Anadisgoi | Cherokee Nation Official News

Expanding Food Security and Protecting Cherokee Elders

As Cherokee Nation citizens, we draw strength from those who came before us. Our elders are the foundation of our communities, the keepers of our history, and the heart of our families. As we gathered recently for the annual Cherokee Elder Summit, we renewed a promise to care for those who have showed us the way.

Cherokee Nation adjusts SNAP emergency assistance in response to USDA payment changes

The Cherokee Nation is adjusting its emergency cash assistance program for citizens on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in response to the federal government's decision to issue partial November benefits.

Cherokee Nation Foundation opens scholarship application window

Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last year, the most in its history.

Cherokee Film showcases growing slate with fall premieres of incentive-supported titles

Cherokee Nation’s efforts to grow the TV and film industry in northeast Oklahoma are paying off, with several incentive-supported productions premiering this fall.

Cherokee Nation Expands SNAP Emergency November Payments Nationwide

On Monday Cherokee Nation announced an expansion of its emergency cash assistance program to all Cherokee Nation citizens on SNAP nationwide and will adjust payments as the federal government partially pays November benefits.

Language

New Cherokee Language Efforts Aimed for All Generations

The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. It carries our history, our way of life, and the values that connect us across generations. When we speak our language, we honor our ancestors and ensure that future generations can know themselves as Cherokee.

Cherokee Nation hosts Seventh Annual First-Language Cherokee Speakers Gathering

Cherokee Nation Partners with DreamWorks and NBCUniversal to Dub "How to Train Your Dragon" in Cherokee Language

Cherokee Nation celebrates grand opening of Marshal Service, Language Department satellite offices in Kenwood

Cherokee Nation to host annual Cherokee Speakers Gathering

Education

Cherokee Nation Foundation opens scholarship application window

Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last year, the most in its history.

Cherokee Nation’s Talking Leaves Job Corps graduates 73, celebrates decades of successfully supporting students

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner announce former District 5 Councilor E.O. Smith as Special Ambassador for Youth Athletics

Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program graduates new class of medical professionals

New School Year Brings New Opportunity

Sovereignty

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. participated in a historic signing ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 23, with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to formally acknowledge the transfer of operations of the Claremore Indian Hospital.

Why we are pursuing legislation to protect treaty rights and the Cherokee Nation Reservation from attacks by the UKB

Cherokee Nation hosts annual CCO Conference, announces $1.27M generator grant

Cherokee Nation Sets a Model of Sovereignty and Justice

Defending our health and future at the highest levels of government

Wellness

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner sign legislation to expand Public Health and Wellness Fund Act

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Public Health leaders and staff gathered to sign an amended Public Health and Wellness Fund Act legislation Monday, Sept. 29.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Building a World-Class Health System Through Data-Driven Strategy

Cherokee Nation Council approves $3.65B budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Delivering a Wellness Dividend

Education

Cherokee Nation Foundation opens scholarship application window

Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last year, the most in its history.

Cherokee Nation’s Talking Leaves Job Corps graduates 73, celebrates decades of successfully supporting students

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner announce former District 5 Councilor E.O. Smith as Special Ambassador for Youth Athletics

Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program graduates new class of medical professionals

New School Year Brings New Opportunity

Wellness

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner sign legislation to expand Public Health and Wellness Fund Act

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Public Health leaders and staff gathered to sign an amended Public Health and Wellness Fund Act legislation Monday, Sept. 29.

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Building a World-Class Health System Through Data-Driven Strategy

Cherokee Nation Council approves $3.65B budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Delivering a Wellness Dividend

Sovereignty

Chief Hoskin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy sign historic Claremore Indian Hospital transfer agreement

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. participated in a historic signing ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 23, with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to formally acknowledge the transfer of operations of the Claremore Indian Hospital.

Why we are pursuing legislation to protect treaty rights and the Cherokee Nation Reservation from attacks by the UKB

Cherokee Nation hosts annual CCO Conference, announces $1.27M generator grant

Cherokee Nation Sets a Model of Sovereignty and Justice

Defending our health and future at the highest levels of government

Language

New Cherokee Language Efforts Aimed for All Generations

The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. It carries our history, our way of life, and the values that connect us across generations. When we speak our language, we honor our ancestors and ensure that future generations can know themselves as Cherokee.