Preserving Cherokee History
For the Cherokee people, history is not something confined to bookshelves or archives. It shapes who we are and guides where we are going. Our history is the living foundation for our modern Cherokee identity.
Cherokee Casinos hosts 1990s hitmaker Neal McCoy May 28 & 29
Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs and Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome 1990s country icon and music hitmaker Neal McCoy for two consecutive nights in May.
Cherokee Nation Foundation awards scholarships for 2026-2027 academic year
Cherokee Nation Foundation announced $540,300 in scholarships awarded to students for the upcoming academic year Thursday, increasing access to higher education for Cherokee families.
Critically acclaimed country band LANCO takes on Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland June 12
Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome the critically acclaimed country music band LANCO at 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.
Sequoyah High School Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sequoyah High School has named Layla Harrington as its class of 2026 valedictorian and Emma Culie as its salutatorian. Sequoyah’s commencement ceremony for the class of 2026 will take place on the school’s campus at the Place Where They Play at 6:30 p.m. on May 12.
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Language
Cherokee Nation graduates seven speakers from Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice program
The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated seven students Friday, March 20, during a special commencement ceremony at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah.
Wellness
Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion
The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.
Arts
Cherokee Nation to announce winners of 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show
Cherokee Nation will announce top honors of the longest-running Native American juried art show in a special reception at 6 p.m. on April 10 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.
Education
Sequoyah High School Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sequoyah High School has named Layla Harrington as its class of 2026 valedictorian and Emma Culie as its salutatorian. Sequoyah’s commencement ceremony for the class of 2026 will take place on the school’s campus at the Place Where They Play at 6:30 p.m. on May 12.
Wellness
Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion
The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.
Education
Sequoyah High School Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sequoyah High School has named Layla Harrington as its class of 2026 valedictorian and Emma Culie as its salutatorian. Sequoyah’s commencement ceremony for the class of 2026 will take place on the school’s campus at the Place Where They Play at 6:30 p.m. on May 12.
Arts
Cherokee Nation to announce winners of 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show
Cherokee Nation will announce top honors of the longest-running Native American juried art show in a special reception at 6 p.m. on April 10 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.
Language
Cherokee Nation graduates seven speakers from Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice program
The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated seven students Friday, March 20, during a special commencement ceremony at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah.