Leading the Way in Rare Disease Advocacy

The path forward for rare disease patients and their families historically has been rocky, littered with systemic gaps in education, awareness and care. Yet, today, Cherokee Nation is setting a different precedent, shining a spotlight on rare disease advocacy with our second annual Rare Disease Summit.

Cherokee Nation hosts second annual Rare Disease Summit

The Cherokee Nation held its second annual Rare Disease Summit on Thursday, June 12, at the Cherokee Nation Health Services campus, bringing together health care professionals, medical specialists, and the community to better address the unique challenges facing tribal citizens…

Education

Cherokee Nation to reward its workforce for achieving college degrees

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner on June 5 signed an employee policy creating the Workforce Development Program, designed to reward employees who have achieved college degrees during the past five years and in the future to incentivize professional growth.

Agriculture

Sovereignty

Language

Cherokee Nation community and at-large languages classes scheduled

The Cherokee Nation Language Department is hosting a series of free Cherokee language courses which will be taught both locally on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, as well as at-large. Courses will require either in-person attendance, or a combination of both virtual and…

Education

Cherokee Nation to reward its workforce for achieving college degrees

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner on June 5 signed an employee policy creating the Workforce Development Program, designed to reward employees who have achieved college degrees during the past five years and in the future to incentivize professional growth.

Agriculture

Sovereignty

Language

Cherokee Nation community and at-large languages classes scheduled

The Cherokee Nation Language Department is hosting a series of free Cherokee language courses which will be taught both locally on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, as well as at-large. Courses will require either in-person attendance, or a combination of both virtual and…