Across the Cherokee Nation Reservation, students and their families are gearing up for a new school year. This time of the year always ushers in a new promise of possibilities and opportunities for the next generation. And here at the Cherokee Nation, we remain proud of our Cherokee students and grateful for the support they receive from their families, public school districts and communities. 

Cherokee Nation and YWCA Tulsa recently signed an agreement to launch the Public Health and Wellness Fitness Partners Program which pays up to $25,000 covering 50% of gym membership fees for Cherokee Nation citizens to join their gyms. 

For generations, the Cherokee Nation has prioritized education and worked to build partnerships that uplift our people and create a better future for Cherokee families and the communities we call home. One of the most enduring and important of those partnerships is with Northeastern State University. 

Cherokee Film just announced a new initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of filmmakers. The Directors Elevation Program will provide emerging directors with practical, on-set experience while helping foster the industry connections needed to build a career in…