Cherokee values teach us to respect our elders, listen to their wisdom and honor the sacrifices they've made for us and for our future. But honoring our elders takes more than words. It means making sure they have what they need to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives.

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed directives on Wednesday launching new elder nutrition sites and making massive increases to the tribe’s low-income elder utility assistance, increasing both benefits and eligibility to about 4,200 elders of…

Cherokee Nation is ready to work alongside newly elected and returning leaders at both the local, state and federal levels who understand and respect tribal sovereignty, and honor the strength of government-to-government relationships built on mutual trust.

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed the 21st Century Childcare Initiative into law on Friday, officially earmarking $50 million in childcare center construction and millions of dollars annually in new and expanded support programs.