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 Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered his seventh State of the Nation address Saturday, Aug. 30, as part of the 73rd annual Cherokee National Holiday, calling for massive investments into health and wellness programs and other priorities.

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…