{"id":25329,"date":"2022-06-20T12:37:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T16:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=25329"},"modified":"2022-06-21T13:43:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:43:05","slug":"chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation makes history with first transportation compact in Indian Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_youtu-be\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GhQlpciqI8s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/09\/maxresdefault-154.jpg\" alt=\"US Deputy Secretary of Transportation Cherokee Nation to sign historic compact.\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GhQlpciqI8s\">\n\t\t\tUS Deputy Secretary of Transportation Cherokee Nation to sign historic compact.\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GhQlpciqI8s\">\n\t\t\t<p>The USDOT has engaged with the Cherokee Nation in the negotiation of a compact that gives the tribe the ability to plan and oversee its own road construction&#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/s\/desktop\/64df006f\/img\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"YouTube\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tYouTube\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Cherokee Nation: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/GhQlpciqI8s>US Deputy Secretary of Transportation Cherokee Nation to sign historic compact<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Historic agreement gives Cherokee Nation self-governance over transportation projects<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, June 20, 2022<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"byline\">By Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. <A href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckHoskin_Jr\"><I aria-hidden=true class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/I><\/A><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Cherokee Nation<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><A \r\nhref=\"https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/\">cherokee.org<\/A><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p> \r\nIt\u2019s a high priority for Cherokee Nation that our citizens can easily get around our 7,000-square-mile reservation. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWell-built and maintained transportation infrastructure improves lives, making it easier to commute to jobs, go to the doctor, buy groceries and other essentials, and visit friends and family. As a sovereign government, we have the power and responsibility to meet these transportation needs.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\nThat power is even stronger today, thanks to a historic self-governance compact that was recently signed with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact>agreement is the first of its kind between a tribe and the federal government<\/a>. It enables <a href=https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/>Cherokee Nation<\/a> to plan and oversee our own road construction and transit projects. With self-governance over transportation funding, we will be able to move forward on transportation projects without needing to seek permission from the federal government.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25332\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"25332\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Stephanie Remer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1654593734&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cherokee Nation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg, seated at left, signs a Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program compact and funding agreement with Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on June 7, 2022. Photo: &lt;a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact&gt;Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-25332\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg, seated at left, signs a Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program compact and funding agreement with Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on June 7, 2022. Photo: <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact>Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThis agreement speeds up funding and gives <a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/pfbid0W5PY1ebiXN9m1qge181vRPJ7FovASNktTi7sTLDhEsCXbUeRBFv3r26SZARovSe6l>Cherokee Nation more flexibility to plan further<\/a> into the future. We know better transportation means better economic opportunity, better jobs and more small-business opportunities. We know it impacts how our children get safely to and from school.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\nJust as importantly, we know that rural Cherokee communities, many established before statehood, depend on these investments. These communities are home to incredibly valuable Cherokee culture, history and treasured ways of life. But they cannot survive in isolation. Ensuring safer and more abundant channels of transportation will help these communities survive and thrive for generations to come.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\nAs we enter this new chapter of government-to-government relationships with the United States, we hope other tribal nations will follow suit. Cherokee Nation has created a blueprint for how all of Indian Country can pursue self-governance agreements. By signing this compact, we reaffirm tribes\u2019 sovereign right to self-determination.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25337\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"25337\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Stephanie Remer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1654594455&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cherokee Nation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Leaders and representatives of the Cherokee Nation pose with Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg in Oklahoma on June 7, 2022. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg (center) and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner the $11 million road improvement investment the tribe recently completed at Rocky Top Road near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Photo: &lt;a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact&gt;Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation-1024x683.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation.jpeg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-25337\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> Leaders and representatives of the Cherokee Nation pose with Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg in Oklahoma on June 7, 2022. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg (center) and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner the $11 million road improvement investment the tribe recently completed at Rocky Top Road near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Photo: <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact>Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25338\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"25338\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/06\/20\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-makes-history-with-first-transportation-compact-in-indian-country\/june-7-2022-visit-from-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/PollyTrottenbergChuckHoskinBryanWarner.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Stephanie Remer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1654597775&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;June 7, 2022 visit from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cherokee Nation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg (center) and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner the $11 million road improvement investment the tribe recently completed at Rocky Top Road near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Photo: &lt;a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact&gt;Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/PollyTrottenbergChuckHoskinBryanWarner-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/PollyTrottenbergChuckHoskinBryanWarner.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-25338\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg, center, and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner the $11 million road improvement investment the tribe recently completed at Rocky Top Road near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Photo: <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/962-us-deputy-secretary-of-transportation-polly-trottenberg-visits-cherokee-nation-to-sign-historic-compact>Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<p><\/p> \r\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_youtu-be\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gs0GMz73coM\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/09\/maxresdefault-155.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation makes history with transportation compact\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gs0GMz73coM\">\n\t\t\tCherokee Nation makes history with transportation compact\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gs0GMz73coM\">\n\t\t\t<p>In video provided by the Cherokee Nation, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg discuss the historic sign&#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/s\/desktop\/64df006f\/img\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"YouTube\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tYouTube\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Cherokee Nation Video: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/gs0GMz73coM>Cherokee Nation makes history with transportation compact<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIn the last fiscal year, Cherokee Nation invested $19.2 million and improved 88 miles of roadway across our 14-county reservation. So far this year, we have spent $10.3 million to improve 50 miles of roadway. The self-governance agreement means these investments will speed up and grow.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\nThis mission includes expanding our use of sustainable energy sources, which reduces the carbon footprint of the Cherokee Nation. We continue to increase our use of electric vehicles, both cars and buses. Today, the tribe has two electric transit buses and new charging stations to accommodate them, which were purchased through a $1.5 million federal grant in 2018. The tribe also operates an electric school bus.\r\n <p><\/p> \r\nOur success during the last three years at securing intergovernmental agreements underscores something else that is very important. As Chief, I approach my dealings with the state and federal government without regard to partisan politics. My administration has worked with both parties \u2013 including the Trump and Biden administrations \u2013 on major funding and policy wins for Cherokee Nation. That only happens when Cherokee leaders put the interests of the Cherokee Nation above party politics. Cherokee leaders who do the opposite put Cherokee Nation\u2019s interests at risk.\r\n <p><\/p> <div class=\"mt-1 mb-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8411603009680747\" data-ad-slot=\"6394965691\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div><P><\/P>\r\nOur new self-governance agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation is just the latest example of how Cherokee Nation\u2019s sovereignty brings great benefits for everyone living within our reservation, including our non-Cherokee neighbors. We are building up northeast Oklahoma and investing in rural communities that have had few other sources of support.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n Cherokee Nation\u2019s forward-thinking policies, backed by our sovereign rights and strong relationship with federal partners, ensure that the future of Cherokee Nation and northeast Oklahoma is bright.\r\n<p><\/p> \r\n <HR><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/23\/chuckhoskinavatar.jpg\" alt=\"Chuck Hoskin Jr\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" class=\"rounded-circle\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-9\"><EM><A href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckHoskin_Jr\">Chuck Hoskin Jr.<\/A> \r\nis the 18th elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Indian \r\ntribe in the United States. He is only the second elected Principal Chief of the \r\nCherokee Nation from Vinita, the first being Thomas Buffington, who served from \r\n1899-1903. Prior to being elected Principal Chief, Hoskin served as the tribe\u2019s \r\nSecretary of State. He also formerly served as a member of the Council of the \r\nCherokee Nation, representing District 11 for six years.<\/EM><\/div><\/div><HR>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Cherokee Nation has created a blueprint for how all of Indian Country can pursue self-governance agreements.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25332,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[77,76,1060,127,193,220,164],"class_list":["post-25329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","tag-cherokee","tag-chuck-hoskin","tag-dot","tag-oklahoma","tag-self-determination","tag-sovereignty","tag-transportation","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20\/CherokeeNation.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-6Ax","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}