{"id":30548,"date":"2023-01-23T10:52:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=30548"},"modified":"2023-01-23T10:57:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:57:01","slug":"chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-infrastructure-reservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/23\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-infrastructure-reservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation addresses needs on reservation"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/23\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation\/cherokeenation-48\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-30551\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"914\" data-attachment-id=\"30551\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/23\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-infrastructure-reservation\/cherokeenation-48\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23\/CherokeeNation.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1250,914\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&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;Chuck Hoskin Jr., center, serves as Principal Chief  of the Cherokee Nation.&lt;br \/&gt;\nPhoto: &lt;a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/870-chief-hoskin-signs-landmark-120m-legislation-to-assist-hundreds-of-cherokee-families-with-affordable-housing-home-repairs&gt;Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23\/CherokeeNation-1024x749.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23\/CherokeeNation.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-30551\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Chuck Hoskin Jr., center, serves as Principal Chief  of the Cherokee Nation.<br \/>Photo: <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/870-chief-hoskin-signs-landmark-120m-legislation-to-assist-hundreds-of-cherokee-families-with-affordable-housing-home-repairs>Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Building needed infrastructure and housing across the Cherokee Nation Reservation<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, January 23, 2023<\/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\nMany decades before Oklahoma became a state, the Cherokee Nation was building public infrastructure on this land, ranging from roads and schools to the oldest public building in the state, the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Building, which is now serving as a historical museum. But Cherokee Nation\u2019s role in building essential infrastructure is not only our history. Across our 14-county reservation in northeast Oklahoma, we continue to build the infrastructure to serve Cherokees present and future.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nAs a sovereign government, the Cherokee Nation is aggressively building new homes, constructing new community centers, making broadband more accessible, and creating safer roads, bridges and water systems. We try to prioritize projects that will improve living standards and pay off with long-term economic growth, as well as create high-quality construction jobs.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nThat is the focus of the recently reauthorized H<a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/870-chief-hoskin-signs-landmark-120m-legislation-to-assist-hundreds-of-cherokee-families-with-affordable-housing-home-repairs\">ousing, Jobs and Sustainable Communities Act<\/a>. With this act, the Council of the Cherokee Nation, Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and I developed a plan for investing $120 million to build homes and increase homeownership among Cherokees, as well as modernizing and expanding community centers across the reservation. We also worked with the Council of the Cherokee Nation to add over $20 million for local infrastructure projects such as roads and water system improvements over the next few years.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nOur plans are grounded in what the people want at the community level. Deputy Chief Warner and I know that often the best we can do for Cherokees is to ensure our citizens have the resources to do what they do best, which is to take care of each other. Community is what inspires us during good times and supports us when we need it most. A strong community improves both our physical and mental health.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"fb-video\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/707062844413458\/\" data-width=\"auto\" data-show-text=\"false\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/707062844413458\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/707062844413458\/\">Chief Hoskin announces new Marble City community center<\/a><p>#ICYMI: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. gathered on January 6 with the Marble City community and leaders from the Cherokee Nation to talk about investing $10 million to build a new community center and the importance of lifting up our Cherokee communities. #BuildingCommunity #together\r\n\r\nOnce complete, the new community center in Marble City will be 22,800 square feet with space for a clothing resource center, food pantry, wellness space, meeting and classrooms, and a teaching kitchen. The site will also include new playground equipment, a basketball court, covered outdoor gathering space, cultural activities and more.<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\">Cherokee Nation<\/a> on Wednesday, January 11, 2023<\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Cherokee Nation: <a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/707062844413458>Chief Hoskin announces new Marble City community center<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIn Marble City, located in Sequoyah County, we recently started our efforts on a new community center that will be located where the school\u2019s gym used to be. The 22,800-square-foot space will house a clothing resource center, a food pantry, wellness space, meeting areas and classrooms, and a teaching kitchen. It also will include new playground equipment, a basketball court and a covered outdoor gathering space, as well as needed improvements to local water infrastructure.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nIn Tahlequah, we are assisting the <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1238-cherokee-nation-leaders-visit-construction-site-of-future-illinois-river-area-community-organization-community-building\">Illinois River Area Community Organization<\/a> with a building. The future site will be used for community gatherings, cultural activities, entertainment and shelter. We are also building 16 new rental units called the <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1208-cherokee-nation-starts-construction-on-4m-housing-project-in-tahlequah\">Birdtail Addition<\/a>, located across from the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center. The $4 million development will replace duplexes built in 1969. The project kicks off over $60 million in new affordable housing across the reservation over the next few years.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nIn Kenwood, located in Delaware County, a pilot project by our Cherokee Speaker Services Program is helping reduce housing insecurity for first-language Cherokee speaking elders. We have already moved <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1195-cherokee-nation-elder-summit-returns-with-emphasis-on-protecting-cherokee-elders\">Cherokee speakers into safe homes<\/a> and are working to expand the program and identify others who may need assistance. Even better, these homes are located a short distance from our $10 million community center, Head Start and a park facility, currently under construction.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nWe broke ground on much-needed <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1219-cherokee-nation-contributes-500k-to-gans-to-bolster-community-s-water-infrastructure\">water infrastructure upgrades<\/a> in the communities of Roland and Gans. These will significantly improve water sanitation and storage capacity for the local communities. Modernizing water systems means healthier communities that are better prepared to grow.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nOther infrastructure endeavors include a new <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1218-cherokee-nation-breaks-ground-on-new-walking-trail-at-three-rivers-health-center-in-muskogee\">walking trail<\/a> in Muskogee for physical and mental wellness and a new <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/1207-cherokee-nation-opens-eighth-food-distribution-center-in-vinita\">food distribution center<\/a> in Vinita, which represents the eighth center the tribe operates. We also recently dedicated a bridge replacement in Collinsville that will make travel safer for all people in Rogers and Tulsa counties.\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\nWe have so many community-impacting infrastructure projects underway that there is not enough space here to name them all. From remodeled community buildings in Greasy, Dewey and Bell, to a new community building in Bowlin Springs, to an upgraded water system in Cherry Tree, to public restroom facilities in a half-dozen public parks, the list of wonderful projects goes on and on.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nOur commitment is this: We won\u2019t leave any community behind. Look across the 7,000-square-mile Cherokee Nation Reservation and you will see many tribal projects. Whether it\u2019s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for. It has been important to Deputy Chief Warner and me to deliver on those requests.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nOne of our Cherokee values is that we\u2019re supposed to check in on one another. We do that as Cherokee Nation, and we do that as individuals. No matter who we are or what resources we have, we can always check in on our neighbors so that no one is left isolated and unsafe. This has been a rewarding part of my role as Chief, and it\u2019s something all of us can do.\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":"Whether it\u2019s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30551,"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":[11,19,9],"tags":[77,76,128,696,1319,127,164,153,102],"class_list":["post-30548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","category-health","category-opinion","tag-cherokee","tag-chuck-hoskin","tag-elders","tag-housing","tag-infrastructure","tag-oklahoma","tag-transportation","tag-water","tag-youth","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23\/CherokeeNation.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-7WI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30548","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=30548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30548\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}