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CHEROKEE NEWS
Hicks & Sneed Advance to General Election in EBCI Primary
EBCI 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. ...more
Cherokee News
July 18, 2025•2 min read
Troy Littledeer Named 2025 Tim Giago Free Press Award Recipient
Troy 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. ...more
Cherokee News
July 16, 2025•2 min read
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
Oklahoma Attorney General Declares UKB Gaming Compact Invalid
Oklahoma AG rules UKB gaming compact invalid, citing missed deadlines and lack of legislative approval. The decision may impact the tribe’s gaming authority and federal review process. ...more
Cherokee News
June 20, 2025•1 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
Bill Seeks to Return Sacred Cherokee Lands to Eastern Band Stewardship
Bill H.R. 226 seeks to place 76 acres of historic Cherokee land—including Chota and Tanasi—into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, preserving sacred sites and cultural heritage. ...more
Cherokee News
June 20, 2025•2 min read
