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Keeping Cherokees Connected: The Expanding Role of CCO
Monday, August 19, 2024
Cherokee Nation
There are a lot of great things happening here on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. I write each week about the historic moves we’re making in housing, health and wellness, language revitalization, and more. But we know that a majority of Cherokees live beyond the boundaries of our reservation. That’s why it is vital for our tribe’s long-term success that we ensure that all Cherokee citizens, no matter where they live, remain connected to our tribe, our government and our culture.
Leading the way on these efforts is Cherokee Nation’s Community and Cultural Outreach (CCO) Department. These folks are instrumental in organizing the cultural and educational activities we bring to our at-large communities across the country and maintain a link to these communities from our home here in Northeast Oklahoma. These efforts are a powerful reaffirmation of our commitment to every Cherokee citizen, on and off the reservation.
Under the leadership of Deputy Secretary of State Canaan Duncan and CCO Executive Director Savannah Smith, CCO fosters a real sense of camaraderie among Cherokees living off the reservation. They work diligently to provide for our citizens so that, no matter the distance from the Cherokee Nation Reservation, there is always a way to remain connected.
Cherokee Nation, through our CCO team, supports our 25 organized at-large communities located in 11 states and Washington, D.C. Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and I travel throughout the year to visit these communities and bring our Tribal Registration department, providing an opportunity for at-large citizens to receive their Cherokee Nation photo ID card and family research assistance.
What a great day with our at-large Cherokees at our first-ever New Jersey Gathering & Membership Drive! ❤️ We were…
Posted by Cherokee Nation on Sunday, August 11, 2024
Wado to everyone who joined us at the at-large meeting in D.C. today! We hope you’ll join us at the East Coast Cherokees membership drive on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey! Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/5cJsNZ3RL
Posted by Cherokee Nation on Saturday, August 10, 2024
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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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