Cherokee Nation has a sovereign right to issue tags on our reservation, and the state has no authority to interfere with that.
If we stand still on housing, we will fall behind.
We, the faculty of Haskell Indian Nations University, wish to address recent reports concerning our university following the congressional hearing held in July 2024.
Thank you to the amazing people who worked at the National Indian Health Board: You save lives.
Opioids and other addictive substances have taken a heavy toll on Cherokee families and communities.
Every Labor Day weekend marks a special time for reflection and celebration by the Cherokee people.
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.
The Paris 2024 Olympics has come to an end, leaving in its wake the glory of competition, the pride of champions and the sting of defeat.
The Cherokee Nation’s story contains more than our fair share of chapters where we struggled for survival.
It is time to admit that our efforts have not been enough. Cherokee Nation is in a housing crisis, and we need to face it together.
Over the past century, Native people have come to terms with being dual citizens of the same country.
For centuries, Cherokee Nation and neighboring tribes have maintained a profound connection to the land and its resources.
“If the government can’t get the Indian they want, then they get the Indian they can.”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has added a business meeting to its schedule in what’s turning out to be a busy week for tribes in the nation’s capital.
Cherokee culture is best protected when it’s celebrated and shared.
The fact that Native people in Oklahoma have a 17-year shorter life expectancy than our non-Indigenous neighbors is more than a statistic — it represents countless lives cut short.
From the mid-seventeenth century till the early twentieth century, Indian boarding schools were used as a tool to assimilate Native children away from their rich culture.
The Cherokee Nation strives to be a great place to work, because we want the best and brightest to serve our community.
Juneteenth marks a joyous moment in American history — the final emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Cherokees are stewards of many proud traditions, from our art, music and festivities to our language, patriotism and spirit of Gadugi.
The beating heart of Cherokee culture is when we can interact face to face with other Cherokees, appreciating and learning from each other across generations.
Together, we are improving the spiritual, mental and physical health of Cherokee Nation citizens of all ages.
The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is one of the most valuable cultural activities Cherokee Nation supports, deeply connecting youthful Cherokees to our history.
Cherokee Nation is a leader for Indian Country and the best in model in Oklahoma for how a government can uplift its citizens.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Examining the President’s FY 2025 Budget Request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and Office of Insular Affairs.”
Cherokee Nation leads in growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving the well-being not just for our citizens — but for all of northeast Oklahoma.
We are committed to building an inclusive government where individuals with autism are supported and embraced
Oklahoma’s creation must be taught alongside all the grim and dark history of U.S. tribal relations.
Cherokee Nation is leading by example to foster a sustainable future, both locally and globally, for generations to come.
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people nationwide, and unfortunately American Indians have among the highest prevalence in the country.
For Native peoples, maintaining our language is synonymous with sustaining our identity and our very way of life.
According to the most recent data, 1 in 5 children in Oklahoma is living in poverty, and more than 180,000 kids in this state can’t always get enough nutritious food.
In our collective efforts, we will continue to advocate for the safety and well-being of all Native children.
We will not only nurture talent but also secure a brighter future for the Cherokee Nation.
Every part of the Cherokee Nation should be a place where Cherokees can thrive.
As we empower our rural and underserved communities, Cherokee Nation is building a brighter, more connected future for our citizens in northeast Oklahoma.
For the good of all Oklahoma, it’s time to leave behind a 19th century mindset and recognize that Cherokee Nation and other tribes bring huge benefits for the state.
The Kansas City football team must change its name and imagery.
To survive and thrive, Cherokee must grow beyond the classroom, into our daily interactions and the fabric of our lives.
Cherokee minds can change the world. That’s been true throughout our history, and it’s just as true today.
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