Cherokee Nation honors four veterans with Medal of Patriotism
The Cherokee Nation honored four Cherokee veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the Council’s October and November Council meetings.
Cherokee Nation to continue emergency programs despite federal government reopening, announces food security partners
Cherokee Nation announced today that its emergency programs to respond to the lapse in federal SNAP funding will continue even as the federal government appears on the verge of reopening.
Cherokee Nation accepting applications for Elder Angel Project through Nov. 18
The Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for its annual Elder Angel Project, which provides Christmas gifts to eligible Cherokee elders.
Cherokee Nation to host inaugural Cherokee Veterans Summit
The Cherokee Nation will celebrate Cherokee veterans during the tribe’s inaugural Cherokee Veterans Summit, which will host meetings in Roland and Vinita this month.
Expanding Food Security and Protecting Cherokee Elders
As Cherokee Nation citizens, we draw strength from those who came before us. Our elders are the foundation of our communities, the keepers of our history, and the heart of our families. As we gathered recently for the annual Cherokee Elder Summit, we renewed a promise to care…
Cherokee Nation adjusts SNAP emergency assistance in response to USDA payment changes
The Cherokee Nation is adjusting its emergency cash assistance program for citizens on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in response to the federal government's decision to issue partial November benefits.
Cherokee Nation Foundation opens scholarship application window
Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last year, the most in its history.