This episode was recorded 'on-location' at the 49th Muscogee Nation Festival!

In honor festival week, we switched it up and chatted with some fellow Mvskokvlke at the first event of #MNFest25 -- the Elder Gathering.

We're joined by elders, Mvskoke youth and royalty who all share what makes the annual festival so special to each of them. Listen in as we discuss all of the exciting events and activities in store this year! From live entertainment, sports tournaments, good food, carnival rides and cultural showcases, it's all 'FREE FAMILY FUN' for everyone at this year's Muscogee Nation Festival!

Listen, reminisce and enjoy these exclusive 'Conversations From Our Reservation' that you can only find right here on The Muscogee Pod!

Tulsa Mayor, Monroe Nichols IV, was gracious enough to take time out of his most busiest of schedules to join us in the Pod Cave for an in depth chat about how the first 5 months of his term has been going as mayor of the largest city within the Muscogee Nation Reservation. Mayor Nichols shares his goals he's hoping to achieve for the betterment of all who reside within 'TVLSE', his outlook and ideas on enhancing city/tribal relations, and how his journey and historic election to the city's highest office came to be.

The #MuscogeePod continues to deliver exclusive #ConversationsFromOurReservation and this is another one you don't want miss!

In this episode, we step back in time to the year 1896 to explore the complicated & intriguing story of Timmie Jack, the last person to face public execution on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council House lawn. This story has been one of legend within the Mvskoke community not only for its historical significance but also for some interesting details leading up to the event and how our society and legal system operated at that time.

It's another exclusive "conversation from our reservation" that you can only find here on The Muscogee Pod!

YouTube - Native News Today investigates the possibility of entities haunting the Muscogee Creek Nation Council House: https://youtu.be/5D3P6sOvzmA?si=8EW5lbiMjO39hbKL

We are very excited for the 4th Annual Mvskoke Art Market, so for this episode we asked MAM Coordinator, ShaVon Agee and Mvskoke Artist, Leslie Deer to join us in the Pod Cave!

ShaVon shares her insights on the early years and how the Market came to be and also about how much growth has occurred each of the three previous years to now. And what exciting new exhibits and activities are in store for this year!

An award winning Mvskoke Artist, Leslie Deer has been a featured artist at MAM since its inaugural year. She gives her perspective on what it's like to have such a premier market and platform for Mvskoke artists right here in the heart of the Muscogee Nation Reservation!

You don't want to miss this #ConversationFromOurReservation that you can only get here on the #MuscogeePod! Also, don't miss the 4th Annual Mvskoke Art Market on April 26 & 27 at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, OK! #MvskokeArtMarket2025

Pertinent Links:

Follow the Mvskoke Art Market on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvskokeartmarket

https://www.muscogeenation.com/mvskokeartmarket/

Growing up within Indian Territory in Oklahoma, you've come to know our tribal police by the term 'Lighthorse'. But did you know how that term originated or when the very first Lighthorse company was formed? In this episode, learn more about the early formation of the Lighthorsemen, how they served a significant role in the assertion of our sovereignty and how much all of that history ties into the present-day. Another exclusive 'Conversation from our Reservation' that you can only find on The Muscogee Pod!

Questions? Email us at MuscogeePod@MuscogeeNation.com

In this "Conversation from our Reservation" we pay homage to the life and legend of Indigenous rocker Jesse Ed Davis. The Kiowa/Comanche/Mvskoke/Seminole/Cheyenne guitarist was one of the greatest of all-time, recording for and appearing with so many iconic artists including: Bob Dylan, John Lennon, George Harrison, Rod Stewart, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and so many others. Davis' legacy is now on display in an exhibition at the Bob Dylan Center, and an upcoming Tribute Concert is being held on Feb. 6 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center featuring Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal, the Graffiti Band and Joy Harjo.In this episode, we visit with Bob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins, Davis Biographer Douglas Miller, and Joy Harjo about his life and legacy and the renaissance of acclaim that is now falling on his name and career that he deserved far before his untimely death. You don't want to miss this exclusive chat about one of the all-time greats, only on The Muscogee Pod!

Questions for the Pod? Email us at MuscogeePod@muscogeenation.com or send us a message on Instagram: @MuscogeePod

Pertinent Links:

Bob Dylan Center

Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World

In this episode Drew Edmondson joins us in the Pod Cave to reflect on his distinguished career in public service, particularly his 16 years as Oklahoma's longest serving Attorney General. A proven advocate of positive tribal relations, Mr. Edmondson shares his thoughts on the state of Oklahoma's response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in McGirt v. OK and how different his handling of the situation would have been had it happened while he were still in office. Another exclusive "Conversation from our Reservation" that you can only find on The Muscogee Pod!

https://www.oklahomahof.com/hof/inductees/drew-edmondson

Have any questions that you'd like answered on the Pod?

Email us at: MuscogeePod@muscogeenation.com

or send us a DM on Instagram: @MuscogeePod

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David W. Hill took some time out of his wildly busy schedule as the leader of the fourth largest tribe in the U.S. to join us in the Pod Cave for a conversation about everything from tribal sovereignty and the ongoing tobacco compact negotiations to discussing his favorite holiday foods! As we approach the end of 2024, Chief Hill reflects on the challenges and accomplishments of the past five years while also looking forward to the continued growth and progress for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in the new year. It's another exclusive "Conversation from our Reservation" that you don't want to miss!

Have questions you'd like answered on the Pod? Email us at: muscogeepod@muscogeenation.com!