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Cherokee Nation, Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner Fulfills $15 Minimum Wage Commitment, Leads in Pay Equity

The Cherokee Nation announced today the release of its 2025 Annual Compensation Report, confirming the successful completion of its multi-year initiative to raise the minimum wage for all hourly tribal government employees to $15 per hour.

Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation successfully hosts first three controlled deer hunts of the season

Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation has successfully completed its first three controlled deer hunts of the 2025 season on preserve land in Sequoyah County, marking continued milestones in the tribe’s commitment to wildlife management, cultural preservation and food…

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.

Honoring Our Cherokee Veterans Through Service and Connection

Our duty to care for those who have served our tribal Nation and our country is among our greatest honors in Cherokee Nation.

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.

Language

New Cherokee Language Efforts Aimed for All Generations

The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. It carries our history, our way of life, and the values that connect us across generations. When we speak our language, we honor our ancestors and ensure that future generations can know themselves as Cherokee.

Cherokee Nation hosts Seventh Annual First-Language Cherokee Speakers Gathering

Cherokee Nation Partners with DreamWorks and NBCUniversal to Dub "How to Train Your Dragon" in Cherokee Language

Cherokee Nation celebrates grand opening of Marshal Service, Language Department satellite offices in Kenwood

Cherokee Nation to host annual Cherokee Speakers Gathering

Education

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.

Cherokee Nation’s Talking Leaves Job Corps graduates 73, celebrates decades of successfully supporting students

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner announce former District 5 Councilor E.O. Smith as Special Ambassador for Youth Athletics

Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program graduates new class of medical professionals

New School Year Brings New Opportunity

Sovereignty

Cherokee Nation Establishes Cherokee Nation Flag Day to Honor Sovereignty and Cultural Heritage

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed an executive order Wednesday, officially establishing Cherokee Nation Flag Day to be celebrated annually on October 8.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Why we are pursuing legislation to protect treaty rights and the Cherokee Nation Reservation from attacks by the UKB

Cherokee Nation hosts annual CCO Conference, announces $1.27M generator grant

Cherokee Nation Sets a Model of Sovereignty and Justice

Wellness

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner sign legislation to expand Public Health and Wellness Fund Act

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Public Health leaders and staff gathered to sign an amended Public Health and Wellness Fund Act legislation Monday, Sept. 29.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Building a World-Class Health System Through Data-Driven Strategy

Cherokee Nation Council approves $3.65B budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Delivering a Wellness Dividend

Education

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.

Cherokee Nation’s Talking Leaves Job Corps graduates 73, celebrates decades of successfully supporting students

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner announce former District 5 Councilor E.O. Smith as Special Ambassador for Youth Athletics

Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program graduates new class of medical professionals

New School Year Brings New Opportunity

Wellness

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner sign legislation to expand Public Health and Wellness Fund Act

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Public Health leaders and staff gathered to sign an amended Public Health and Wellness Fund Act legislation Monday, Sept. 29.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Building a World-Class Health System Through Data-Driven Strategy

Cherokee Nation Council approves $3.65B budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Delivering a Wellness Dividend

Sovereignty

Cherokee Nation Establishes Cherokee Nation Flag Day to Honor Sovereignty and Cultural Heritage

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed an executive order Wednesday, officially establishing Cherokee Nation Flag Day to be celebrated annually on October 8.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Why we are pursuing legislation to protect treaty rights and the Cherokee Nation Reservation from attacks by the UKB

Cherokee Nation hosts annual CCO Conference, announces $1.27M generator grant

Cherokee Nation Sets a Model of Sovereignty and Justice

Language

New Cherokee Language Efforts Aimed for All Generations

The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. It carries our history, our way of life, and the values that connect us across generations. When we speak our language, we honor our ancestors and ensure that future generations can know themselves as Cherokee.