Indigenous peoples of South America

PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2023 TCA PRESS TOUR

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.

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  • The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.
  • NOVA LAUNCHES "CLIMATE ACROSS AMERICA" CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
  • Nationally, NOVA will present two new, one-hour climate documentaries: "Weathering the Future," premiering Wednesday, April 12, and "Chasing Carbon Zero," premiering Wednesday, April 26.
  • PBS KIDS Announces New Animated Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Premiering Early 2024
    Production has begun on LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging animated series for kids ages 4-8 from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios.

MOX To Build Historic Pacific Northwest Backhaul Route for Toptana Technologies

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

MOX Networks , LLC (MOX), a leading fiber-optic network specialist, announced today that it is building a new fiber-optic backhaul network for Toptana Technologies (Toptana), the first indigenous-owned cable landing station and backhaul network provider on the West Coast of the United States.

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  • MOX Networks , LLC (MOX), a leading fiber-optic network specialist, announced today that it is building a new fiber-optic backhaul network for Toptana Technologies (Toptana), the first indigenous-owned cable landing station and backhaul network provider on the West Coast of the United States.
  • Fully owned by the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) of the Pacific Northwest, Toptana will bring connectivity to unserved and under-served markets across Washington State and Oregon.
  • As part of a wider project, Toptana Technologies is building the CLS in Ocean Shores, Washington.
  • We look forward to this bespoke fiber build and supporting this unique edge connection to new markets in the Northwest Pacific, he added.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts returns as presenting sponsor for the second annual Invited Celebrity Classic

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Friday, December 2, 2022

"Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is proud to sponsor and support complimentary general admission tickets for fans in the greater Dallas/Ft.

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  • "Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is proud to sponsor and support complimentary general admission tickets for fans in the greater Dallas/Ft.
  • Worth area for the Invited Celebrity Classic on Sunday, April 23," says Janie Dillard, Senior Executive Officer of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
  • The Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Resorts & Casinos will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 40 of the top stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment.
  • For more information about the Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Resorts & Casinos, visit https://www.invitedcelebrityclassic.com .

Cherokee Federal Achieves Record Growth, Claims No. 54 Spot on Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 List of Top Federal Contractors

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Cherokee Federal , the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) , today announced it is ranked No.

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  • Cherokee Federal , the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) , today announced it is ranked No.
  • 54 on the top 200 list of federal contractors published by Bloomberg Government in the 11th annual BGOV200 .
  • 54 on the top 200 list of federal contractors published by Bloomberg Government in the 11th annual BGOV200.
  • It is an incredible honor to once again be recognized as a top federal contractor by Bloomberg Government, said Steven Bilby, president of Cherokee Federal.

VICI Properties Inc. Enters Into Agreements Relating to Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, MS

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (VICI Properties or VICI or the Company) announced today that, in connection with MGM Resorts Internationals (MGM Resorts) (NYSE: MGM) agreement to sell the operations of Gold Strike Casino Resort (Gold Strike), located in Tunica, MS, to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), VICI has agreed to enter into a new separate lease with CNB related to the operations of Gold Strike (the Gold Strike Lease) and also enter into an amendment to the Master Lease between VICI Properties and MGM Resorts (the MGM Master Lease).

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  • VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (VICI Properties or VICI or the Company) announced today that, in connection with MGM Resorts Internationals (MGM Resorts) (NYSE: MGM) agreement to sell the operations of Gold Strike Casino Resort (Gold Strike), located in Tunica, MS, to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), VICI has agreed to enter into a new separate lease with CNB related to the operations of Gold Strike (the Gold Strike Lease) and also enter into an amendment to the Master Lease between VICI Properties and MGM Resorts (the MGM Master Lease).
  • We are looking forward to working with VICI, which has established itself as a leader in providing financial solutions to Tribal Nations.
  • The Gold Strike Lease will be guaranteed by Cherokee Nation Businesses.
  • VICI Properties strategy is to create the nations highest quality and most productive experiential real estate portfolio.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Announced as Presenting Sponsor of PGA Tour Champions ClubCorp Classic

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tournament officials today announced a wide-ranging, four-year partnership with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural ClubCorp Classic, April 19-24, at ClubCorp’s Las Colinas Country Club. This unique event will feature the best on the PGA TOUR Champions playing together with sports and entertainment celebrities in separate competitions, as well as an unprecedented amateur match that will bring ClubCorp members inside the ropes to play side-by-side with the pros and stars.

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  • Featuring PGA TOUR Champions, top-name sports and entertainment celebrities,
    and ClubCorp members at Las Colinas Country Club, April 19-24
    IRVING, Texas, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tournament officials today announced a wide-ranging, four-year partnership with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural ClubCorp Classic, April 19-24, at ClubCorps Las Colinas Country Club.
  • As presenting sponsor of the annual PGA TOUR Champions event, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts brings its status as a premier entertainment venue to the tournament with remarkable fan enhancements, on- and off-site promotional activations and dedicated charitable efforts benefitting local organizations.
  • The ClubCorp Classic presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts will deliver world-class competition, top-tier celebrities and entertainment alongside the best in hospitality, making this partnership a perfect fit, said David Pillsbury, CEO of ClubCorp.
  • The ClubCorp Classic will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 50 sports and entertainment stars.

Newk's Continues Fight Against Ovarian Cancer Through Launch Of Virtual Event Series

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Over the past seven years, Newk's Cares has raised more than $1,400,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest non-government funder of ovarian cancer research while supporting those affected.

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  • Over the past seven years, Newk's Cares has raised more than $1,400,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest non-government funder of ovarian cancer research while supporting those affected.
  • After six years of fighting and spearheading awareness for the disease, Lori lost her battle to ovarian cancer in February 2019, leaving behind significant strides for the ovarian cancer community.
  • Since 2014, Newk's Cares has raised over $1.4 million for ovarian cancer research through the organization's partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).
  • Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the largest non-government funder of ovarian cancer research and has invested over $100 million in research since 1998.

US Sports Camps Announces Its Affiliations With Strive Trips, An Athletic, Adventure Travel Service Company

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Strive Trips: Kenya runs from July 15-August 4 and Strive Trips: Peru , July 17-August 6.

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  • Strive Trips: Kenya runs from July 15-August 4 and Strive Trips: Peru , July 17-August 6.
  • Explore the Sacred Valley, plunge in natural thermal hot springs, and end the journey exploring Machu Picchu.
  • Strive Peru participants can add a one-week Spanish immersion program before their trip.
  • US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps.