{"id":1568,"date":"2024-10-16T10:14:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/NativeVote\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2024-11-05T10:38:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T16:38:11","slug":"cherokee-nation-joins-tribes-in-supporting-retention-of-state-court-justices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/NativeVote\/2024\/10\/16\/cherokee-nation-joins-tribes-in-supporting-retention-of-state-court-justices\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherokee Nation joins tribes in supporting retention of state court justices"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From left, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Muscogee Nation Chief David Hill and Seminole Nation Assistant Chief Brian Palmer pose at a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council in Durant, Oklahoma, in October 2024. Photo: Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>
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Five<\/span> Tribes<\/span> support retention<\/span> of three Oklahoma Supreme Court Justices<\/b>\u00a0<\/h2>

DURANT, Oklahoma <\/strong>\u2013 The Inter-Tribal Council voted unanimously to support the retention of Oklahoma Supreme Court Justices Noma D. Gurich, Yvonne Kauger and James E. Edmondson.<\/p>

A resolution approved by the Tribal leaders noted the three justices \u2013 who are the only three up for retention on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot \u2013 have demonstrated a commitment and diligence in following Oklahoma law, as well as their understanding of tribal sovereignty.<\/p>

\u201cThe State Supreme Court justices on the ballot this year have served honorably and fairly to uphold Oklahoma\u2019s constitution and laws. Like a majority of Oklahomans, the justices recognize that our state does best when it respects the sovereign rights of tribal governments and works collaboratively with tribes for our shared prosperity,\u201d said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. \u201cCherokee Nation is proud to join with the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee, and Seminole Nations in supporting the justices to continue their service to Oklahoma.\u201d<\/p>

The resolution states: \u201cWe are proud to be Oklahomans and citizens of our nations and strive to partner effectively and collaboratively between our nations and the State of Oklahoma\u2019s leadership; we also believe in electing and appointing leaders in Oklahoma\u2019s state government who are also good partners to work collaboratively with our sovereign tribal governments.\u201d<\/p>

In a separate resolution, the ITC voted to support the nomination of Patrice Kunesh (Standing Rock Lakota) as chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Kunesh\u2019s nomination has been subject to a hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and she awaits confirmation by the full Senate.<\/p>

Additionally, the ITC voted to support changes to the Indian Health Service\u2019s contract support cost policy to expand reimbursements and further statutory commands and the IHS Guiding Policies, while not placing tribes that have opted for self-determination at a disadvantage.<\/p>

Other resolutions:<\/p>