/25/2020

Eufaula Dormitory Finds Ways to Celebrate Holidays - MVSKOKE Media

The dorm students are doing virtual learning from but still will get to experience the holiday celebrations from the dorm faculty.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter EUFAULA, Oklahoma – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Eufaula Dormitory finds ways to celebrate the holidays despite the distance between faculty and students. According to Academic Advisor and LPC Lesa King contact between the students and staff has remained strong as the bon...

11/24/2020

Lighthorse Police K-9 Unit Receives Grant - MVSKOKE Media

The LHP was awarded a grant from Aftermath Services to help invest in the K-9 Unit.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Department was awarded the K-9 Grant from Aftermath Services. This grant in the amount of $250 will benefit the Lighthorse K-9 Unit. Aftermath Services provides trauma cleaning and biohazard services all over th...

11/24/2020

Skydance brewery represents the spirit of self-sovereignty - MVSKOKE Media

Oklahoma’s only native owned brewer owner encourages individual sovereignty through business enterprise.

By Angel Ellis, Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma —Oklahomans have enjoyed a competitive and robust craft beer brew scene for sometime but they may not realize that one of the emerging brew masters is leading his brand with a purpose that goes beyond selling refreshing beverages to those who love local ...

11/23/2020

Joy Harjo Appointed to Third Term as U.S. Poet Laureate - MVSKOKE Media

Harjo Launches Signature Project, “Living Nations, Living Words,” during Native American Heritage Month.

FOR IMMEIATE RELEASE Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has announced the appointment of U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to a third term, making Harjo the second laureate to receive this extension since terms for the position were established in 1943.   Harjo’s third term, to begin in September 2021...

11/20/2020

Indigenous racers discouraged by cultural appropriation at Nationals - MVSKOKE Media

Motorcycle racing organization called out for racism and cultural appropriation

By Angel Ellis, Reporter HENRYETTA, Oklahoma — The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd., (AHRMA) and T & S Racing have come under public scrutiny for giving away trophies featuring Native American regalia replicas. The event was a National Championship Finale held in Henryetta OK, ...

11/20/2020

MCN Citizens Attend Cross Country State Meet - MVSKOKE Media

Okemah Panthers Girls Cross Country Team attend state, four of the six members are Muscogee (Creek) citizens.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter OKEMAH, Oklahoma – On Nov 4 the Okemah Panthers took their chances at the state cross country meet after a season of facing challenges that were related to the pandemic and other factors. Coach Melissa Turner has a team of three senior girls and three freshman girls four...

11/20/2020

SPJOK Covering McGirt v. Oklahoma Webinar 12 PM session

OK SPJ has teamed up with Mvskoke Media to bring a set of educational webinars for Journalists covering McGirt related topics in Indian Country.
You can watch and learn along with media professionals here.

The Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter presents a series of Webinars on covering McGirt V. Oklahoma. The 10 AM session will host Sarah ...

11/20/2020

SPJOK Covering McGirt v. Oklahoma Webinar

OK SPJ has teamed up with Mvskoke Media to bring a set of educational webinars for Journalists covering McGirt related topics in Indian Country.

You can watch and learn along with media professionals here.

The Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter presents a series of Webinars on covering McGirt V. Oklahoma. The 10 AM session will host Jonode...

11/19/2020

MCN Drive Through Food Giveaway Begins at 4:00p.m. - MVSKOKE Media

Food packages include a 12-15-pound turkey to provide families for the upcoming holiday begins at 4:00p.m. today.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is holding a drive through food giveaway on Nov. 19. Starting at 4 pm today citizens can pull up in their vehicles to their pickup locations for contactless food pick up. Staff members of the MCN Employment and Training of...

11/19/2020

Joy Harjo will serve a rare third term as U.S. poet laureate

Congratulations to U.S. Poet Laureate for a rare third term and Muscogee Creek citizen, Joy Harjo!

Harjo is the second poet laureate to serve this many terms in a row since the current duties of the position were established 77 years ago.

11/13/2020

Skydance Brewing

Native Brewer encourages the sovereignty of self-reliance

For more info go to https://www.skydancebrewing.com/

11/12/2020

Citizen graduates from Infantry Training earning his Blue Cord - MVSKOKE Media

John Zachary Taylor and company were first to complete training during COVID-19.

By: Lani Hansen, Senior Reporter OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– Muscogee (Creek) citizen and Private 2nd Class John Zackary Taylor accomplished Infantry training after his company was hit with COVID-19. Taylor is the grandson of former Second Chief of MCN Shelly Crow. The Infantry Brigade is to transform civ...

11/12/2020

Sapulpa Indian Community Center Honors Veterans - MVSKOKE Media

Members of Sapulpa Indian Community Center find alternative ways to honor the Veteran members.

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter SAPULPA, Oklahoma – The members of the Sapulpa Indian Community Center brainstormed ways to honor their veteran members despite the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt to normally scheduled celebrations. The center has been shut down since the beginning of the pandemic and ...