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The Cherokee Reservation Is Not Yellowstone’: Family Seeks Justice After Deadly Adair County Shooting
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Gaming compact dispute deepens tensions between Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band
A proposed gaming compact between the UKB and Oklahoma is halted, deepening tensions with the Cherokee Nation as legal questions over tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction remain unresolved. ...more
Cherokee News
July 04, 2025•2 min read
EBCI delegation meets with Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band in Oklahoma
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians met with Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band in June to strengthen partnerships and address sovereignty challenges from false identity claims. ...more
Cherokee News
July 04, 2025•1 min read
Cherokee Nation launches employee incentive program for college degrees
Cherokee Nation launches incentives for employees earning degrees, offering $2,000–$5,000 per degree to promote education, retention, and community growth under its Workforce Development Program. ...more
Cherokee News
July 04, 2025•1 min read
Upcoming Events in July 2025
Cherokee Community North Texas (CCNT) Meet and Greet
Date: July 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Einstein Bros Bagels, 6333 E Mockingbird Ln Suite 153, Dallas, TX 75214
Description: Coffee & Bagels gathering for CCNT members and friends. Casual, informal, fun, come-and-go event. Coffee/juice and bagels provided.
Albuquerque, NM At Large Meeting
Date: July 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: TBA, Albuquerque, NM
Description: Visit with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and at-large councilors. Cultural presentations, lunch provided, Cherokee Nation Registration on-site for photo IDs and applications.
Denver, CO At Large Meeting
Date: July 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: TBA, Denver, CO
Description: Community event with Cherokee Nation leaders, cultural demos, lunch provided, Cherokee Nation Registration on-site for photo IDs and applications.
Cherokee Nation Election Commission Meeting
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Cherokee Nation Election Commission, 17763 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Description: Monthly meeting of the Cherokee Nation Election Commission.
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June 16, 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
News from Indian Country
Let’s Start Treating Tribal Governments as Allies — Not Adversaries
Oklahoma must treat tribal governments as allies, not adversaries. Courtney Jordan calls for conservative leadership that honors sovereignty through respect, consultation, and local control. ...more
Native News
June 25, 2025•3 min read
Internal Email Reveals Cost Dispute Behind Cherokee Nation’s Decision to Drop IPAs
Cherokee 411 reveals internal emails confirming no IPA agreements for Claremore staff—putting 400+ jobs at risk. Cara breaks down the cost dispute and what it means for the community. ...more
Cherokee News ,Native News
June 13, 2025•2 min read
Cherokee Nation Rejects IPA Agreements — What That Means for Claremore Indian Hospital Employees
CLAREMORE, Okla. — More than 400 employees at Claremore Indian Hospital have been told their jobs will end on Oct. 1, 2025, after the Cherokee Nation declined to offer Intergovernmental Personnel Act ... ...more
Cherokee News ,Native News
June 13, 2025•3 min read
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NATIVE HEALTH
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
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, 2025•1 min read
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A Cherokee’s Lament and Song of Hope
Cherokee author James A. Humphrey shares truths on Native storytelling, identity, and hope at the Historical Novel Society Conference, urging change in publishing and marketing Native fiction. ...more
Cherokee Culture News
July 04, 2025•6 min read
William & Mary Students Find Unforgettable Lessons with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
William & Mary students immersed in EBCI culture, sovereignty, and history during a spring visit to Cherokee, N.C.—gaining powerful lessons in identity, land, and the meaning of tribal sovereignty. ...more
Cherokee Culture News ,Cherokee News
June 17, 2025•1 min read
The Chestnut Comeback? EBCI and Hybrid chestnuts
EBCI joins USDA chestnut restoration project using hybrid trees. Learn how science, culture, and Cherokee values intersect as public comment reopens on the future of the American chestnut. ...more
Cherokee Culture News
June 17, 2025•3 min read
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