{"id":39901,"date":"2024-08-19T00:01:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T04:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=39901"},"modified":"2024-08-19T11:29:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:29:38","slug":"chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-keeps-our-people-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/19\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-keeps-our-people-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps our people connected"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/19\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-keeps-our-people-connected\/cherokeenation-68\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-39908\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"39908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/19\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-keeps-our-people-connected\/cherokeenation-68\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/19\/cherokeenation.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Cherokee Nation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo: &lt;a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/pfbid02oVb9LdwiRzBXd4fhebExoNFRaBFJVWk5XW2jmjEZ6Sx7VamJHcNv2R3VYCC45vvAl&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/19\/cherokeenation.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/19\/cherokeenation.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-39908\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> Photo: <a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/pfbid02oVb9LdwiRzBXd4fhebExoNFRaBFJVWk5XW2jmjEZ6Sx7VamJHcNv2R3VYCC45vvAl>Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Keeping Cherokees Connected: The Expanding Role of CCO<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, August 19, 2024<\/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\nThere are a lot of great things happening here on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.<P><\/P> I write each week about the historic moves we\u2019re 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\u2019s why it is vital for our tribe\u2019s 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.<P><\/P>\r\nLeading the way on these efforts is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/all-services\/community-cultural-outreach\/\">Cherokee Nation\u2019s Community and Cultural Outreach (CCO) Department<\/a>. These folks are instrumental in organizing the cultural and educational activities we bring to our <a href=\"https:\/\/cherokeesatlarge.org\/\">at-large communities across the country<\/a> 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.<P><\/P>\r\nUnder 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.<P><\/P>\r\nCherokee 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.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/pfbid02oVb9LdwiRzBXd4fhebExoNFRaBFJVWk5XW2jmjEZ6Sx7VamJHcNv2R3VYCC45vvAl\" data-width=\"500\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/900152468811022\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>What a great day with our at-large Cherokees at our first-ever New Jersey Gathering &amp; Membership Drive! \u2764\ufe0f We were&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\">Cherokee Nation<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/posts\/900152468811022\">Sunday, August 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n We also bring other departments and staff \u2014 such as experts on navigating health services, representatives from our education department, our government relations team that can help with voter registration, and our film office with schedules and information about our award-winning \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/osiyo.tv\/\">Osiyo: Voices of the Cherokee People<\/a>\u201d series \u2014 that impact the lives of our citizens. We also send Cherokee historians and culture keepers multiple times per year to each chapter, offering classes and educational opportunities that are in high demand.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nWe recently visited the Upper East Coast for a community gathering in New Jersey for Cherokees in the New York City\/New Jersey area for the first time ever. Later this year, we plan to return to Little Rock for a meeting, as well as one in Tennessee \u2014 sites where we don\u2019t currently have official groups, but where many Cherokees reside and want to organize and host activities.<P><\/P>\r\nThese gatherings serve as a lifeline back to the tribe, connecting those who live far from the reservation with fellow citizens. By bringing the Cherokee Nation directly to our people, we ensure every Cherokee has a better opportunity to remain part of our vibrant and thriving democracy.<P><\/P>\r\nWe are doing more than ever for at-large Cherokees, including expanded academic scholarships created specifically for individuals outside our 14-county jurisdiction. Through Cherokee scholarships and funding from the Cherokee Nation Foundation, more citizens than ever are pursuing their academic dreams. This dedication to education is also reflected in an increased number of online and in-person language lessons, allowing Cherokees everywhere to reconnect with their language and culture.<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=row><div class=col-7>\r\n<div class=\"fb-video\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/1170173920931902\/\" data-width=\"auto\" data-show-text=\"false\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/1170173920931902\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/1170173920931902\/\"><\/a><p>Wado to everyone who joined us at the at-large meeting in D.C. today! We hope you\u2019ll 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<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\">Cherokee Nation<\/a> on Saturday, August 10, 2024<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-5 align-self-end\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Cherokee Nation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCherokeeNation\/videos\/1170173920931902\/\">At Large Meetings on East Coast<\/a> <\/figcaption>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn addition to the language classes, we launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/visitcherokeenation.com\/classes\/history\/\">dynamic history course<\/a> that citizens can attend in person to learn about epic chapters of hardship and resilience in the Cherokee Nation story. At the end of the multi-day history course, participants can receive a certificate of completion that signifies their deep understanding of Cherokee history.<P><\/P>\r\nVolunteerism and community service are also central to the Cherokee Nation&#8217;s values, as embodied by the Gadugi philosophy. The <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/gadugi-corps-service-and-volunteerism-within-the-cherokee-nation>Gadugi Corps<\/a>, another of the CCO offerings, further solidifies this commitment, providing at-large citizens with unique opportunities to engage in meaningful volunteer work that benefits the entire Cherokee community.<P><\/P>\r\nWe are also looking to CCO organizations to help create opportunities for Cherokees and other community members to achieve wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Our new &#8220;<a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/chief-hoskin-deputy-warner-announces-2-15m-in-grants-for-health-wellness>Wellness Grants<\/a>&#8221; will assist CCO organizations in turning ideas for wellness initiatives, such as gym equipment and community gardens, into reality.<P><\/P>\r\nThrough the leadership of the CCO and the continued expansion of services and opportunities, the Cherokee Nation is ensuring that its people remain connected, supported, and empowered, no matter where they live. This approach strengthens the Cherokee Nation and sets the bar for other governments across the country.\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":"It is vital for our tribe\u2019s 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.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[9],"tags":[1171,1961,1840,77,76,346,175,138,4653,34,127,5273,2139],"class_list":["post-39901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","tag-arkansas","tag-bryan-warner","tag-canaan-duncan","tag-cherokee","tag-chuck-hoskin","tag-dc","tag-languages","tag-meetings","tag-new-jersey","tag-new-york","tag-oklahoma","tag-savannah-smith","tag-tennessee","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-anz","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/19\/cherokeenation.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39901","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=39901"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39909,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39901\/revisions\/39909"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}