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MMCP | Erik Lane’s Story
Erik Lane, a Cherokee father, brother, and grandfather, went missing in Tahlequah in July 2025 and was later found dead near the Cherokee Nation Hastings Clinic. This first episode of MMCP shares his story and the unanswered questions his family still faces.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation postpones resolution opposing Cherokee sovereignty measure
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation postponed a resolution opposing Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s proposal limiting UKB rights, after debate between Cherokee and Keetoowah leaders in Okmulgee. ...more
Cherokee News ,Native News
September 08, 2025•2 min read
Five newcomers elected to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council
Four women and one new man were elected to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council, breaking an all-male body in a historic election with close races and low turnout. ...more
Cherokee News
September 08, 2025•2 min read
UKB launches campaign against Cherokee Nation, Sen. Mullin over land rights
The United Keetoowah Band accuses Sen. Markwayne Mullin and the Cherokee Nation of a secret plan to strip UKB trust land rights. Tribe calls on citizens to defend sovereignty and treaty rights. ...more
Cherokee News
August 30, 2025•1 min read
News from Indian Country
Muscogee (Creek) Nation postpones resolution opposing Cherokee sovereignty measure
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation postponed a resolution opposing Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s proposal limiting UKB rights, after debate between Cherokee and Keetoowah leaders in Okmulgee. ...more
Cherokee News ,Native News
September 08, 2025•2 min read
After 43 Years, Gathering of Nations Powwow Announces Final Event in 2026
The Gathering of Nations Powwow, North America’s largest, will host its 43rd and final event April 24–25, 2026 in Albuquerque, marking the end of a cultural tradition after 43 years. ...more
Native Culture ,Native News
August 29, 2025•2 min read
Hero for Native Women: Bonnie Clairmont’s Lifelong Stand Against Violence
Bonnie Clairmont, Ho-Chunk advocate and grassroots hero, receives the Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Award for her lifelong fight against domestic violence and support of Native women. ...more
Native News
August 28, 2025•4 min read
Upcoming Events in September 2025
EBCI General Election
Date: September 4, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: EBCI Voting Precincts
Description: General election day for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians citizens.
Cherokee Nation Election Commission Meeting
Date: September 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: 17763 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK
Description: Monthly Election Commission session.
CCNT Meet & Greet — Einstein Bros Bagels
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 6333 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX
Description: Casual gathering for Cherokee citizens in North Texas. Coffee and bagels provided.
Intertribal Visions — Native Fashion Showcase
Date: September 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Greenwood Cultural Center, Tulsa, OK
Description: Native fashion designers from across Indian Country share their work on the runway.
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Cherokee Dispatch
Flossie: A Cherokee 411 Hero & Ribbon Skirt Giveaway Winner
Breaking Down Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country | Interview with Tori Holland
Losing our Midwives-the changes at Claremore Indian Hospital
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August 11, 2025
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Tribal Council Meeting August 14, 2025
Cherokee Law & Order
Robert Don Gifford Receives Clarence Darrow Award for Criminal Defense Excellence
Robert Don Gifford of GIFFORD LAW, PLLC wins the 2025 Clarence Darrow Award for his work on Leonard Peltier’s commutation, federal acquittals, and pro bono advocacy. ...more
Cherokee News
July 02, 2025•1 min read
The Cherokee Reservation Is Not Yellowstone’: Family Seeks Justice After Deadly Adair County Shooting
The Cherokee Reservation is not Yellowstone. Family seeks justice after Carl Hutchinson’s killing in Adair County as DA declines murder charges, citing rural jury concerns. ...more
Cherokee News ,Native News
July 02, 2025•2 min read
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NATIVE HEALTH
Renowned Cherokee-Lenape researcher John Lowe to present at CU Anschutz on Sept. 30
On Sept. 30, Cherokee-Lenape researcher Dr. John Lowe will present at CU Anschutz, sharing groundbreaking Native youth mental health work and inspiring future nurses in Colorado and beyond. ...more
Native Health
August 28, 2025•2 min read
EBCI Sees 25 Percent Enrollment Surge in Tribal Medicaid Program
EBCI expands healthcare access with a 25% Medicaid enrollment increase, while Cherokee Nation plans to end inpatient and maternity services at Claremore Indian Hospital in a major restructuring. ...more
Cherokee News ,Native Health
June 20, 2025•1 min read
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, 2025•5 min read
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Cherokee Boogie: From Stomp Dance Grounds to Rockabilly Stages
Cherokee Boogie blended stomp dance rhythms with rockabilly in 1950. Explore Chief Redbird’s journey from Indian Territory to Detroit and how Indigenous music shaped American popular culture. ...more
Native Culture ,Cherokee Culture News
September 12, 2025•2 min read
Cherokee author Eliana Ramage releases debut novel To the Moon and Back
Cherokee author Eliana Ramage debuts To the Moon and Back, a novel about a young Cherokee woman’s quest to be the first Native astronaut, blending science, history, and belonging. ...more
Native Culture
September 08, 2025•2 min read
New Art Installation ‘Blue Clan Woman’ statue in Tahlequah
Cherokee Nation unveiled “Blue Clan Woman,” a 6-foot bronze statue by artist Daniel Horsechief, at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in Tahlequah, honoring heritage and unity. ...more
Cherokee Culture News
September 08, 2025•1 min read
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