ADA, Okla. (AP) — Many of the 39 Native American tribes based in Oklahoma have played roles in state politics for decades, often behind the scenes. They became bigger, more outspoken players when ...

"Oklahoma is home to nearly forty American Indian tribes, and it includes the largest Native population of any state. As a result, many Americans think of the state as "Indian Country." For more than ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Five Tribes of Oklahoma took an unprecedented step last month by endorsing a candidate in the state governor's race: Democrat Joy Hofmeister, who is challenging Republican ...