Share Your News With the Cherokee Community.
Cherokee 411 is your platform — and that means your news belongs here too.
We welcome Community News, Business News, and Press Releases from citizens, organizations, and businesses connected to all three federally recognized Cherokee Nations: the Cherokee Nation (CN), the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), and the United Keetoowah Band (UKB). If it matters to Cherokee people, we want to help you share it.
What We Accept
Community News
Stories and announcements that inform and connect Cherokee citizens, including:
- Community events, gatherings, and ceremonies
- Tribal program announcements and updates
- Health, education, and social service news
- Cultural events, language programs, and heritage initiatives
- Obituaries and memorials (see our free Obituary Submission page for details)
- Youth achievements, elder honors, and community milestones
Business News
Updates from Cherokee-owned and Indian Country businesses, including:
- Grand openings, expansions, and relocations
- New products, services, or partnerships
- Awards, recognitions, and business milestones
- Job opportunities within the Cherokee community
- TERO-certified and tribally chartered business announcements
Press Releases
Official statements and announcements from:
- Tribal governments, departments, and programs across CN, EBCI, and UKB
- Cherokee-serving nonprofits and organizations
- Businesses and entities operating in Indian Country with news relevant to Cherokee citizens
Submission Guidelines
- Who can submit: Citizens, organizations, tribal departments, and businesses connected to the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, or United Keetoowah Band.
- Length: 100–600 words preferred. Longer press releases may be edited for publication.
- Tribal connection: Please identify your Tribal Citizenship and/or Nation, or your organization’s tribal affiliation, in your submission.
- Photos welcome: You may include photos with your submission. Please ensure you have permission to share any photos submitted.
- Accuracy: You are responsible for the facts in your submission. Cherokee 411 may follow up with you to verify details before publication.
- Deadlines: Submissions are published on a rolling basis. Time-sensitive announcements should be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.
- Availability: Submission of news does not guarantee publication. Cherokee 411 reserves the right to edit for length and clarity or to decline submissions that do not meet our community standards.
How to Submit
Email your submission to: [email protected]
Or text us at: 918-401-0370
Please include:
- Your full name, City, State, and Tribal Citizenship and Nation
- A phone number and email address where we can reach you
- Any photos, logos, or attachments relevant to your submission
A Note on Independence
Cherokee 411 is an independent Cherokee media network. We answer to our community — not to outside interests, politics, or politicians. Submitted content reflects the views of the submitting individual or organization and not the editorial position of Cherokee 411.
We are proud to be the platform where Cherokee news — from all three Nations — gets told by Cherokee people.
I-di-tsa-la-gi — ᎢᏗᏣᎳᎩ — We are Cherokee. This is our community. Share your story.