Bacone College, Oklahoma's oldest Native American school, faces potential closure.

Bacone College, Oklahoma's oldest Native American school, finds itself threatened by debts and disrepair. Poor financial choices, inconsistent leadership, and deteriorating infrastructure pose a significant challenge to the college's future. Despite being an Indigenous-led institution providing an intertribal community and a degree, the school now faces potential closure unless a solution can be found. The situation is dire, with just nine employees working to maintain the historic buildings of the college and preserve priceless works of Native American art from ruin.

February 04, 2024
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