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Cherokee News

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital ...more

Cherokee News ,Native News

June 12, 20252 min read

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital

BREAKING NEWS: Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated

Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated October 1, 2025, as Cherokee Nation Leadership Plans Shift to Tahlequah ...more

Cherokee News ,Native Health

June 10, 20255 min read

BREAKING NEWS: Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated

Bacone College: A Legacy Lost but Not Forgotten log Post

Discover the powerful legacy and painful closure of Bacone College—home to Native art, healing, and education. A story of resilience, culture, and the call to preserve what remains. ...more

Native Culture ,Cherokee News &Native News

June 01, 20255 min read

Bacone College: A Legacy Lost but Not Forgotten log Post

Whistleblower’s Verdict Nullified: The Long Fight of David Comingdeer

David Comingdeer won his whistleblower case—then lost it. A historic jury verdict overturned. What does it mean for justice in the Cherokee Nation? An exclusive from Cherokee 411. ...more

Native Culture ,Cherokee News

May 23, 20256 min read

Whistleblower’s Verdict Nullified: The Long Fight of David Comingdeer

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Cherokee Nation Picnic North Texas

Date: May 3, 2025

Time: All Day

Location: North Texas

Description: Community picnic for Cherokee Nation citizens and families.

Dallas, TX At Large Meeting

Date: May 3, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Byron Nelson High School, Trophy Club, TX

Description: Cultural outreach, registration services, and community fellowship.

Fort Worth, TX At Large Meeting

Date: May 4, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Description: Cherokee Nation cultural and community event.

Cherokee Nation Election Commission Meeting

Date: May 1, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Cherokee Nation Election Commission, Tahlequah, OK

Federal Bar Association 50th Annual Indian Law Conference

Date: April 28–29, 2025

Time: See conference site

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Description: Celebrating 50 years of joint advocacy in Indian Law.

Upcoming NNABA Meeting

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Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Description: NNABA Board elections, voting rights summit, and Justice is Medicine Dinner.

The Sovereignty Symposium 2025

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Location: OKANA Resort, Oklahoma City, OK

Description: Annual Indian Law symposium hosted by OCU Law.

Atlanta, GA At Large Meeting

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Cherokee Law & Order

Stitt Vetoes MMIW Bill

Gov. Stitt vetoes MMIP bill, calling it race-based. Advocates argue Native victims face unique legal gaps that make targeted funding critical. Tribes push for veto override to protect lives. ...more

Cherokee News ,Native News

May 09, 20252 min read

Stitt Vetoes MMIW Bill

NOISE Urges Renewed Search for Missing Cherokee Veteran Justin Baker Amid Ongoing MMIWP Crisis

Justin Dewayne Baker, a Cherokee Nation citizen and Army veteran, remains missing. NOISE urges action amid the #MMIWP crisis. #CherokeeNation #FindJustinBaker #IndigenousJustice #MMIWP ...more

Cherokee News ,Native News

May 06, 20253 min read

NOISE Urges Renewed Search for Missing Cherokee Veteran Justin Baker Amid Ongoing MMIWP Crisis

News from Indian Country

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital ...more

Cherokee News ,Native News

June 12, 20252 min read

Statement by Cara Cowan Watts: Claremore Indian Hospital Should Remain a Hospital

Bacone College: A Legacy Lost but Not Forgotten log Post

Discover the powerful legacy and painful closure of Bacone College—home to Native art, healing, and education. A story of resilience, culture, and the call to preserve what remains. ...more

Native Culture ,Cherokee News &Native News

June 01, 20255 min read

Bacone College: A Legacy Lost but Not Forgotten log Post

Whistleblower’s Verdict Nullified: The Long Fight of David Comingdeer

David Comingdeer won his whistleblower case—then lost it. A historic jury verdict overturned. What does it mean for justice in the Cherokee Nation? An exclusive from Cherokee 411. ...more

Native Culture ,Cherokee News

May 23, 20256 min read

Whistleblower’s Verdict Nullified: The Long Fight of David Comingdeer

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BREAKING NEWS: Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated

Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated October 1, 2025, as Cherokee Nation Leadership Plans Shift to Tahlequah ...more

Cherokee News ,Native Health

June 10, 20255 min read

BREAKING NEWS: Claremore Indian Hospital Staff to Be Terminated

Tribal Leaders Urge Increased Funding for Health Care as Oklahoma City Area Ranks Lowest in IHS

Tribal leaders call for urgent funding increases as the Oklahoma City IHS region ranks lowest nationwide in per capita support, threatening access to care for nearly 500,000 Native Americans. ...more

Native Health

May 16, 20251 min read

Tribal Leaders Urge Increased Funding for Health Care as Oklahoma City Area Ranks Lowest in IHS

Federal DOGE Upheaval Sparks Concern in Cities Nationwide

Federal changes to DOGE are causing funding delays and uncertainty for tribal nations and cities nationwide. Cherokee Nation leaders warn the upheaval could threaten healthcare and self-governance. ...more

Native News ,Native Health

March 30, 20252 min read

Federal DOGE Upheaval Sparks Concern in Cities Nationwide

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