In time, the Indian
Territory was gradually reduced to what is now
Oklahoma; then, with the organization of
Oklahoma Territory in 1890, to just the eastern half
of the area. The citizens of Indian Territory tried, in
1905, to gain admission to the union as the
State of Sequoyah, but were rebuffed by Congress and
Administration who did not want two new Western states,
Sequoyah and Oklahoma. Citizens then joined to seek
admission of a single state to the Union. With Oklahoma
statehood in November 1907, Indian Territory was
extinguished.
Many Native Americans continue to live in Oklahoma, especially in the eastern part.
Below is a series of short clips that will give you some insight into Indian Country today.
