United For Oklahoma

The 2026 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival will take place Sept. 25 through Oct. 3, with cultural demonstrations, traditions and entertainment throughout the @chickasawnation.

The Kiowa Tribe is preparing to plug abandoned oil and gas wells in western Oklahoma using $1 million in federal funds. It’s estimated Oklahoma could have around 309,462 orphaned wells posing risks to the environment and human health.

Through cross-deputization and investments into both equipment and manpower, tribes are helping keep Oklahoma communities safe.

The @cherokeenation’s partnership with @rogersstateu is set to expand clinical training opportunities for nursing, behavioral health and allied health students. The agreement provides students and faculty with hands-on experience across the tribe’s healthcare system.

For more than a quarter of a century, @WyandotteNation’s nationally recognized program has been serving tribal and non-tribal children alike. Learn more about the year-round program: bit.ly/4qQso8G

The 167,000-sq.-ft., 4-story facility unites 25 citizen-facing programs into one location designed to reflect Mvskoke history and culture. Read more tribal news: bit.ly/4avkIlO

When a fatal explosion at a uranium processing plant near Gore left behind 50,000 tons of nuclear waste, the @CherokeeNation helped the state of Oklahoma drive a solution for removal. Learn more: bit.ly/460rEVb

Labor Day weekend kicks off the 74th annual @CherokeeNation National Holiday Sept. 4-6, drawing a crowd of tens of thousands each year. The @choctawnationOK Labor Day Festival Sept. 4-6 brings citizens together to enjoy music, arts and crafts, gourd dancing and more activities.

From pre-K to college and beyond, Oklahoma's tribes are committed to education. Learn how tribal programs set an educational foundation for Oklahoma youth: bit.ly/3OlpSoc

Tribal nations been a great partner in education and their support helps keep Oklahoma's colleges and universities strong.

The 18,000-square-foot @ChickasawNation facility will feature four classrooms, two playgrounds and an indoor playroom in Tishomingo. Read more tribal news: bit.ly/4avkIlO

See how the Chickasaw Nation’s partnership with Ardmore Development Authority, Knightsbridge Partners and Watco for a $124 million development transformed Ardmore Industrial Airpark into an international, multimodal logistics hub: bit.ly/4bXRyvY

The project will be executed in partnership with Sovereign Bank, a community bank owned by the @c_p_n, with Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, @Osagenation and @OMT_of_Indians selected to take part.

Tribal generosity over the years has helped fund life-saving pieces of fire equipment, including this partnership between the Delaware Nation and Anadarko Fire Department. Learn more: bit.ly/4pWBRuL

The @CherokeeNation has opened its $470 million hospital in Tahlequah. The six-story, 400,000-square-foot facility supports tribal efforts to expand health care capacity in the area. Read more tribal news: bit.ly/4avkIlO

Known for its 25 hot-air balloons, which draw crowds of 60,000 per day, the @FireLakeBalloon Fest returns August 7-8 in Shawnee. Learn more about how @c_p_n is impacting the local economy through this annual event: bit.ly/4fnTCOX

When tribes are strong, Oklahoma is strong. Learn how tribal nations are firmly rooted for strong partnerships: bit.ly/3wu2Ypn

The @choctawnationOK and @IHSgov are partnering on a new 100,000-square-foot health clinic in Hugo. Completion is estimated to be around 3 years and will improve healthcare access in Choctaw County.

With service and support, tribal nations are avid supporters of the U.S. military. See more tribal commitments to national security: bit.ly/47YQcwQ

Whether joining with the state to support education or coming together with other entities in support of their local communities, the tribes are working for the good of all Oklahomans.