Cherokee Nation

Canoo Successfully Completes First Hiring Milestone and Receives Non-Dilutive Incentives from Oklahoma

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

“We selected the state of Oklahoma as our manufacturing home due to the state’s strong support and hardworking employees.

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  • “We selected the state of Oklahoma as our manufacturing home due to the state’s strong support and hardworking employees.
  • We are very proud to reach this first hiring milestone and excited to bring high paying advanced manufacturing jobs to the area.
  • This milestone was achieved through an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce enabling Canoo to receive performance-based payments from the Quick Action Closing Fund and to receive workforce training support.
  • Canoo continues to hire for both its Oklahoma City and Pryor, OK sites and is advertising for its open positions.

New Documentary "Common Enemy" Reveals Devastating Environmental Impact Of Factory Farms On Small-Town America

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane League (THL) today releases Common Enemy, a gripping short documentary directed and written by filmmaker Adam Peditto, offering a look at the sobering consequences of factory farms, also known as concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFOs). As the number of American farms continues to decline and with 80 percent of domestic food production now controlled by a handful of major corporations, farmers, environmentalists, and animal welfare advocates find themselves united against one common enemy: industrialized animal agriculture.

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  • "Common Enemy examines the vibrant yet often-overlooked rural communities suffering at the hands of corporate factory farming.
  • "This short film brings to light issues of environmental justice, worker justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and animal welfare.
  • In Oklahoma, nearly 200 million animals are raised and slaughtered each year, nearly all in factory farms.
  • In a single year in the US alone, factory farms produce 1.4 billion tons of manure —five times the waste of the entire US human population.

Mynd Immersive Launches XR Therapy program for Native American Seniors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TAHLEQUAH, Okla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mynd Immersive, the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, has announced its partnership with Cherokee Elder Care (CEC) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. CEC is a non-profit entity of the Cherokee Nation, providing a long-term care option for anyone that meets the qualifications. Individuals do not have to be Native American to qualify. This marks the first time the CEC has implemented any form of VR therapy for its seniors. Mynd Immersive worked closely with Swift Creek, a Native-owned business dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to Indian Country, to develop an outreach plan and create relationships with tribal entities. 

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  • This marks the first time the CEC has implemented any form of VR therapy for its seniors.
  • Through Mynd Immersive' s technology, CEC will now be able to provide participants in their program access to a wide range of immersive VR experiences, carefully curated by Mynd Immersive to cater to their preferences and needs.
  • "Using Mynd Immersive in our Occupational Therapy department has been able to double the standing endurance time."
  • Swift Creek was proud to guide Mynd Immersive and CEC to a productive partnership," said Edith Baker, Partner at Swift Creek.

Canoo Created Over 100 Jobs in State of Oklahoma to Scale Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV), a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, today announced the company has created over 100 new jobs in the state of Oklahoma and achieved a key hiring milestone.

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  • Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV), a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, today announced the company has created over 100 new jobs in the state of Oklahoma and achieved a key hiring milestone.
  • As Canoo scales manufacturing to make additional customer deliveries in 2024, the company is continuing to build the team of skilled workers at both its Oklahoma City vehicle manufacturing facility and also at its battery module assembly facility in Pryor.
  • The company is growing its team across Oklahoma to scale manufacturing and meet customer deliveries of 18,000 committed orders representing $750 million in revenue over multiple years.
  • Oklahomans make up over 90% of the Canoo team in Oklahoma, and military veterans and Native Americans each make up about 10% of Canoo’s workforce in the state.

The American Diabetes Association Welcomes 2024 Principal Officers and Members to the National Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) welcomes the 2024 principal officers and board of directors.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) welcomes the 2024 principal officers and board of directors.
  • "We are so excited to announce our 2024 board of directors," said Charles "Chuck" Henderson, the ADA's chief executive officer.
  • We also want to thank our outgoing board members, Otis W. Kirksey, PharmD, RPh, CDCES, BC-ADM and Marshall Case.
  • We are very appreciative of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to fighting for all people affected by diabetes."

OSU Polytech Launches with Focus on Improving STEM Education Access, Workforce Development

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Statewide System Initiative aims to prepare graduates for in-demand careers and boost Oklahoma economy

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  • It enables partnering between businesses, industries, public and private organizations, and multiple governments for a single purpose - workforce development.
  • As regents, we believe OSU Polytech will benefit our students, citizens, industries and the state."
  • OSU is a proven leader in advanced technology education, and OSU Polytech will empower our workforce to meet industry demands and grow the state economy."
  • Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 280,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.

EPIC 2024 Announces Agenda with Keynotes to Focus on Culture, Connection, Community, Courage and More

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scheduled to take place April 24 – 26, 2024, in Las Vegas, Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) today announced its agenda.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scheduled to take place April 24 – 26, 2024, in Las Vegas, Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) today announced its agenda.
  • Produced by Human Resource Executive® and ETC, part of the Arc network, EPIC will deliver two and a half days of cutting-edge, actionable content, including four keynotes, focused on mission-critical HR topics.
  • He will offer attendees an easy-to-use toolkit to help them create a collaborative, inclusive culture of belonging for employees and become an industry leader in the future of work.
  • For EPIC 2024, we’re thrilled to have curated a cohort of keynoters offering solutions for real-life issues, real organizational opportunities and real people.”
    To learn more and register, visit www.EpicHR.com .

Tulsa Community College's Holistic Approach to the Development of Social Capital

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.

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  • The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.
  • TCC establishes social capital on its campuses through mentorship programs, workforce partnerships, community engagement, and with initiatives like the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways Project and Unlocking Opportunity.
  • TCC is evolving beyond its purpose of providing an affordable, quality education, and is preparing students to establish social capital of their own.
  • Community service increases civic participation, social networks, and builds trust and a sense of belonging for students, all of which are crucial components of social capital.

MoloLamken Adds Accomplished Federal Prosecutor

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.
  • "Jenn is an accomplished trial lawyer," said partner and firm co-founder Steven Molo .
  • Recently, MoloLamken won major recoveries for the Cherokee Nation against opioid manufacturers, shareholders of Alibaba, and bond holders of Avaya.
  • More importantly, the firm takes a tremendously thoughtful approach to developing talent and maintaining a highly collaborative culture that embraces diversity.

FHLBank Topeka Kicks Off Native American Heritage Month with $3 Million in Grant Funds

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Native American Heritage Month begins across the country, FHLBank Topeka is proud to support grassroots efforts in its district to serve the housing needs of Native Americans.

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  • Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Native American Heritage Month begins across the country, FHLBank Topeka is proud to support grassroots efforts in its district to serve the housing needs of Native Americans.
  • Through its inaugural offering of the Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program, FHLBank Topeka will award $3 million in grant funding through its members to Native American tribes and tribally designated housing entities.
  • “Native American communities are an important part of our district.
  • Some examples include a 12-room youth homeless shelter, assistance with home repairs for tribal elders and support for down payments for Native American homeowners.