“We're in a time now that voices that have been silenced or have never been heard before have a platform, and there is more opportunity for our stories to be told. And people are listening.”

These words from Muscogee Nation Historic and Cultural Preservation Department Manager RaeLynn Butler mark a renewed opportunity for indigenous perspective.

Oklahoma has the second highest population of Indigenous people in the country, second only to Alaska. But you wouldn't know that due to a lack of representation in news media across the state.

As local and state governments continue to downplay and ignore the presence of Indigenous people, many are left without a community voice. VNN's "Indigenous Perspective" stories celebrate the personal triumphs and professional journeys of tribal people to empower communities and help familiarize the general public with diverse points of view.

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The “Community Voices: The Indigenous Perspective” Project provides support for sharing the personal triumphs, professional journeys, and points of view of local Oklahoma tribal members following the McGirt Supreme Court decision. Donations to Local Media Foundation for this project are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions. Please consult a tax advisor for details. The program is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.

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