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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.
Federal DOGE Upheaval Sparks Concern in Cities Nationwide
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 30/03/2025Federal 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.
Tribes That Rely on Federal Medical Funding Fear Impact of Proposed DOGE Cuts
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 30/03/2025Proposed DOGE funding cuts could severely impact Cherokee Nation healthcare, threatening tribal self-governance and access to care for thousands of citizens across rural Oklahoma.
Rising ACA Premiums Could Hit Native Oklahomans Hardest, Official Warns
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 30/03/2025Oklahomans may face rising ACA premiums, with Native communities at risk of the greatest impact due to limited healthcare access and reliance on marketplace plans beyond IHS services.
Claremore Indian Hospital to End Chiropractic Services Ahead of Cherokee Nation Takeover
By: By Cherokee 411 Staff Published on: 05/03/2025Claremore Indian Hospital’s chiropractic clinic will close on March 1, 2025, ahead of Cherokee Nation’s takeover. Patients can seek care at Foutz Chiropractic in Claremore, led by Dr. Tina Foutz.
