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Nowata and Stilwell Elder Nutrition Sites expand hours, other updates on tribe’s elder nutrition efforts

The Cherokee Nation recently announced its elder nutrition sites in Nowata and Stilwell will be open five days a week, providing nutritious meals and a place to gather and fellowship for elders.

Cherokee Nation Opens State-of-the-art Head Start in Stilwell

Cherokee Nation leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the tribe’s new state-of-the-art Stilwell Head Start during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 6.

Chief Hoskin issues statement urging the Oklahoma Legislature to protect OETA

The Oklahoma Legislature should override Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of Senate Bill 1461 because the veto would effectively destroy public television in our state.

Cherokee Film Productions to premiere ‘The Seminarians: Sovereignty Through Education’ on May 7

Just 12 years after forced removal, Principal Chief John Ross and the Cherokee National Council made a powerful declaration about the Nation’s future with the opening of the Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries on May 7, 1851, cementing a lasting commitment to education.

Canaan Smith brings ‘High Country Sound’ to Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland June 5

Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome country singer-songwriter Canaan Smith at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

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Cherokee Nation graduates seven speakers from Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice program

The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated seven students Friday, March 20, during a special commencement ceremony at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah.

Cherokee Nation, Little Cherokee Seeds program sign $800,000 operational agreement

Technology rooted in tradition is strengthening Cherokee Nation

Cherokee Nation launches new Cherokee Language Dictionary app with advanced learning tools

New Cherokee Language Efforts Aimed for All Generations

Wellness

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.

Tribal and rural healthcare at risk in Gov. Stitt’s attack on Medicaid

Cherokee Nation Calls for Protection of Medicaid in Annual Visit to Oklahoma Capitol

Cherokee Nation Launches Pet Partners Program

Cherokee Nation Wings Program celebrates 30 years with 2026 race season kicking off April 4

Arts

Cherokee Nation awards top honors for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Cherokee Nation announced the top honors of the longest-running Native American juried art show in a special reception on April 10 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.

Cherokee Nation to announce winners of 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Sequoyah High School Junior Peyton Proctor Wins National Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest

Sequoyah High School junior Peyton Proctor earns regional recognition in Cox Mobile contest

Renowned Cherokee textile artist featured in exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

Education

Cherokee Film Productions to premiere ‘The Seminarians: Sovereignty Through Education’ on May 7

Just 12 years after forced removal, Principal Chief John Ross and the Cherokee National Council made a powerful declaration about the Nation’s future with the opening of the Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries on May 7, 1851, cementing a lasting commitment to education.

Cherokee Nation Foundation awards scholarships for 2026-2027 academic year

Sequoyah High School Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Cherokee Nation graduates seven speakers from Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice program

Standing with Our Schools, Investing in Our Future

Wellness

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.

Tribal and rural healthcare at risk in Gov. Stitt’s attack on Medicaid

Cherokee Nation Calls for Protection of Medicaid in Annual Visit to Oklahoma Capitol

Cherokee Nation Launches Pet Partners Program

Cherokee Nation Wings Program celebrates 30 years with 2026 race season kicking off April 4

Education

Cherokee Film Productions to premiere ‘The Seminarians: Sovereignty Through Education’ on May 7

Just 12 years after forced removal, Principal Chief John Ross and the Cherokee National Council made a powerful declaration about the Nation’s future with the opening of the Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries on May 7, 1851, cementing a lasting commitment to education.

Cherokee Nation Foundation awards scholarships for 2026-2027 academic year

Sequoyah High School Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Cherokee Nation graduates seven speakers from Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice program

Standing with Our Schools, Investing in Our Future

Arts

Cherokee Nation awards top honors for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Cherokee Nation announced the top honors of the longest-running Native American juried art show in a special reception on April 10 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.

Cherokee Nation to announce winners of 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Sequoyah High School Junior Peyton Proctor Wins National Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest

Sequoyah High School junior Peyton Proctor earns regional recognition in Cox Mobile contest

Renowned Cherokee textile artist featured in exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

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