Words have power in the Cherokee Nation. From contracts and treaties to the Cherokee Nation Constitution, words are the mortar bonding generations of cultural heritage to a modern, worldwide community as one tribe.

The Cherokee Nation hosted its third annual Rare Disease Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Cherokee Nation Health Campus, bringing together specialty physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, students, families and community members to address rare diseases affecting tribal citizens.

Cherokee Art Market returns Oct. 10-11, where guests can experience, explore and shop Native art. At one of the largest Native American art markets in the state, guests will enjoy the work of more than 170 Native American artists from across the country.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will sign an executive order, launching a task force to expand Cherokee Nation Foundation’s mission to meet the needs of the philanthropic community throughout the reservation.