Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.

06/03/2026

Choctaw Nation Community Center Engagement Clinic: OILS is coming to Broken Bow, OK, June 10th! We’d love to meet you in person. Call 1-800-658-1497 or (405) 943-6457 to schedule your appointment. Stop by, ask questions, and see how OILS can help you.

06/03/2026

Interested in featuring your training at our upcoming SPTHB Training Summit? The deadline to submit your training proposal is right around the corner on June 19, 2026. 🚨

We're still looking for submissions from Tribal public health professionals, partners, and practitioners to host a VIRTUAL training at the SPTHB Training Summit 2026!

Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise, knowledge, and best practices during our Training Summit, submit your proposal here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05VhSB0

06/02/2026

On this day in 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act, was signed into law, granting citizenship to American Indians and Alaska Natives born within the United States.

The act marked a significant milestone in Native American history while preserving tribal citizenship and the unique government-to-government relationship between tribal nations and the federal government.

Today, tribal nations continue to govern their communities, uphold their sovereignty, and make decisions that reflect the needs, values, and priorities of their citizens. 🪶

06/01/2026

Extreme Heat Safety, Protect Yourself and Others.
Well, the summer season is upon us and that means temperatures will be on the rise. As hotter days become more frequent, please take a moment to protect yourself and those around you:
☀️ Drink plenty of water — don’t wait until you’re thirsty
👕 Wear light, breathable clothing
🏠 Limit time outdoors and take breaks in the shade or A/C
🚗 Never leave children or pets in vehicles — not even for a minute
👀 Check on neighbors, especially seniors and those without reliable cooling
Extreme heat can be dangerous, but small steps make a big difference. Stay cool, stay alert, and look out for one another.

06/01/2026

The Access to Justice Foundation is seeking input on the development of new and helpful resources for survivors of domestic violence. If you are a survivor or someone who has advocated for survivors of domestic violence, please take the opportunity to check out a survey regarding your experience.

Link to Survey for Advocates: Advocate Feedback Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScowBFabbIfwHHl-Ru2UYGn-mRS4qbMYqXJAThq25UMAQX3tg/viewform Navigating VPOs, Divorce, and Child Support: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeViJWSCPE-W9MdL3wpP42fH8GXxGrScbxhHxQ3oAsVq03mEQ/viewform

This survey is looking to gather feedback from advocates about your experience supporting survivors through obtaining a Victim Protective Order (VPO), divorce, and/or child support. Your feedback on what is challenging or existing hurdles in the process will help us build better tools to support sur...

06/01/2026

ATTENTION OKLAHOMA TRIBAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS!!! If you were affected by the Tornadoes and Storms occurring April 23, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to help you rebuild. Assistance is available for residents and businesses in Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Major, and Noble Counties, Oklahoma. Homeowners and renters, businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organizations can apply! The first deadline is June 30, 2026!

05/26/2026

Stickball was traditionally played to settle disputes.

Find your team!

Connect to Chickasaw culture through the game that brings community, strength and tradition together. Whether you’re playing for fun at a festival or stepping onto the field for competition, stickball builds confidence, improves physical fitness and keeps our Chickasaw culture alive.

From youth teams like Chikasha Bak Bak to adult teams (men’s Chikasha Toli and women’s Chikasha Toli Ihoo), you can find your team and continue our stickball legacy.

Visit Chickasaw.net/ChickasawStickball for more information.

05/26/2026

The Tribal Public Health Department works to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people by preventing disease, injury and disability, promoting physical and mental health and protecting from health hazards. Accomplishing this by identifying community health needs, assuring the availability of quality health services and providing effective leadership in developing public health policies. The department is committed to working with communities to eliminate health disparities.

* Alpha-Gal Syndrome
* Syphilis
* Spotted fever rickettsiosis (e.g., Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
* Measles (rubeola)
* Hantavirus

While Hantavirus is included in reportable disease monitoring, the risk in Oklahoma remains low and there is no current cause for public concern.

For questions or concerns surrounding reporting requirements, please contact CNO Public Health Disease Surveillance at [email protected].

Learn more at https://www.choctawnation.com/services/tribal-public-health/.

05/26/2026

‼️ UPDATE: Registration is now FULL‼️

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Preschool is hosting a Car Seat Training Event at the Okmulgee Head Start Center location on Thursday, June 4. Certified technicians will be on-site to assist parents and guardians with ensuring car seats are installed correctly and providing car seats to children in need.

This event is FREE and open to the public and will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Quantities are limited so pre-registration is required.

To register, please call (918) 732-7893.

05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow night in Kansas, OK!