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New COVID program at Cherokee Nation designed to help citizens with disabilities
Monday, November 2, 2020
Cherokee Nation
Our people have endured hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many Cherokees are navigating governmental assistance programs for the first time. Throughout this crisis, we at Cherokee Nation have worked hard to deliver aid to our citizens who need the most help. We’ve provided food boxes for all who need it, direct financial support and utilities assistance for our elders and distance learning stipends for students.
Now I am proud to announce a new Cherokee Nation program for citizens with disabilities on our reservation. The Disability Assistance Program will help Cherokees with food, supplies or other expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the $9 million program, Cherokee Nation will provide a $300 stipend to tribal citizens with disabilities living on the Cherokee Nation reservation in northeast Oklahoma. This monetary aid, open to all Cherokees on the tribal reservation regardless of age or income, can help individuals and families get through this difficult health crisis.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6. We strongly encourage Cherokee families to take advantage of this opportunity by applying though the online portal. The multiplying effects of economic hardships, isolation and unexpected needs experienced during the COVID-19 crisis can be difficult and distressing.
Chuck Hoskin Jr. is the 18th elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Indian tribe in the United States. He is only the second elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from Vinita, the first being Thomas Buffington, who served from 1899-1903. Prior to being elected Principal Chief, Hoskin served as the tribe’s Secretary of State. He also formerly served as a member of the Council of the Cherokee Nation, representing District 11 for six years.
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