The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is waiting federal approval of changes to the tribal constitution that were adopted in 2003.

The tribe voted to remove a provision that requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to approve every changes to the constitution. Many tribal constitutions have a similar provision.

The tribe also voted to create a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Treaties with the U.S. allow a Cherokee delegate, according to the new constitution.

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Cherokees building a better tomorrow (The Daily Oklahoman 7/18)
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Relevant Links:
Cherokee Nation - http://www.cherokee.org