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Cherokee Nation invests $1.3M to upgrade water, sewer lines serving more than 18,000 people in 10 counties

Feb 24, 2021

Cherokee Nation opens online assessment to assist Cherokee homeowners with plumbing repairs caused by February winter storm

Feb 24, 2021

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner propose funding source for substance abuse treatment facilities, access to wellness centers for Cherokee citizens

Feb 23, 2021

Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution

Feb 22, 2021

Cherokee Nation invests $1.3M to upgrade water, sewer lines serving more than 18,000 people in 10 counties

The Cherokee Nation invested $1.3 million to make essential upgrades and repairs to water and sewer lines serving more than 18,000 people in 10 counties throughout the tribe’s reservation.
February 24, 2021

Cherokee Nation opens online assessment to assist Cherokee homeowners with plumbing repairs caused by February winter storm

Feb 24, 2021

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner propose funding source for substance abuse treatment facilities, access to wellness centers for Cherokee citizens

Feb 23, 2021

Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution

Feb 22, 2021

Chief Chat: Honoring our treaty: A nation as good as its word

Feb 16, 2021
  • Feb 24, 2021

    Cherokee Nation invests $1.3M to upgrade water, sewer lines serving more than 18,000 people in 10 counties

    The Cherokee Nation invested $1.3 million to make essential upgrades and repairs to water and sewer lines serving more than 18,000 people in 10 counties throughout the tribe’s reservation.
  • Feb 24, 2021

    Cherokee Nation opens online assessment to assist Cherokee homeowners with plumbing repairs caused by February winter storm

    The Cherokee Nation is launching an online assessment program and investing $4 million to help Cherokee homeowners living in the reservation repair plumbing problems caused by the February 2021 winter storm event.
  • Feb 23, 2021

    Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner propose funding source for substance abuse treatment facilities, access to wellness centers for Cherokee citizens

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are proposing new legislation that would provide Cherokee citizens with access to substance abuse treatment centers, wellness centers and fitness centers by setting aside a portion of third-party revenues collected by Cherokee Nation Health Services each year.
  • Feb 22, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution

    The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled today in a unanimous decision that the language “by blood” is void, and should be removed from Cherokee Nation’s tribal laws, including provisions within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, according to the opinion.
  • Feb 16, 2021

    Cherokee Nation weather-related closures for Wednesday, Feb. 17

    Cherokee Nation Health Services will be rescheduling all COVID-19 vaccinations and other health center appointments previously scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17.
  • Feb 16, 2021

    Chief Chat: Honoring our treaty: A nation as good as its word

    For Cherokee citizens of Freedmen descent, the fight continues beyond their legal victories in 2017.
  • Feb 15, 2021

    Cherokee Nation weather-related closures for Tuesday, Feb. 16

    Cherokee Nation Health Services will be rescheduling all COVID-19 vaccinations and other health center appointments previously scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16.
  • Feb 15, 2021

    Cherokee Nation weather-related closures for Monday, Feb. 15

    Cherokee Nation Health Services will be rescheduling all COVID-19 vaccinations and other health center appointments previously scheduled for Monday, Feb. 15.
  • Feb 12, 2021

    Cherokee Nation to launch 'We Heart our Cherokee Health Heroes' Appreciation Week

    The Cherokee Nation is launching its “We Heart our Cherokee Health Heroes” Appreciation week after Valentine’s Day to applaud the brave efforts of the nearly 2,600 tribal health employees and their work this past year to combat COVID-19.
  • Feb 11, 2021

    Cherokee elders move into new efficiency homes in Hulbert

    The dream of moving into a new home is now a reality for several Cherokee elders who recently received their keys to new efficiency homes newly constructed in Hulbert.
  • Feb 11, 2021

    Chief Chat: Honoring Cherokee Nation’s Health Heroes

    To recognize the tremendous service and dedication of our health care workers, Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Businesses are collaborating for a “We Heart Our Cherokee Health Heroes” celebration from Feb. 15 to 19.
  • Feb 10, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Moves to Phase 2B of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

    Phase 2B priority includes people in congregate settings, all teachers who are Cherokee Nation citizens, all first responders who are Cherokee Nation citizens, and patients with underlying health conditions, and who are eligible to receive care within Cherokee Nation Health Services. 
  • Feb 05, 2021

    Chief Chat: New website shows where the money goes for Cherokee Nation’s pandemic response

    The Cherokee Nation had to move quickly to get these investments to our communities, but we also want to ensure maximum transparency and accountability to the Cherokee people. That’s why the Cherokee Nation Treasurer recently released the COVID-19 Respond, Recover, Rebuild Spending Report. 
  • Feb 03, 2021

    Cherokee Nation citizens can now register on Gadugi Portal

    The Gadugi Portal, a centralized database aimed to better connect Cherokee Nation citizens with tribal services, is now live for citizens to manage or update essential information, such as a name change or new mailing address.
  • Feb 02, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Foundation hosting free virtual ACT Boot Camp on March 27 for Native American students

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is offering a free virtual ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, March 27, for Native American students preparing for the national exam.
  • Jan 29, 2021

    Cherokee Nation administers 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    The Cherokee Nation this week administered its 10,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Cherokee citizens falling within the tribe’s Phase 1 and Phase 2A priority distribution plan, including frontline health care workers, first-language Cherokee speakers, and Cherokee elders.
  • Jan 29, 2021

    Cherokee Nation shares COVID-19 Respond, Recover, Rebuild spending report

    The Cherokee Nation Treasurer released the tribe’s COVID-19 Respond, Recover, Rebuild Spending Report on Thursday, showing the number of ways the tribe has served citizens through job and food security, economic relief, health care, housing and connectivity during the pandemic.
  • Jan 28, 2021

    Cherokee Nation honors Amon Baker as Sequoyah High School Board Emeritus

    Cherokee Nation honors longtime champion of education Amon Baker, of Tahlequah, with the title of board member emeritus for his nearly 40 years of service to Sequoyah High School.
  • Jan 28, 2021

    Chief Chat: Protecting Cherokee rights while moving forward together at the Oklahoma Legislature

    Cherokee Nation and the other Native Nations in Oklahoma have been crucial partners during these hard times, whether by adopting strong public health policies, distributing PPE and vaccines, or sharing emergency economic relief.
  • Jan 22, 2021

    Cherokee Nation reopens COVID-19 Emergency Assistance program Jan. 25, adding $7M to help Cherokees impacted by pandemic

    The Cherokee Nation reopens its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance program on Monday, January 25 to help qualified Cherokee citizens economically affected by COVID-19.
  • Jan 21, 2021

    Chief Chat: A historic day for Indian Country to have Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary

    President Joe Biden nominates Congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
  • Jan 20, 2021

    Inter-Tribal Council supports confirmation of Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior

    Tribal leaders discussed their response and recovery efforts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and provided updates on other tribal activities. Leaders also passed a series of resolutions, including one supporting the confirmation of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) as Secretary of the Interior.
  • Jan 19, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Enters Phase 2A of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

    The Cherokee Nation is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for Cherokee Nation teachers and child care workers, food distribution program employees and other critical infrastructure staff, as well as tribal citizens 55 and older.
  • Jan 15, 2021

    Ribbon cutting held for OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah

    The historic partnership between Oklahoma State University and the Cherokee Nation celebrated another milestone with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation on Friday, Jan. 15.
  • Jan 15, 2021

    Cherokee Nation places final beam on Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center expansion project

    The final steel beam of the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center expansion project was hoisted into place Friday, Jan. 15, completing the facility’s two-story steel frame in Stilwell.
  • Jan 14, 2021

    Chief Chat: Cherokee lands set aside as hunting, fishing and gathering reserves

    Love of the great outdoors is deeply engrained in Cherokee culture. As in many Cherokee families, I have lifelong memories of camping, hiking in the woods and enjoying time on the lake. These experiences help shape our ideals of preserving public lands.
  • Jan 12, 2021

    Cherokee Nation establishes first hunting, fishing reserves

    The Cherokee Nation announced today the tribe’s first hunting and fishing reserve areas dedicated to Cherokee citizens for controlled hunts to open later this year.
  • Jan 07, 2021

    Chief Chat: Yearlong celebration of Cherokee syllabary planned

    Two hundred years ago, the brilliant statesman and inventor Sequoyah presented the Cherokee syllabary to the Cherokee Nation. This year we are honoring the bicentennial of Sequoyah’s historic achievement that brought widespread literacy to our tribe.
  • Jan 06, 2021

    Cherokee Nation scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for elders ages 65 and older

    The Cherokee Nation is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for elders ages 65 and older who are eligible to receive care within Cherokee Nation Health Services.
  • Dec 23, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Activates its COVID-19 Surge Plan

    This week Cherokee Nation Health Services activated its COVID-19 surge plan for W.W. Hastings Hospital.
  • Dec 17, 2020

    Chief Chat: Prioritizing frontline health care workers, first responders and Cherokee elders with vaccine

    In Cherokee Nation and across the world, we have struggled with the deadly COVID-19 virus for most of 2020. We have made sacrifices and suffered terrible losses, but we see a ray of hope. New vaccines arriving in Cherokee Nation offer freedom from the threat of this terrible virus.
  • Dec 15, 2020

    Cherokee Nation upgrades criminal codes, redirects $10M for law enforcement, courts, prosecutors after McGirt decision

    The Cherokee Nation is updating its criminal code and proposing to immediately repurpose $10 million from its general budget to make necessary upgrades in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt ruling.
  • Dec 11, 2020

    Cherokee Nation, State of Oklahoma extend Hunting and Fishing Compact for 2021

    Cherokee Nation citizens in Oklahoma will receive their 2021 hunting and fishing licenses after the tribe’s Hunting and Fishing Compact with the State of Oklahoma has been extended.
  • Dec 10, 2020

    Cherokee Nation set to receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week

    The Cherokee Nation is set to receive its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine directly from the Indian Health Service (IHS) starting next week.
  • Dec 10, 2020

    Multi-use building will expand Cherokee language preservation efforts and food security

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner today announced the tribe is securing a multi-use site in Rogers County, which will house both a virtual production soundstage and warehouse for food and PPE storage and distribution.
  • Dec 10, 2020

    Chief Chat: Database management upgrade will increase Cherokee Nation efficiency during COVID-19 and beyond

    To streamline personal information management for Cherokee Nation citizens, we recently launched the new “Gadugi Portal,” where Cherokees can manage or update their essential information with the tribe, including things like a new mailing address, name change, date of birth or veteran status.
  • Dec 07, 2020

    Cherokee veterans can register on Cherokee Warriors Database

    The Cherokee Warriors Database, a centralized portal to identify thousands of Cherokee veterans across the globe, is now live for tribal citizens who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces to register.
  • Dec 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Housing Director starts new position at HUD

    Cherokee citizen and Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation Executive Director Gary Cooper is embracing a new role with the Office of Native American Programs at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C.
  • Dec 03, 2020

    Chief Chat: Improving broadband helps Cherokees get through the pandemic and prepare for the future

    The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, get an education, get health care, buy groceries, apply for assistance, search for jobs and more. 
  • Nov 25, 2020

    Cherokee Nation launches connectivity survey and free mobile hotspot program

    Cherokee Nation recently launched a new connectivity survey and a $3 million program to provide connectivity to Cherokee households lacking Internet access to assist in overcoming some of the virtual challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Nov 19, 2020

    Chief Chat: We need a statewide mask mandate to save lives

    It is long overdue for the state of Oklahoma to enact a statewide mask mandate. The Centers for Disease Control recommends it, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends it, and the Oklahoma State Medical Association recommends it. 
  • Nov 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives $4.1M grant for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

    Cherokee Nation Health Services has been awarded a $4.1 million Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations grant through the Native American Research Centers for Health and the National Institutes of Health to assist with COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts.
  • Nov 16, 2020

    Cherokee Nation contributes $2,500 to Oologah Senior Citizens Center to help feed families during Thanksgiving, support youth program

    Cherokee Nation recently contributed funds to the Oologah Senior Citizens Center to cook and deliver a Thanksgiving meal for up to 80 senior citizens so they can stay in this holiday and protect against the spread of COVID-19.
  • Nov 12, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation ready to tackle new challenges in post SCOTUS decision landscape

    I live on reservation land, where I am governed by the Cherokee Nation and federal laws. I also live in the state of Oklahoma, where I am proud of our tribe’s successful partnership with the state government over decades.
  • Nov 10, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces new plan to explore the history of Cherokee Freedmen

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced on Saturday a new plan that will explore the history of Cherokee Freedmen. 
  • Nov 05, 2020

    Cherokee Nation rapid testing efforts protecting Sequoyah students, staff by quickly pinpointing COVID-19 cases

    The Cherokee Nation’s rapid testing efforts at Sequoyah High School are protecting students and staff from person-to-person exposure of COVID-19 by quickly pinpointing cases and limiting the spread of the virus as intended.
  • Nov 05, 2020

    Cherokee Nation calendar of events for November

    The Cherokee Nation is hosting events in the month November that are socially-distanced, including drive-through flu clinics and drive-through COVID-19 testing.
  • Nov 02, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-22

    The Cherokee Nation Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-22 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2021.
  • Oct 30, 2020

    Cherokee Nation supports bipartisan ‘Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2020’ proposed by Sen. Udall, Sen. Murkowski

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on Friday announced support for the Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2020, a bipartisan bill proposed by Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on the 30th anniversary of the Native American Language Act, which was signed by President George H.W. Bush on Oct. 30, 1990.
  • Oct 29, 2020

    Chief Chat: New COVID program at Cherokee Nation designed to help citizens with disabilities

    As part of the $9 million program, Cherokee Nation will provide a $300 stipend to tribal citizens with disabilities living on the Cherokee Nation reservation in northeast Oklahoma. 
  • Oct 27, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives 6,000 new rapid tests for COVID-19

    Cherokee Nation received 6,000 rapid test kits from the Indian Health Service to enhance how the tribe tests for COVID-19 within its school system and among its most vulnerable citizens.
  • Oct 26, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces online portal for Cherokees with disabilities to apply for financial assistance in response to COVID

    The Cherokee Nation recently announced a $9 million Disability Assistance Program to help disabled Cherokees with food, supplies or other expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 6.
  • Oct 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation gives eco-friendly boost to community centers

    Cherokee Nation officials recently joined community leaders of Native American Fellowship Inc. in South Coffeyville and Tri-Community Association in Briggs to celebrate the installation of rooftop solar panels to their community buildings to help lower utility costs as well as provide an eco-friendly energy source.
  • Oct 22, 2020

    Chief Chat: Growth of Cherokee Nation agribusiness means access to healthy food, jobs

    The coronavirus pandemic has put many people — Native women especially — in peril from domestic violence, as more and more people are forced to stay home, escalating this unprecedented problem across the United States. 
  • Oct 21, 2020

    Cherokee Nation becomes host site for CDC program to assist with COVID response

    Cherokee Nation Health Services has been selected as a host site for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Association Program to assist with the COVID-19 response. 
  • Oct 21, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Foundation’s fall ACT Prep Course moves to virtual platform for 12-week program

    Registration is now open for Cherokee Nation Foundation’s fall ACT Prep Course. The 12-week course will be presented virtually to Native American students in their junior or senior year of high school, with preference given to Cherokee Nation citizens.
  • Oct 16, 2020

    Tribal Council approves Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center, Election Code Act in October

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation approved this week renaming the current Belfonte-Nicut Community Center after Cherokee Nation citizen and fluent Cherokee speaker Sallie Byrd Sevenstar, who passed away on August 24.
  • Oct 16, 2020

    Cherokee Nation unveils renderings for new victim services office Tribe also to build transitional housing development in Stilwell

    Cherokee Nation recently announced plans for a new One Fire Victim Services office in Tahlequah and a new transitional housing center in Stilwell to better help victims of domestic violence with larger, new facility space and added resources to begin rebuilding their lives.
  • Oct 15, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation ONE FIRE expansion assists survivors of domestic violence

    The coronavirus pandemic has put many people — Native women especially — in peril from domestic violence, as more and more people are forced to stay home, escalating this unprecedented problem across the United States. 
  • Oct 09, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to build a meat processing facility

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Friday the tribe will build a meat processing facility in Tahlequah.
  • Oct 09, 2020

    Commission for Protection of Cherokee Nation Sovereignty makes Initial Recommendations for judicial, criminal justice expansion

    The Commission for the Protection of Cherokee Nation Sovereignty established by the Principal Chief after the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt ruling, has issued its first recommendations on expanding the tribe’s courts, attorneys and marshal service.
  • Oct 08, 2020

    Chief Chat: Green investments will have long-term benefits for Cherokee Nation

    A fundamental principle of our Cherokee culture is that we should consider the impact of what we do today on the next seven generations of future Cherokees. We are answering this sacred responsibility by investing in strong communities and a clean and healthy environment.
  • Oct 05, 2020

    Cherokee Nation offers free flu vaccines

    Cherokee Nation is offering free flu vaccinations through the month of December to prepare for the upcoming flu season.
  • Oct 02, 2020

    Cherokee Nation breaks ground on new tag office in Catoosa

    Cherokee Nation officials broke ground Wednesday, Sept. 30, on a new, larger tag office in Catoosa that will better accommodate Cherokee citizens purchasing license plates.
  • Oct 01, 2020

    Chief Chat: Plan in place to improve and enhance Cherokee Heritage Center

    Passed unanimously by the Council of the Cherokee Nation, the Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020 transfers ownership of the site’s 44 acres, buildings, equipment, assets, collections and historical documents from the nonprofit Cherokee National Historical Society to the Cherokee Nation. It is an exciting new chapter for the tribe to assume ownership and stewardship.
  • Sep 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to break ground on new tag office in Catoosa

    Cherokee Nation will break ground Wednesday on a new tag office in Catoosa.
  • Sep 25, 2020

    Chief Hoskin signs ‘Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020’ with unanimous support of Tribal Council

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation met Sept. 24 to officially sign the Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020.
  • Sep 24, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee voters are critical voices in 2020 election

    Cherokee Nation is committed to ensuring that all voting age Cherokees are registered to vote. 
  • Sep 23, 2020

    Cherokee Nation joins City of Stilwell to dedicate Wingfield Crossing, providing access to new business, job development opportunities

    Cherokee Nation and City of Stilwell officials dedicated a new three-lane access road in Stilwell on Monday during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Wingfield Crossing.
  • Sep 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Reservation now visible on Google Maps

    The Cherokee Nation’s reservation boundaries are now mapped on Google Maps.
  • Sep 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Foundation hosting free virtual ACT Boot Camp on Oct. 16 for Native American students

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is offering a free virtual ACT Boot Camp on Friday, Oct. 16, for Native American students preparing for the national exam in December.
  • Sep 18, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner announce increase of government employee salaries

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Thursday that Cherokee Nation government employees will receive up to a 3 percent increase to their base salary in October and will also receive a holiday bonus.
  • Sep 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation donates nearly $9,000 to mental health programs, food pantry services in Rogers County

    Cherokee Nation recently donated nearly $9,000 to mental health and substance abuse support programs as well as food pantry services in Rogers County.
  • Sep 14, 2020

    Cherokee Nation distributes more than 13,000 ready-made meals to Cherokee elders as part of COVID-19 response effort

    The Cherokee Nation has distributed more than 13,000 ready-made meals to keep Cherokee elders fed after many senior nutrition sites temporarily closed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
  • Sep 11, 2020

    Chief Chat: New building projects meet emergency needs, make Cherokee communities stronger

    The COVID-19 pandemic threatens Cherokee Nation like it does the rest of the world, but we are responding in ways that make our Nation stronger.
  • Sep 09, 2020

    Cherokee Nation launches $25M in new construction, remodels as part of COVID-19 response plan

    Cherokee Nation leaders broke ground Tuesday on $25 million worth of Respond, Recover and Rebuild projects that range from PPE manufacturing and space for social distancing, to food outreach sites and a new employee health care facility.
  • Sep 07, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to launch $25M in new construction, remodels as part of COVID-19 response plan

    The Cherokee Nation is constructing eight new, 4,000-square-feet buildings and conducting four remodels as part of the tribe’s COVID-19 Respond, Recover and Rebuild plan. Cherokee Nation leaders will break ground on nine of the sites Tuesday.
  • Sep 03, 2020

    Chief Hoskin to cite year of ‘difficulties and triumphs’ in annual State of the Nation address

    The Cherokee Nation was met with both “difficulties and triumphs” over the past year, with huge investments being made in language preservation, career readiness and elder housing, holding governments accountable for their promises, and emerging with a response plan to COVID-19 that is among the best in the country, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says in his upcoming State of the Nation Address.
  • Aug 29, 2020

    Shawna Baker sworn in as Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice

    Cherokee Nation citizen Shawna Baker, of Tulsa, was sworn into office as the Cherokee Nation’s newest Supreme Court Justice at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah Thursday, Aug. 27.
  • Aug 27, 2020

    Tribal Council approves historic budget, passes ‘Cherokee Nation Reservation, Judicial Expansion and Sovereignty Protection Act’

    Today, the Council of the Cherokee Nation approved a historic $1.52 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2021 and passed legislation designed to address the opportunities and challenges created by the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. 
  • Aug 27, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation protects our elders in this difficult time

    We’re committing over $45 million to not only avoid budget cuts in Cherokee Nation’s elder programs, but to greatly expand what we can do for our elders for the rest of the calendar year to ensure our most vulnerable citizens’ needs are met.
  • Aug 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives nearly $300K grant to add five new transit vans

    The Cherokee Nation recently received a nearly $300,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration for five new transit vehicles that will replace older vans and expand services in Tahlequah and Stilwell.
  • Aug 21, 2020

    Cherokee Nation working to improve access to broadband

    The Cherokee Nation is working to improve access to quality, affordable broadband for its citizens throughout the reservation boundaries with a new grant and with leadership advocating for Indian Country on a number of federal broadband advisory boards.
  • Aug 19, 2020

    Chief Chat: Commemorating a tumultuous and resolute first year in office

    Our Nation is strong because, for generations, we have looked towards the horizon and prepared as one people to meet the challenges ahead.
  • Aug 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation administration marks 1 year in office

    August 14, 2020 marked one year of service for Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and his administration. Under the leadership of Principal Chief Hoskin Jr. and Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, the largest tribal nation in the United States continues to prevail and prosper even through unprecedented times.
  • Aug 14, 2020

    Cherokee Nation contributes $195K to Boys & Girls Club programs throughout Northeast Oklahoma

    Cherokee Nation recently contributed $195,000 to eight Boys & Girls Club programs throughout Northeast Oklahoma.
  • Aug 14, 2020

    Chief Chat: Protecting our sovereign rights to govern the Cherokee Nation reservation

    In its recent ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the United States Supreme Court affirmed what Native Americans in Oklahoma have always known and maintained: Our land is, and always has been, ours.
  • Aug 13, 2020

    Chief Hoskin establishes sovereignty commission in wake of McGirt decision

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. has established a new commission to make funding and resource recommendations and examine other related areas in the wake of the historic United States Supreme Court McGirt decision.
  • Aug 07, 2020

    Cherokee Nation offers Eyeglass Program to all Cherokee Nation citizens beginning August 17

    Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Health Services have created a voucher program to help more Cherokee citizens purchase new eyeglasses regardless of their age, income or health diagnosis.
  • Aug 07, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Foundation helping Native students prepare for college admissions during COVID-19

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is partnering with Duke University to offer a free college admissions workshop on Saturday, Aug. 15.
  • Aug 05, 2020

    Chief Chat: Renewed gaming compacts ensure a brighter future for Oklahoma

    Recently the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma affirmed what Oklahoma tribal nations have known from the beginning – on January 1, 2020, our gaming compacts with the state of Oklahoma automatically renewed for another 15 years.
  • Aug 03, 2020

    Cherokee Nation launches online portal for Cherokee elders to apply for utility help, direct economic assistance

    The Cherokee Nation has launched an online portal for qualifying Cherokee elders age 62 and older to apply for COVID-19 relief assistance.
  • Aug 03, 2020

    As positive COVID-19 cases increase, Cherokee Nation encourages citizens to continue wearing masks, using safety measures

    The Cherokee Nation is encouraging Cherokee citizens and the community to use an abundance of caution and continue to take safety practices as the number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in the tribe’s health care system has increased by more than 200 percent from June 27 to July 27.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation celebrates first class of medical school students during White Coat Ceremony

    The first class of 54 student doctors to be accepted into the new Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation received their “white coats” on Friday during a small virtual ceremony in Tahlequah that was live streamed.
  • Jul 29, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces Sequoyah, Immersion return-to-school plan

    Students at Sequoyah High School will return to school this fall under a plan that will include an all-virtual option as well as limit in-person instruction to no more than 25 percent of students in the building at any one time to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
  • Jul 28, 2020

    Chief Hoskin statement on court ruling that state gaming compacts renewed on Jan. 1 for another 15 years

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. issued the following statement today on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in favor of the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations and intervening tribes, that the gaming compacts with the state renewed on Jan. 1 for another 15-year term.
  • Jul 24, 2020

    College Housing Assistance Program applications available July 27

    The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will accept College Housing Assistance Program applications for the fall 2020 semester July 27 through August 7.
  • Jul 23, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation Career Services provide new opportunities in a difficult time

    At Cherokee Nation, we are putting the federal CARES Act dollars to work for our citizens and our communities. To that end, we have committed more than $7 million to our Career Services Department.
  • Jul 20, 2020

    Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw Nations welcome further dialogue on McGirt Case parameters

    The leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations have been, and continue to be, committed to discussing the parameters of the historic Supreme Court decision in the McGirt case. 
  • Jul 18, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces $7M for career training, employment opportunities for tribal citizens during COVID

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced today the Cherokee Nation is dedicating more than $7 million in funding to increase career training and employment opportunities for Cherokees seeking relief through COVID-19.
  • Jul 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Attorney General Sara Hill address agreement following the U.S. Supreme Court's McGirt decision

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Attorney General Sara Hill address the recent agreement in principle following the U.S. Supreme Court's McGirt decision.
  • Jul 17, 2020

    Inter-Tribal Council supports legislation for $300M in tribal broadband improvements

    Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes met for their quarterly meeting July 10, for the first time via videoconference as a precaution due to COVID-19.
  • Jul 16, 2020

    Tribal leaders release set of principles on jurisdiction following SCOTUS ruling

    The Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole Nations announced today an agreement-in-principle to formalize the positions they share with the State of Oklahoma regarding future legislation following the Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma.
  • Jul 16, 2020

    Chief Chat: New grants available for Cherokee students and families during pandemic

    Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has put strains on Cherokee families, the economy in northeast Oklahoma and our local public schools. 
  • Jul 14, 2020

    Cherokee Nation establishes online portal for Cherokee parents to apply for children’s technology, clothing relief

    The Cherokee Nation is rolling out a $40 million education initiative, part of which will help Cherokee students with clothing and technology needs.
  • Jul 09, 2020

    Chief Hoskin, Five Tribes issue statement on SCOTUS’ McGirt decision that recognizes Oklahoma’s Indian Reservations for purpose of federal criminal law

    I agree with Justice Gorsuch’s opinion today that the United States government should be held to its treaty obligations, and its word. 
  • Jul 08, 2020

    Chief Chat: Inter-Tribal Council utilizing technology for meeting and business

    We are committed to providing the housing, health care, education and other essential services that our people expect from a responsible, caring government. 
  • Jul 06, 2020

    Cherokee Nation joins City of Tahlequah, Cherokee County to cut ribbon on road improvement project

    Cherokee Nation officials joined leaders from the city of Tahlequah and Cherokee County to cut the ribbon on a road improvement project on Tuesday, June 30.
  • Jul 02, 2020

    Chief Chat: New grants assist Cherokee community organizations

    The global pandemic has heightened uncertainty and anxiety across the world. That is certainly the case here in northeast Oklahoma.
  • Jul 01, 2020

    Cherokee Nation invests $476,000 in northeast Oklahoma rural fire departments

     The Cherokee Nation is contributing nearly half a million dollars total to 136 rural Oklahoma fire departments. The contributions help to support volunteer fire departments, which otherwise rely on fundraisers, membership dues and the help of good Samaritans to maintain their vital operations.
  • Jun 30, 2020

    Cherokee Nation adds COVID-19 surface testing at tribal government offices for increased safety

    The Cherokee Nation is adding surface testing to its list of safety protocols across its tribal government office locations. This new testing capability can detect the presence of COVID-19 in both the air and on surfaces to better protect employees and visitors inside.
  • Jun 24, 2020

    Chief Chat: Stay safe and vote in June 30 election

    On June 30, the state will hold elections to decide many state and federal primaries, as well as voting on State Question 802 to make sure that Oklahomans are able to get health care.
  • Jun 19, 2020

    Cherokee Nation donates protective equipment including 3,000 face masks to firefighters, $12K for disinfectant unit

    The Cherokee Nation is providing firefighters throughout the tribe’s 14-county area with care packages containing face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to help keep them safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Jun 17, 2020

    Chief Chat: Why I removed Confederate monuments from the Cherokee Capitol Grounds

    Recently, I oversaw the removal of two monuments from the historic Cherokee Nation Capitol Square in Tahlequah. The monuments failed to reflect the Cherokee Nation’s values of freedom and inclusion, and they run contrary to the idea that Cherokees Nation should have control of telling its own story.
  • Jun 11, 2020

    Chief Chat: Why we must have difficult conversations about race and justice

    More than anything, the events of the last two weeks have reminded us that the United States still has much work to do on the issue of justice for minorities in this country.
  • Jun 10, 2020

    Cherokee Nation welcomes new leadership to Education Services, Sequoyah High School

    The Cherokee Nation recently welcomed new leadership to its Education Services department and Sequoyah High School. 
  • Jun 04, 2020

    Chief Chat: Working together for American Indian students

    At Cherokee Nation, we remain deeply invested in ensuring good education for Cherokees and all children living in our 14-county jurisdiction. 
  • May 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces $332M ‘COVID-19 Respond, Recover and Rebuild’ spending plan for CARES Act funds

    The Cherokee Nation announced a $332 million spending plan Thursday to use the tribe’s first portion of an $8 billion set aside in CARES Act funding from the US Treasury earmarked to help tribal governments recover from the impact of COVID-19.
  • May 28, 2020

    Chief Chat: Why I Support State Question 802 Medicaid Expansion

    On June 30, voters will make a big decision about the future of health care in Oklahoma. State Question 802 would have a $27 million economic impact on Cherokee Nation Health Services.
  • May 21, 2020

    Construction complete on Cherokee Nation’s eight new efficiency homes for elders

    Construction on the Cherokee Nation’s eight new efficiency homes in Hulbert was recently completed, and the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation continues to take applications for future tenants.
  • May 20, 2020

    Chief Chat: Wado to Cherokee Foster Parents

    May is Foster Care Awareness Month, an opportunity to thank all Cherokee foster parents for the selfless time and love they give for our Cherokee children. 
  • May 14, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation makes strategic plan to reopen government offices and businesses

    Beginning June 1, Cherokee Nation will begin a phased reopening of government offices, as well as Cherokee Nation Businesses.
  • May 08, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces phased reopening for government offices starting June 1

    The Cherokee Nation will reopen its government offices in a phased plan that incorporates social distancing and has employees returning on staggered shifts starting June 1.
  • May 08, 2020

    Chief Chat: Essential relief dollars finally come to Indian Country

    After much debate, media scrutiny and a national lawsuit, the U.S. Treasury Department is finally distributing CARES Act coronavirus relief funds to tribal governments, but it is far from payment in full, as promised.
  • May 01, 2020

    Cherokee Council approves measure to expedite Chief Hoskin’s approval of COVID-19 crisis contracts, approves more pandemic response funds

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation on Monday passed a resolution that allows Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to expedite emergency contracts that will secure more protective equipment and supplies for tribal health care workers and food security for Cherokee elders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Apr 29, 2020

    Chief Chat: By sharing, we multiply our blessings

    We are proud to be supplying personal protection equipment to emergency personnel, medical professionals and first responders across northeast Oklahoma.
  • Apr 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Foundation announces scholarship recipients for 2020-21 academic year

    The Cherokee Nation Foundation announced it is awarding nearly $245,000 to 33 high school graduates and 71 current university students.
  • Apr 27, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives additional USDA food supplies to help feed 5,000 more Cherokee elders

    The Cherokee Nation is receiving additional food supplies to help feed 5,000 more Cherokee elders thanks to a program provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • Apr 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation donates 2,500 KN95 masks to first responders

    The Cherokees Nation is providing first responders and emergency personnel in northeast Oklahoma with a supply of personal protection masks to keep them safe as they continue the fight against COVID-19 in their communities.
  • Apr 23, 2020

    Chief Chat: Even during social distancing, Cherokee culture connects us

    COVID-19 precautions have temporarily closed down our museums and postponed cultural events, but Cherokees across the world are using social media and other digital means to stay connected.
  • Apr 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives limited supply of rapid tests for COVID-19

    The Cherokee Nation received a limited supply of rapid test kits for COVID-19, which will be used to provide results in just minutes for patients who are most critical.
  • Apr 17, 2020

    Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes issues statement on CARES Act funding for ANCs

    State-chartered, for-profit Alaska Native Corporations are poised to receive billions in governmental relief funds—funds that Congress clearly intended to go to the tribal governments that are working day in and day out to care for their citizens and help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Apr 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Health Services expanding use of telemedicine, teledentistry

    Cherokee Nation Health Services is increasing its use of telemedicine and teledentistry by remotely connecting patients with medical care through videoconferencing, helping to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases.
  • Apr 16, 2020

    Chief Chat: Helping Cherokee small businesses survive

    Small businesses are the lifeblood of the local economy in many of our communities in northeast Oklahoma. But right now, many of our Cherokee-owned businesses are struggling to stay afloat amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Apr 08, 2020

    Chief Chat: Finding hope and facing hard truths about COVID-19

    The COVID-19, or coronavirus, outbreak has forced us to set aside normal life for a while. We Cherokees, Oklahomans, Americans and people all over the world are doing our part to take on this dangerous threat.
  • Apr 03, 2020

    Cherokee Nation distributes food packages to 4,000 Cherokees during COVID-19 pandemic

    The Cherokee Nation has distributed more than 1,500 food packages to help more than 4,000 elderly and disabled Cherokees have plenty of food as they stay indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Apr 01, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief reaffirms commitment to tribal citizens' safety during COVID-19 emergency

    As Cherokee Nation responds to COVID-19, our number one priority is the health and safety of our citizens and the communities in which they live.
  • Apr 01, 2020

    Chief Chat: In times of need, the Cherokee Nation does not stand down

    The COVID-19, or coronavirus, outbreak has forced us to set aside normal life for a while. We Cherokees, Oklahomans, Americans and people all over the world are doing our part to take on this dangerous threat.
  • Mar 25, 2020

    Chief Chat: How Cherokee Nation is taking on COVID-19

    The COVID-19, or coronavirus, outbreak has forced us to set aside normal life for a while. We Cherokees, Oklahomans, Americans and people all over the world are doing our part to take on this dangerous threat.
  • Mar 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Health Services reports first case of COVID-19

    Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Health Services have reported the tribe’s first positive case of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
  • Mar 18, 2020

    Chief Chat: Safety and health are priority for Cherokee Nation

    The COVID-19, or coronavirus, outbreak has forced us to set aside normal life for a while. We Cherokees, Oklahomans, Americans and people all over the world are doing our part to take on this dangerous threat.
  • Mar 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation-related events postponed

    The Cherokee Nation is taking steps to keep its community safe. The Cherokee word for respect is ᎤᏬᎯᏳᎯ, and the Cherokee Nation is upholding these values in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • Mar 12, 2020

    Chief Chat: Why Cherokee Nation invests in public schools

    At Cherokee Nation, we recently renewed a commitment to a great cause and a great tradition: public education in Oklahoma. 
  • Mar 10, 2020

    Cherokee Nation taking proactive approaches to prepare for coronavirus

    The Cherokee Nation continues efforts to help its tribal citizens, employees, health centers and schools educate and prepare for the coronavirus within the Cherokee Nation.
  • Mar 05, 2020

    Cherokee Nation contributes record $6M to 108 school districts

    The Cherokee Nation contributed more than $6 million to 108 school districts during the tribe’s annual Public School Appreciation Day Thursday. This year’s disbursement is the largest since the tribe began its annual contributions in 2002.
  • Mar 05, 2020

    Chief Chat: Calling on all Cherokees to be counted in 2020 Census

    It’s hard to believe 10 years have already passed, but this month, U.S. Census postcards will show up in mailboxes across Cherokee Nation and the United States. Once you receive one of these cards, you will be able to fill out the 2020 census. It’s important for all Cherokees to do so, and I’m asking for our citizens to participate.
  • Mar 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation breaks ground on expansion of Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center

    Cherokee Nation broke ground Tuesday at the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center for an 80,000-square-foot expansion to modernize the facility originally built in 1994.
  • Mar 02, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to award more than $6 million to northeast Oklahoma school districts

    Cherokee Nation will distribute more than $6 million to 108 northeast Oklahoma school districts Thursday during the tribe’s annual Public School Appreciation Day.
  • Mar 02, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Calendar of Events for March

    Cherokee Nation will host several events in March including the tribe’s annual Public School Appreciation Day and various other cultural activities.
  • Feb 28, 2020

    Registration now open for free ACT prep boot camp for Native American students

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is offering a free ACT Boot Camp for Native American students on Saturday, March 28. The one-day course will be held at Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Feb 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation establishes 'Rare Disease' committee

     Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and First Lady January Hoskin announced Friday the formation of a ‘rare disease’ committee in recognition of National Rare Disease Awareness Day.
  • Feb 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to host community outreach events in Dallas, Fort Worth

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other tribal leaders will visit Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, for a community gathering of enrolled Cherokee Nation citizens on March 7 and 8.
  • Feb 27, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to break ground on Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center expansion in Stilwell

    The Cherokee Nation will break ground Tuesday, March 3 on an expansion project that will add 80,000 square feet of new space to the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center in Stilwell.
  • Feb 20, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Health Services implements employee reorganization structure

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. has named Dr. R. Stephen Jones, of Tahlequah, as Executive Director of Health Services. The promotion of Dr. Jones follows changes to Cherokee Nation Health Services’ employee organization structure, implemented to better focus on customer service and patient advocacy within the tribe’s health facilities.
  • Feb 14, 2020

    Cherokee Nation honors two veterans in February

    The Cherokee Nation honored two veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the February Tribal Council meeting on Feb. 10.
  • Feb 12, 2020

    Cherokee Nation donates surplus equipment to schools, organizations

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation unanimously authorized the donation of surplus equipment to several entities during the legislative body’s February meeting.
  • Feb 12, 2020

    Cherokee Nation, Navy celebrate beginning construction of USNS Cherokee Nation

    The Cherokee Nation and U.S. Navy gathered in Louisiana Wednesday to see early construction of the USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7) and celebrate the vessel’s first milestone.
  • Feb 10, 2020

    Cherokee Nation opioid lawsuit remanded to federal court

    The Cherokee Nation’s landmark opioid lawsuit has been remanded to federal court in Oklahoma, putting the case on a path to resolution and trial.
  • Feb 07, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to deliver Valentine’s Day cards to thank veterans

    Cherokee Nation leaders will hand deliver hundreds of homemade Valentine’s Day cards to veterans at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee.
  • Feb 07, 2020

    Chief Chat: Tribal-state collaboration makes us stronger

    The Cherokee Nation’s economic impact in our state – almost $2.2 billion – is rooted in our commitment to investing in Oklahoma communities, big and small. The Cherokee Nation will never outsource jobs or threaten to pull up stakes when the going gets tough. We remain the best friend that the state of Oklahoma has ever had.
  • Feb 03, 2020

    Chief Chat: Assessing the future of hemp and cannabis

    The way that our society views hemp and cannabis is evolving, with many questions yet to be answered in the public’s mind. Some Cherokee Nation citizens have called on the Cherokee Nation to immediately hop on board, while others feel that we should steer clear of this new industry. 
  • Jan 30, 2020

    Cherokee Nation calendar of events for February

    Cherokee Nation hosts several events in the month of February, including food demonstrations, a story corner, and craft demonstrations.
  • Jan 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin, delegation defend ICWA at hearing

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., First Lady January Hoskin and a small delegation from the Cherokee Nation joined tribal leaders from the Oneida, Quinault and Morongo Band of Mission Indians in New Orleans recently to defend the Indian Child Welfare Act.
  • Jan 24, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation renews hunting and fishing compact with state

    On the last day of 2019, Cherokee Nation was able to secure an extension of our hunting and fishing compact with the state of Oklahoma. The compact reinforces the rights of Cherokee citizens to hunt and fish within our reservation boundaries and provides additional access for Cherokees to enjoy outdoor recreation across all 77 counties in Oklahoma.
  • Jan 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation launches workgroup to study hemp, cannabis growth

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. has appointed a Cherokee Nation workgroup to study issues relating to hemp and cannabis in fields such as commerce, health care and agriculture.
  • Jan 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation urging tribal citizens to be counted in 2020 Census

    The Cherokee Nation is kicking off its #CherokeeNationCounts 2020 Census campaign, urging tribal citizens to complete the Census completely and accurately to help ensure the tribe receives key funding for key programs.
  • Jan 15, 2020

    Cherokee Nation honors four veterans in January

    The Cherokee Nation honored four veterans, three of them brothers, with the Medal of Patriotism at the January Tribal Council meeting on Monday.
  • Jan 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation begins mailing Oklahoma hunting, fishing licenses

    For the fifth consecutive year, the Cherokee Nation is mailing hunting and fishing licenses to Cherokee citizens residing in Oklahoma. 
  • Jan 09, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation increases effort to save historical sites in northeast Oklahoma

    Across Cherokee Nation are places rich in Cherokee history. That is why we have launched a concerted effort to preserve these important historical sites and help Cherokees learn about their significance.
  • Jan 08, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to offer free tax preparation service beginning Feb. 3

    Beginning Feb. 3, the Cherokee Nation will offer its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help eligible families prepare and file their 2019 state and federal income tax forms for free. 
  • Jan 03, 2020

    Cherokee Nation calendar of events for January

    Cherokee Nation hosts several events in the month of January, including health classes, registration outreach and food demonstrations.
  • Jan 02, 2020

    Cherokee Nation contributes nearly $30,000 to domestic violence, child abuse programs

    Cherokee Nation recently donated nearly $30,000 to domestic violence and child abuse advocacy programs serving communities in the Rogers, Nowata, Mayes and Craig County areas of Northeast Oklahoma.
  • Dec 31, 2019

    Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations file federal lawsuit to end compact renewal dispute

    The Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations filed a Federal lawsuit today to bring an end to the uncertainty Oklahoma Governor J. Kevin Stitt has attempted to cast over Tribal gaming operations. 
  • Dec 31, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Hunting and Fishing Compact extended

    Cherokee Nation citizens residing in Oklahoma will soon be receiving their 2020 hunting and fishing licenses after the tribe’s Hunting and Fishing Compact with the state was extended.
  • Dec 20, 2019

    College Housing Assistance Program applications available January 2

    The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will be accepting College Housing Assistance Program applications for the Spring 2020 semester from January 2-17, 2020.
  • Dec 19, 2019

    Cherokee Nation honors three veterans in December

    The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the December Tribal Council meeting on Dec. 16.
  • Dec 19, 2019

    Chief Chat: The season of giving

    It’s important to give back to our people and our communities. I am proud that 100 percent of our business profits are reinvested locally, where they have the most impact on our Cherokee families. That is important year round, but it is especially tangible this time of year, during the holiday season when spending time with family is so important.
  • Dec 18, 2019

    Council of the Cherokee Nation approves Historic Registry Act

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation on Monday approved legislation proposed by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to protect and preserve historical tribal sites.
  • Dec 18, 2019

    Cherokee Nation, state, federal leaders celebrate completion of water treatment plant in Delaware County

    Cherokee Nation leaders joined local, state and federal representatives Wednesday to celebrate completion of the new Delaware County Water Treatment Plant, which will provide fresh, cleaner and safer drinking water to nearly 2,500 homes in southern Delaware County and northern Adair County. 
  • Dec 17, 2019

    Chief Chat: Partnerships with Cherokee Nation, tribes are key to Oklahoma’s bright future

    Oklahoma is arguably the most distinctive state in the Union. It is the home of 4 million people, a place of great beauty and abundant natural resources. However, what most sets Oklahoma apart are the 38 sovereign Indian nations that share this land.
  • Dec 16, 2019

    Cherokee Nation pledges $50K to United Way

    Cherokee Nation and its businesses presented a $50,000 check to the Tulsa Area United Way to help kick off the agency’s 2020 campaign. 
  • Dec 02, 2019

    Cherokee Nation EMS collecting donations for Cherokee Nation Angel Project

    Cherokee Nation EMS is collecting donations for this year’s Cherokee Nation Angel Project, which provides gifts for Cherokee children who live within the 14-county tribal area and meet income guidelines.
  • Nov 26, 2019

    Chief Hoskin proposes Cherokee Nation Historic Registry Act

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Tuesday the Cherokee Nation Historic Registry Act, proposed legislation that will provide a comprehensive framework for identifying, protecting and preserving properties of historical significance to the tribe.
  • Nov 25, 2019

    Cherokee Nation donates $47,000 to area Court Appointed Special Advocates

    The Cherokee Nation recently donated a total of $47,000 to two area Court Appointed Special Advocates organizations.
  • Nov 25, 2019

    Cherokee Nation, OSU celebrate topping out of new College of Osteopathic Medicine

    The Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma State University celebrated a construction milestone during Monday’s topping out ceremony for the new OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation on the campus of W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah.
  • Nov 22, 2019

    Cherokee Nation First Lady January Hoskin joins Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Board

    January Hoskin, First Lady of the Cherokee Nation, has assumed a leadership role on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA).
  • Nov 19, 2019

    Cherokee Nation drives more than $2 billion into Oklahoma economy

    Cherokee Nation injected nearly $2.2 billion into the Oklahoma economy last year. New research shows the tribe and its businesses continue to expand their economic footprint through employment, labor income, production of goods and services, and more. 
  • Nov 15, 2019

    New 539 area code being used by Cherokee Nation outpatient health center

    The Cherokee Nation’s new outpatient health center, located on the W.W. Hastings campus, has a new telephone area code. All departments in the new facility now have a 539 area code, while departments remaining within the Hastings Hospital campus will continue to use the 918 area code.
  • Nov 15, 2019

    Cherokee Nation honors four veterans in November

    The Cherokee Nation honored four veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the Nov. 12 meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
  • Nov 14, 2019

    Cherokee Nation celebrates grand opening of largest tribal outpatient health center in country

    Leaders from the Cherokee Nation and Indian Health Service joined hundreds of guests to celebrate the grand opening of the tribe’s new 469,000-square-foot outpatient health center on Thursday.
  • Nov 13, 2019

    Tribal Council approves more funding to teach Cherokee history, culture in area schools

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation on Tuesday approved legislation that will provide additional funding opportunities for educators in northeast Oklahoma who want to teach Cherokee history and culture in their classrooms.
  • Nov 08, 2019

    Cherokee Nation unveils preliminary renderings of Cherokee Nation Veterans Cemetery

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has cleared the first phase of a Cherokee Nation Veterans Cemetery.
  • Nov 06, 2019

    NCAI Supports a Cherokee Nation Delegate in Congress

    Tribes across the country support the U.S. Government honoring treaty obligations by sending a Cherokee Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Nov 01, 2019

    Housing Authority to take applications for Shade Addition, Sequoyah Heights Addition

    The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will soon be taking applications for rental properties located in the Shade Addition in Hulbert and the Sequoyah Heights Addition in Tahlequah.
  • Oct 31, 2019

    Cherokee Nation calendar of events for November

    Cherokee Nation hosts several events in the month of November, including a resource fair, a tribal festival, marathon walks and more! 
  • Oct 28, 2019

    Cherokee Nation cuts ribbon on road project providing access to new outpatient health center

    Cherokee Nation and Tahlequah city officials cut the ribbon for a newly improved section of East Ross Street on Oct. 16. The street provides access to the tribe’s new outpatient health center on the W.W. Hastings campus.
  • Oct 28, 2019

    Free ACT prep boot camp offered to Native American students

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is offering a free ACT Boot Camp to Native American students on Saturday, Dec. 7. The one-day course will be held in the library at Fort Gibson High School from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Oct 23, 2019

    Cherokee Heritage Center dedicates new monument honoring Cherokee veterans

    Cherokee Heritage Center and the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 recently hosted a monument dedication honoring Cherokee veterans who fought in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812.
  • Oct 17, 2019

    Cherokee Nation honors four veterans in October

    The Cherokee Nation honored four veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the October Tribal Council meeting on Tuesday.
  • Oct 16, 2019

    Chief Hoskin signs Cherokee Nation Career Readiness Act

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced and signed legislation Wednesday that will double the funding to $2 million per year to train Cherokees in the areas of construction, health, information technology and lineman trade jobs.
  • Oct 15, 2019

    Cherokee Nation accepting 2019 Angel Project applications

    The 2019 Cherokee Nation Angel Project applications are now available at sites throughout the tribe’s 14 counties. Applications can also be submitted online through Oct. 25.
  • Oct 09, 2019

    New Cherokee Nation outreach program aims to make registration easier

    The Cherokee Nation Registration department is beginning a new outreach program aimed at making tribal registration easier throughout the tribe’s 14 counties.
  • Oct 08, 2019

    Washington County Cherokee Association celebrates opening of new community center

    More than 150 Washington County Cherokees were on hand Oct. 3 to celebrate the opening of the Washington County Cherokee Association’s new community building.
  • Oct 07, 2019

    Cherokee Nation hosts free flu vaccine clinics

    Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital is offering free flu vaccinations at its Community Health Clinic.
  • Oct 07, 2019

    Cherokee Nation placing added focus on customer service, reducing patient wait times at health centers

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Monday he’s implementing patient advocacy positions to focus on customer service and reduce patient wait times at Cherokee Nation Health facilities.
  • Oct 07, 2019

    Tickets on sale for Cherokee Heritage Center’s SevenStar Gala on Nov. 2

    The Cherokee Heritage Center is hosting its annual SevenStar Gala on Nov. 2 at the Chota Conference Center inside the new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah.
  • Oct 03, 2019

    Cherokee Nation cuts ribbon on Braggs road project

    Cherokee Nation and Muskogee County officials cut the ribbon on a one-mile section of newly paved road in Braggs on Sept. 30.
  • Oct 03, 2019

    Cherokee Nation seeking volunteer greeters, way finders for new outpatient health center

    The Cherokee Nation is looking for volunteers willing to act as guides for patients and visitors at the new Cherokee Nation outpatient health center in Tahlequah.
  • Oct 02, 2019

    Cherokee Nation hosting College and Career Night in Vinita, Tahlequah

    The Cherokee Nation College Resource Center is hosting two College & Career Night events, including one in Vinita and a second in Tahlequah.
  • Oct 01, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Calendar of Events for October

    Cherokee Nation hosts several events in the month of October including College and Career Night, a 5K run, finger weaving classes and more. See all Cherokee Nation calendar items below.
  • Oct 01, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Foundation offers free ACT Prep workshop for teachers Oct. 25-26

    Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting applications for a professional development workshop for teachers interested in implementing ACT Prep in their classrooms.
  • Oct 01, 2019

    Head of Cherokee Nation Hepatitis C Elimination Program earns National Indian Health Board award

    The National Indian Health Board presented Cherokee Nation Health Services Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Jorge Mera the Outstanding Service Award at the annual Heroes in Health Awards Gala in Temecula, California on Sept. 18.
  • Sep 30, 2019

    Cherokee Nation donates $200K to help Webbers Falls recover from historic flooding

    The Cherokee Nation donated $200,000 to the town of Webbers Falls on Monday to aid in placement of a new waterline after historic flooding in June damaged much of the community’s infrastructure.
  • Sep 23, 2019

    Cherokee Nation’s new Outpatient Health Facility to open in phases this October

    The largest tribal outpatient health facility in the country is set to open in phases this October after two years of construction.
  • Sep 18, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Honors four veterans in September

    The Cherokee Nation honored four veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the September Tribal Council meeting on Monday. 
  • Sep 17, 2019

    Council of the Cherokee Nation approves $1.16B budget, employee pay increase, largest in tribal history

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation unanimously approved a $1.16 billion comprehensive tribal budget for fiscal year 2020 Monday night, the largest in tribal history. 
  • Sep 16, 2019

    Enrollment opportunities available at Talking Leaves Job Corps

    The Talking Leaves Job Corps Center has immediate openings for individuals seeking free career training in the nation’s leading industries, construction, finance and business, health care and hospitality.
  • Sep 09, 2019

    Cherokee Nation, ODOT cut ribbon on US-75 improvement project near Ochelata

    The Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma Department of Transportation cut the ribbon on a highway safety improvement project along US Highway 75 near Ochelata, officially completing the seven-month long project.
  • Sep 09, 2019

    Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation opens housing waiting list for three counties

    The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is temporarily opening Mutual Help/Rural Rental Homeownership waiting list for qualified Native American families in Nowata, Rogers and Washington counties. Families may submit applications to live in re-inventoried homes located in these three counties.
  • Sep 06, 2019

    Cherokee Nation sixth annual Cherokee Warrior Flight departs Monday

    The Cherokee Nation’s Sixth Annual Cherokee Warrior Flight departs Monday for Washington, D.C., with 10 veterans who served during the Korean War or Vietnam war.
  • Aug 31, 2019

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. proposes largest investment in language programs in Cherokee Nation history during first State of the Nation

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. proposed the largest investment in language programs in the tribe’s history and detailed even more historic initiatives during his first State of the Nation Address Saturday.
  • Aug 29, 2019

    Chief Hoskin signs executive order establishing At-Large Cherokee Advisory Committee

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order Tuesday establishing an At-Large Cherokee Advisory Committee to better engage the policy perspectives of at-large citizens in Oklahoma and across the United States. 
  • Aug 29, 2019

    Chief Hoskin’s cabinet, Congressional delegate nominations confirmed by Council

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.’s cabinet and Congressional delegate nominations were unanimously confirmed by the Council of the Cherokee Nation during a special meeting Thursday.
  • Aug 27, 2019

    Kim Teehee named Sequoyah Fellow by Northeastern State University

    Northeastern State University’s College of Liberal Arts has announced Kim Teehee as its sixth Sequoyah Fellow.
  • Aug 26, 2019

    Housing Authority accepting applications for Keener Addition in Salina

    The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will be accepting applications for rental properties located at the Keener Addition in Salina. 
  • Aug 22, 2019

    Chief Hoskin announces the appointment of a Cherokee Nation delegate to Congress

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Thursday that the tribe is taking an historic initial step to enact the Cherokee Nation’s treaty right to send a delegate to the U.S. Congress.
  • Aug 20, 2019

    US Department of Agriculture waiver expands Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program access to Bartlesville

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a waiver request by Cherokee Nation that allows the tribe to serve citizens living in Bartlesville through its food distribution program.
  • Aug 19, 2019

    Cherokee Nation honors three veterans in August

    The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism at the August Tribal Council meeting on Monday.
  • Aug 16, 2019

    Principal Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner propose creation of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cabinet-level position

     Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are proposing the establishment of a new cabinet-level Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • Aug 14, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner, Tribal Councilors sworn into office

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner and eight councilors of the Council of the Cherokee Nation pledged Wednesday to preserve, protect and defend the Cherokee Nation Constitution as part of their official oaths of office.
  • Aug 13, 2019

    Council of the Cherokee Nation recognizes Claremore student for success in national, regional Braille Challenge

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation recognized a young Cherokee from Claremore Monday night for his accomplishments at the National Braille Challenge in Los Angeles and on the regional level in Oklahoma.
  • Aug 08, 2019

    Oklahoma Hospital Association recognizes W.W. Hastings for flu vaccination rate

    The Oklahoma Hospital Association recently recognized W.W. Hastings Hospital for vaccinating more than 96 percent of their staff with flu shots and preventing the spread of the common illness.
  • Aug 08, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council applications available

    The Cherokee Nation is now accepting 2019-20 Tribal Youth Council applications. October 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the Tribal Youth Council.
  • Aug 07, 2019

    Cherokee Nation providing grants to support education tours in fall

    Cherokee Nation is now accepting grant applications for its fall education tours. The sponsored tours provide an exclusive look at Cherokee Nation’s rich history and culture. Applications are accepted through Sept. 30.
  • Aug 07, 2019

    Chief-elect Hoskin announces plan to increase tribe’s minimum wage

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief-elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Wednesday that he will sign an executive order raising Cherokee Nation’s minimum wage to $11 an hour. The tribe’s current minimum wage is $9.50 per hour, already well above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
  • Aug 05, 2019

    Principal Chief-elect Hoskin names Ketcher health senior advisor, Lynn executive director of Community Services

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief-elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. today announced the selection of Martha Ketcher as the tribe’s health senior advisor and Michael Lynn as executive director of Community Services.
  • Aug 01, 2019

    Chief-elect Hoskin announces $30M plan to repair Cherokee homes, community buildings

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Thursday a $30 million plan that will repair hundreds of Cherokee homes, remodel community buildings and create construction jobs all across northeastern Oklahoma.
  • Jul 11, 2019

    Chief-Elect Hoskin, Deputy Chief-Elect Warner name cabinet

    Cherokee Nation Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief-Elect Bryan Warner are pleased to announce their executive cabinet, six pioneering leaders who will propel the tribe forward over the next four years.
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