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Welcome to Cherokee 411, your trusted source for Cherokee news and updates from across the Cherokee Nation, the UKB (United Keetoowah Band), and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians). We bring you the latest in tribal news, Cherokee business, community stories, and developments in Native health and wellness. From cultural preservation to economic growth, we highlight key topics that matter to the Cherokee people and beyond. Stay informed on issues impacting our communities with timely and relevant Native news—connecting tradition, progress, and people.
Tribal Leaders Urge Increased Funding for Health Care as Oklahoma City Area Ranks Lowest in IHS
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 16/05/2025Tribal 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.
Proposed HUD Cuts Could Deepen Native American Housing Crisis, Experts Warn
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 12/05/2025Trump’s budget plan cuts key Native housing grants, including IHBG and ICDBG, sparking concern from tribal leaders who warn it could worsen the housing crisis across Indian Country
Trump’s Proposed Budget Slashes Funding for Tribal Colleges and Native Education Programs
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 12/05/2025Trump’s 2025 budget plan proposes deep cuts to Native education, including funding for tribal colleges and K–12 programs, raising alarm among Indigenous leaders and education advocates.
UKB Seeks to Reopen Casino in Tahlequah, Submits Gaming Compact for Federal Approval
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 09/05/2025The United Keetoowah Band submits a gaming compact to reopen its Tahlequah casino. If approved, it marks a major step toward economic growth and tribal self-determination.
