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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.
Hicks & Sneed Advance to General Election in EBCI Primary
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 18/07/2025EBCI primary election results are in: Michell Hicks leads for Principal Chief, and top candidates advance for Tribal Council and School Board. General Election set for September 5, 2025.
Native American Radio Stations at Risk as Congress Eyes Major Public Broadcasting Cuts
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 17/07/2025Native American radio stations face shutdown as Congress considers cutting $1B in public broadcasting funds, threatening vital news, language, and emergency services in tribal communities.
Q&A with The Frontier: Why Oklahoma’s Poultry Pollution Case Still Matters
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 16/07/2025In this Q&A, reporter Clifton Adcock explains Oklahoma’s landmark poultry pollution case, its 13-year delay, political tensions, and what the court’s ruling could mean for watersheds statewide.
Troy Littledeer Named 2025 Tim Giago Free Press Award Recipient
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 16/07/2025Troy Littledeer receives the 2025 Tim Giago Free Press Award for defending press freedom in tribal media and challenging censorship within the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.
