Jan 24, 2025 · Even before joining a pilot program that supports volunteerism throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation and beyond, Codey Petree says he was driven to help others.

Nov 4, 2024 · This year, the Martha (Marti) Aleshire Farrington Scholarship was added to CNF’s offerings. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year post-secondary institution with a 3.0 GPA.

Jun 3, 2024 · In creating the map, one goal was to ensure that no current councilors were squeezed out of office, Harsha said. “The way this map has been drawn, we’ve been mindful to make sure that every council member who is in office that does not run for re-election – say has more years on their term – would not be removed from office by virtue of remaining in their district that they were ...

Sep 17, 2024 · New maps include the Top 12 most populous states, as well as maps depicting Cherokee Nation Reservation and contiguous county population, and a map depicting citizenship population density by county among the 12 largest states for citizenship.

Nov 27, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – With the Cherokee Nation’s 2025 election season officially kicking off Dec. 6 when candidate filing packets become available, the Election Commission is sharing updated district maps with the community.

Dec 30, 2024 · New tools and resources could be on the way for tribes and Native organizations to address child abuse and child neglect involving Indigenous children after Congress this week passed the Native American Child Protection Act. The bipartisan bill, which cleared the House last year, passed the Senate ...

Oct 9, 2024 · Proof of income; Proof of residency; A photo identification; Tribal citizenship cards for all children; For assistance or questions about the application, call 918-453-5058 during normal business hours.

Oct 10, 2024 · The new W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, still under construction, is expected to be completed in 2026. The hospital will have expanded services, including a neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac catheterization lab and inpatient hospice care.

Nov 22, 2024 · The court refused in a ruling by Judge D. Price Marshall Jr., who allowed Issue 2 to become effective. Before Judge Marshall’s hearing, the committee Local Voters in Charge – funded by the Choctaw Nation – sought position as intervenors in the lawsuit.

Dec 17, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation announced Dec. 16 that, as a result of their agreement with Indian Health Service, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) will assume responsibility for their exclusive UKB members’ purchase and referred care (PRC) program – a federally funded, independent health care program for tribes – effective Jan. 1.