Law & Order

Viewers learn how to recognize warning signs such as requests for secrecy, offers of money or gifts, and attempts to move conversations off trusted platforms. The video also provides clear, practical steps for children and adults, when to stop, block, document, talk to a trusted adult, and report the behavior. This resource is designed to support parents, caregivers, educators, and young people in building awareness, confidence, and safer online habits.

A former U.S. Forest Service archaeologist alleges that decades of federal land-management practices in western North Carolina have placed Native American graves, sacred sites, and archaeological artifacts at risk—and that efforts to expose those failures ultimately cost him his career.

Influence in Oklahoma is often measured not by visibility, but by conviction. Robert Gifford, a Cherokee Nation citizen, embodies a quiet but persistent leadership rooted in service, advocacy and an unwavering commitment to justice. Gifford’s work has consistently focused on standing with those whose voices are too often overlooked.

Sextortion is a form of exploitation in which an individual threatens to share private or sensitive images, videos, or personal information unless the victim complies with demands. These demands may include providing additional sexual images, engaging in sexual acts online, or sending money. In many cases, perpetrators also threaten to harm friends or family members using personal information gathered from a child’s phone, social media accounts, or gaming platforms.

Three of the four Oglala Sioux tribal members arrested in Minneapolis on Friday were transferred to an ICE detention facility at Fort Snelling, according to a statement issued by tribal President Frank Star Comes Out. The statement accompanied a formal memorandum sent to federal immigration authorities.

Native Americans are citizens of the United States by law and treaty. This article outlines key safety guidance and legal rights for tribal citizens in Oklahoma if approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including what to do at home, work, and in public, and how Tribal ID protections apply.