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Cherokee Days returns to Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC

Mar 21, 2023

Cherokee Nation debuts season 8 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People”

Mar 20, 2023

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner expand tribe’s historic registry act by adding $1M historic preservation fund

Mar 14, 2023

Cherokee Nation hosts free, interactive activities during spring break, March 14-18

Mar 10, 2023

Cherokee Days returns to Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC

Learn more about the history and cultural lifeways of the three Cherokee tribes during the 7th annual Cherokee Days at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., March 31-April 2.
March 21, 2023

Cherokee Nation debuts season 8 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People”

Mar 20, 2023

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner expand tribe’s historic registry act by adding $1M historic preservation fund

Mar 14, 2023

Cherokee Nation hosts free, interactive activities during spring break, March 14-18

Mar 10, 2023

Sequoyah High School names Bighorse valedictorian; Jordan, Neugin named co-salutatorians

Mar 08, 2023
  • Mar 08, 2023

    Sequoyah High School names Bighorse valedictorian; Jordan, Neugin named co-salutatorians

    Sequoyah High School has named Brooke Bighorse as its class of 2023 valedictorian while Lilli Jo Jordan and Hannah Neugin have been named co-salutatorians.
  • Mar 03, 2023

    Cherokee Nation graduates seven Cherokee speakers from language program

    The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated seven students recently during a special commencement ceremony at the Chota Center in Tahlequah.
  • Feb 28, 2023

    Cherokee Nation seeking art proposals for public art installation

    Cherokee Nation is beginning work to enhance the community and visitor experience downtown on the grounds of the Cherokee National Capitol Square. As part of the improvements, the tribe is seeking proposals for a long-term art installation that interprets the Cherokee Removal story, commonly known as the Trail of Tears.
  • Feb 10, 2023

    Cherokee Nation to disperse limited supply of heirloom seeds beginning Feb. 24

    The Cherokee Nation will begin dispersing a limited supply of heirloom seeds on Feb. 24 to tribal citizens who are interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops.
  • Feb 10, 2023

    Mother’s guidance leads Freedmen ambassador Payne to community advisor role for Cherokee Nation

    It was during a time of loss and heartbreak that Melissa Payne realized her calling. That calling? To follow the footsteps of her mother, Rodslen Brown, and be the most dedicated activist, voice and champion of the Cherokee Freedmen that she could be.
  • Jan 31, 2023

    Cherokee Nation helping bring Native stories to the big screen

    The Cherokee Nation and its film office are proudly celebrating the world premiere of “Fancy Dance,” the first recipient of the tribe’s film incentive. The film recently debuted at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, as a finalist in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.
  • Jan 23, 2023

    Cherokee Nation seeking art for Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale April 8-May 6

    Artwork is now being accepted for the 52nd annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale. Presented April 8-May 6 in the gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza, TOTAS is the longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma.
  • Jan 19, 2023

    Cherokee Nation announces return of spring education tours

    Cherokee Nation is once again offering education tours for area students to provide an exclusive look at Cherokee Nation’s rich history and culture.
  • Jan 16, 2023

    Cherokee Nation Film Office to attend Sundance 2023

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office is returning to Park City to proudly celebrate the world premiere of Erica Tremblay’s “Fancy Dance.”
  • Jan 13, 2023

    Cherokee Nation hosts intertribal, collaborative art show

    First Americans iconography showcased through figurative and abstract is now on display in a new collaborative exhibition at the Cherokee Springs Gallery opening Saturday, Jan. 14.
  • Jan 10, 2023

    Storytelling comes to life with new exhibit featuring Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis

    A new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum details his path to becoming a Cherokee National Treasure and his efforts to share Cherokee history and culture.
  • Jan 06, 2023

    'Cherokee Freedmen Youth Art Show' seeking entries

    Cherokee Nation is seeking artwork by youth of Cherokee Freedmen descent in grades 6-12 to expand on its current exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum.
  • Dec 09, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office earns international recognition for Native American directories

    CNFO recently won Film Commission Initiative of the Year during the 2022 Makers & Shakers Awards ceremony held at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts headquarters in London. 
  • Dec 07, 2022

    Historical Native American drama greenlit to film in Cherokee Nation and Nebraska

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office and the state of Nebraska are helping filmmaker Andrew Troy bring the journey of Ponca Chief Standing Bear to the big screen.
  • Dec 02, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office announces first television apprentice

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office has announced Echota Killsnight as its first television apprentice. In fulfilling the new position, Killsnight learned firsthand from award-winning director John Hillcoat while working on the set of the biopic television series "George and Tammy.”
  • Nov 30, 2022

    Cherokee Nation welcomes the Christmas season with December special events

    Celebrate the holiday season with the Cherokee Nation during the month of December, including the annual “Christmas on the Square” event happening on December 2. 
  • Nov 28, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Gift Shop opens new Tahlequah storefront in Cherokee Springs Plaza

    Cherokee Nation celebrated the grand reopening of the Cherokee Nation Gift Shop in Tahlequah today at its new location in Cherokee Springs Plaza.
  • Nov 18, 2022

    Durbin Feeling Language Center starts a new chapter in Cherokee language revitalization

    The Durbin Feeling Language Center will house all of Cherokee Nation’s growing language programs under one roof, including the Tahlequah Cherokee Immersion Charter School, the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program for adult learners, the tribe’s team of translators, and more. 
  • Nov 15, 2022

    Cherokee Nation celebrates grand opening of historic $20M Durbin Feeling Language Center

    Cherokee speakers from across the United States gathered with Cherokee Nation leaders Tuesday for a day-long celebration and grand opening of the tribe’s new, historic $20 million Durbin Feeling Language Center in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation. More than 2,000 attended the grand-opening ceremonies.
  • Oct 24, 2022

    Cherokee Nation’s Jennifer Loren speaks at imagineNATIVE

    Jennifer Loren, Emmy-award winning filmmaker and director of the Cherokee Nation Film and Original Content, recently presented as an industry leader at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto.
  • Oct 20, 2022

    Cherokee Nation helping bring holiday movies to Oklahoma

    Tribal officials were on set to visit with the cast and crew as “A Christmas... Present,” starring Full House star Candace Cameron Bure, wrapped last week.
  • Oct 19, 2022

    Cherokee Nation introduces SkasdiCon, a celebration of Native perspective and influence on the comic book scene

    Tribe’s first Indigenous comic convention set for Nov. 5 at Northeastern State University
  • Oct 18, 2022

    Cherokee Nation opens enrollment for second Cherokee language immersion school in Adair County

    The Cherokee Nation is now accepting enrollment applications for its early childhood program at the tribe’s second Cherokee language immersion school location in Greasy. Classes are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
  • Oct 13, 2022

    Cherokee Nation museums welcome fall with special programs and events

    Throughout the month of October, fall photo ops, make-and-take-crafts for kids and pumpkin decorating will be offered at both Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose and Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum in Sallisaw.
  • Oct 09, 2022

    Cherokee Art Market recognizes Cherokee Nation citizen Troy Jackson with Best of Show Award

    The 17th annual Cherokee Art Market kicked off Friday evening with an awards reception recognizing Cherokee Nation citizen Troy Jackson with the Best of Show Award for “Ancestral Duplication: Battle for our Language.”
  • Oct 07, 2022

    Cherokee Nation announces new film commissioner

    Cherokee Nation has announced Tava Maloy Sofsky as the tribe’s new film commissioner. In the new position, Sofsky will serve dual roles as both film commissioner for the Cherokee Nation and as the tribe’s film office director.
  • Oct 07, 2022

    New Vinita art center adds to Cherokee Nation’s tourism draw

    Tourism is important for Cherokee Nation and all of northeast Oklahoma. Our tribe’s numerous museums and cultural sites simultaneously showcase and preserve our rich heritage while creating jobs and economic opportunities for many citizens. The latest addition to Cherokee Nation’s cultural tourism footprint is the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center, which we recently dedicated in Vinita.
  • Oct 03, 2022

    Cherokee Nation makes historic investment in Vinita with grand opening of new cultural, welcome center

    Travelers on iconic Route 66 now have a new stop to add to their itinerary with the opening of the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. 
  • Sep 29, 2022

    Cherokee National Treasure Thelma Forrest featured in new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Although she still considers herself a student, Thelma Forrest has spent more than four decades making Cherokee traditional baskets. A new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum is sharing her journey from first beginnings to National Treasure.
  • Sep 28, 2022

    Cherokee Nation makes historic investment in Vinita with grand opening of new cultural, welcome center

    Cherokee Nation is hosting a grand opening celebration for its newest tourism destination, the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center, located in Vinita just off iconic Route 66. The facility represents an investment of $5 million into the Vinita community.
  • Sep 27, 2022

    Tulsa celebrates elite Native American art with return of Cherokee Art Market Oct. 8-9

    One of the largest Native American art shows in the state is returning to Hard Rock Tulsa Oct 8-9, featuring more than 150 elite Native American artists from across the country. More than 40 tribes will be represented at the 17th annual Cherokee Art Market, with artwork ranging from beadwork, pottery, paintings, basketry, sculptures, textiles and more.
  • Sep 23, 2022

    Eastern Trails Museum hosts Cherokee Day on Oct. 1

    Enjoy a day of traditional Cherokee art, music and more during the fifth annual Cherokee Day at Eastern Trails Museum on Saturday, Oct. 1. The family-friendly event begins at 10 a.m. with opening remarks by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Speaker of the Council Victoria Vazquez.
  • Sep 22, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Gift Shop moving Tahlequah storefront to new location at Cherokee Springs Plaza

    Cherokee Nation announced today its Tahlequah gift shop is temporarily closing as work begins to relocate operations to a new home in Cherokee Springs Plaza, adjacent to the Cherokee National Research Center. The new location provides additional storefront and warehouse space to accommodate the business’ continued growth.
  • Sep 06, 2022

    Cherokee Nation deepens commitment to reconciliation with Cherokee Freedmen

    On the 70th annual Cherokee National Holiday, Cherokee Nation stood firm in its commitment to reconciliation for Cherokee Freedmen and their descendants. A special reception was held immediately following the tribe’s State of the Nation address to commemorate the new exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum.
  • Sep 02, 2022

    Cherokee Nation announces 2022 Cherokee National Treasures

    Cherokee Nation announced three tribal citizens are receiving the distinction of being named Cherokee National Treasures for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture. They were honored Thursday evening as part of the annual Cherokee National Holiday Awards Banquet.
  • Sep 02, 2022

    Cherokee Freedmen History and Art Exhibit Is an Educational Experience

    Cherokee history is full of rich moments and great triumphs. Throughout history, the Cherokee people have acted collectively to overcome tragedy, work through trauma, and build a great nation. Telling that story is important. But a great nation is strong enough to tell the whole story, including those times when we inflicted trauma on others.
  • Sep 01, 2022

    Cherokee Nation hosting special reception for Cherokee Freedmen celebrating new exhibit

    Cherokee Nation is hosting a special reception on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit, “We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedmen and the Right to Citizenship.”
  • Sep 01, 2022

    Cherokee Nation hosts ribbon-cutting for cultural pathway

    Cherokee Nation officials gathered today to celebrate the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. The first featured artist installation is Cherokee National Treasure Traci Rabbit. Her ‘Resilience: Standing in Our Power’ series features 15 large-scale pieces throughout the pathway. 
  • Aug 31, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office calling for Cherokee elders, speakers and storytellers

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office is seeking tribal elders and fluent Cherokee language speakers to help share and preserve their stories. CNFO is also inviting citizens of any federally recognized tribe to join its all-inclusive Native talent and crew directories, while “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” introduces OsiyoTV Spotlights.
  • Aug 30, 2022

    Lauryn Fields crowned 2022-2023 Miss Cherokee

    Lauryn Fields, 20, of Sallisaw, was crowned Miss Cherokee 2022-2023 during the annual leadership competition held in Tahlequah Saturday. The tribe also crowned a new Junior Miss Cherokee and Little Cherokee Ambassadors, all of whom will serve in their roles for the next year.
  • Aug 25, 2022

    Cherokee Nation makes historic investment in Vinita with grand opening of new cultural, welcome center

    Cherokee Nation is hosting a grand opening celebration for its newest tourism destination, the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center, located in Vinita just off iconic Route 66. The facility represents an investment of $5 million into the Vinita community.
  • Aug 24, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Remember the Removal Bike Ride 2023 applications available

    Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 9.
  • Aug 15, 2022

    Cherokee Freedmen story unfolds in new exhibit at Cherokee National History Museum

    Examine the history of Black slavery in Cherokee Nation through a new exhibit “We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedmen and the Right to Citizenship.” The exhibit is presented as part of the Cherokee Freedmen Art and History Project initiative, established by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., which seeks materials and stories to broaden Cherokee Nation’s understanding of the Cherokee Freedmen experience.
  • Aug 13, 2022

    Cherokee artists celebrated in annual homecoming art show

    Cherokee artists, collectors and community members gathered Friday evening at Cherokee Springs Plaza to preview the 27th annual Homecoming Art Show and Sale. The show is on display through Sept. 10 in a dedicated gallery located next to the Cherokee National Research Center.
  • Aug 12, 2022

    Cherokee Nation celebrates evolution of Saline Courthouse Museum

    Cherokee Nation officials and local community members gathered Friday to celebrate the historic Saline Courthouse and its evolution to becoming one of the tribe’s premier cultural destinations. The Saline Courthouse Museum opened to the public on Aug. 13, 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a grand opening ceremony was postponed until now. 
  • Aug 12, 2022

    Pioneering program expands aid for Cherokee first-language speakers

    As Cherokees, we are in a race to save our language. Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and I know that whatever we can do to save the Cherokee language will be our greatest legacy. Today only about 2,000 first-language speakers remain alive, and most of these men and women are over the age of 70. We must learn from their wisdom and knowledge for as long as we can, and they deserve to live in comfort and dignity while they teach us.
  • Aug 10, 2022

    Cherokee Nation hosts celebration at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Cherokee Nation is celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Saline Courthouse Museum’s grand opening. The special event will take place Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, artist demonstrations and more.
  • Jul 22, 2022

    Cherokee Nation celebrates opening of Cherokee Film Studios

    Cherokee Nation and its film office celebrated the opening of the Cherokee Film Studios, Owasso Campus, with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The tribe’s state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and Indian Country.
  • Jul 18, 2022

    OsiyoTV earns three Heartland Regional Emmy Awards

    The Heartland Regional Emmy Awards recognized Cherokee Nation’s “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” with three Emmys during the 2022 Emmys on Saturday, July 16.
  • Jul 01, 2022

    Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, Little Cherokee Ambassadors Competition applications available

    Applications for the 2022-23 Miss Cherokee Leadership, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership and Little Cherokee Ambassadors competitions are now available.
  • Jun 30, 2022

    Cherokee National Treasure shares story in new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

    As a first-language Cherokee speaker, Dennis Sixkiller has devoted his life and work to preserving and promoting the Cherokee language.
  • Jun 30, 2022

    Cherokee Nation calendar of events for July

    Cherokee Nation hosts several events in the month of July, including a fireworks show, a ribbon skirt demonstration, and at-large meetings with Cherokee citizens in New Mexico and Colorado.
  • Jun 24, 2022

    Cherokee Nation honors connection to Claremore with new mural

    Cherokee Nation officials gathered in downtown Claremore Thursday evening to dedicate a large-scale mural that celebrates its ties to the community.
  • Jun 24, 2022

    Cherokee Nation celebrates first film made at tribe’s studios

    The Cherokee Nation and its film office are celebrating the world premiere of “Land of Gold,” the 2021 winner of AT&T Presents: Untold Stories, and the first production of its kind to be filmed at the tribe’s studios and state-of-the-art virtual soundstage located in Owasso.
  • Jun 24, 2022

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation investing in public art projects

    Public art ensures that all people on our reservation, whether they live here or are just visiting, can find beauty and curiosity about the Cherokee people’s rich heritage.
  • Jun 17, 2022

    Cherokee cyclists return from 950-mile journey retracing northern route of Trail of Tears

     Eleven Cherokee bicyclists who were part of the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride finalized their 950-mile journey on Friday with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation.
  • Jun 07, 2022

    Artwork being accepted for 27th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

    The show is being offered both virtually and in person Aug. 13 – Sept. 10 at the gallery adjacent to the Cherokee National Research Center, and the deadline for submissions is July 8.
  • Jun 03, 2022

    deadCenter announces 2022 Oklahoma Film ICON

    deadCenter Film will present Jennifer Loren, director of Cherokee Nation Film Office and Original Content, with the 2022 Oklahoma Film ICON Award during the state’s largest film festival later this month.
  • May 25, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Remember the Removal bike ride participants leave for Cherokee, North Carolina

    The five 2022 Cherokee Nation Remember the Removal Bike Ride participants left for Cherokee, North Carolina Wednesday morning following a send-off ceremony at the Cherokee Nation W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah.
  • May 24, 2022

    Cherokee Nation to host send-off ceremony for Remember the Removal Bike Ride cyclists

    The Cherokee Nation will host a send-off ceremony for the five Cherokee Nation cyclists who leave Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Wednesday for the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
  • May 18, 2022

    Wilma Mankiller Quarter to be released during June 6 ceremony

    On June 6, a limited number of the 2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters will be released to the public in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
  • May 11, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office bringing more Natives to television

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office recently partnered with Green Pastures Studio and SeriesFest to present the Season 8 Storytellers Initiative, specifically aimed at increasing Native representation within the television industry.
  • May 06, 2022

    70th Annual Cherokee National Holiday returning to in-person celebration on Labor Day weekend

    The 70th Annual Cherokee National Holiday will feature a return to in-person activities when the celebration is held over Labor Day weekend in September, including a new fishing tournament, cornhole competitions, the return of traditional games, an inter-tribal powwow, softball tournaments and other long-time favorites.
  • Apr 29, 2022

    Cherokee Nation ‘Anadisgoi Magazine,’ language perpetuation efforts receive highest honors in international contest

    Cherokee Nation’s Anadisgoi Magazine and the tribe’s ongoing efforts to perpetuate the Cherokee language through traditional and emerging media both received the highest honors awarded as part of this year’s Hermes Creative Awards international competition. 
  • Apr 20, 2022

    Cherokee Nation seeking nominations for National Treasure distinction

    The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 10, at 5 p.m. with selected recipients announced during the 70th annual Cherokee National Holiday celebration in September. 
  • Apr 18, 2022

    Cherokee Nation restoring, relocating historic cabin in Sequoyah County

    Cherokee Nation’s preservation efforts have led to an extraordinary collection of attractions that authentically tell the Cherokee story. 
  • Apr 14, 2022

    ‘Sovereignty on Trial: The Tragedy at Goingsnake’

    On April 15, 1872, Cherokee Nation citizen Ezekiel Proctor was on trial in a Cherokee Nation court for the murder of Cherokee Nation citizen Mary “Polly” Hildebrand when a U.S. Marshal’s posse sent to arrest Proctor interrupted the trial.
  • Apr 05, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office, Native American Media Alliance helping grow Native representation

    The collaboration, which includes support from major industry allies and the Motion Picture Association, aims to expand diversity and inclusion throughout the entertainment industry, both in front and behind the cameras.
  • Apr 01, 2022

    Winners announced at annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale, Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition

    The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma announced its top honors during a virtual reception on April 1, alongside winning work from the Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition.
  • Mar 29, 2022

    Perry and Kathy Van Buskirk: A Treasured Union

    Husband and wife artists Perry and Kathy Van Buskirk share a passion for Cherokee culture and art, as well as dedicated careers lending their knowledge and expertise to others.
  • Mar 16, 2022

    Cherokee Nation honors legacy of Sequoyah Schools with new exhibit

    Learn about the history and evolution of Cherokee Nation’s Sequoyah Schools in a new exhibit at the John Ross Museum.
  • Mar 09, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office, Tulsa artist Tate Steinsiek present special effects workshop

    As film and television productions continue to expand into Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation is helping prepare Native Americans to join the rapidly growing industry.
  • Feb 25, 2022

    Chief Chat: Sequoyah Schools mark 150th year and a bright future

    During this milestone anniversary year, we are celebrating Sequoyah Schools’ many accomplishments for past and present generations of students. We are also looking ahead with an historic investment in the school.
  • Feb 18, 2022

    Chief Chat: Native history is essential to any successful public education curriculum

    Native history contains important lessons for our lives today, but many textbooks still do not do it justice.
  • Feb 17, 2022

    Council of the Cherokee Nation encouraging museums, media to identify living Cherokee artists by tribal enrollment or affiliation

    The Council of the Cherokee Nation approved a resolution Monday encouraging museums, media outlets and other entities to identify living Cherokee artists by their specific tribal enrollment.
  • Feb 04, 2022

    Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale featuring Cherokee Art Market youth competition returns April 2-30

    Artwork is now being accepted for the 51st annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale and the Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition. 
  • Feb 03, 2022

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation breaks new ground with film incentive

    In a historic investment, Cherokee Nation recently became the first tribal nation in the United States to provide a film incentive program. 
  • Jan 27, 2022

    Cherokee Nation to disperse limited supply of heirloom seeds beginning Feb. 7

    The Cherokee Nation will begin dispersing its limited supply of heirloom seeds on Feb. 7 to tribal citizens who are interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops.
  • Jan 25, 2022

    Cherokee Nation Film Office announces first-ever tribal film incentive program

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office has announced it will soon offer a groundbreaking film incentive program, becoming the first tribal film office in the U.S. to do so. 
  • Jan 14, 2022

    Chief Chat: International Decade of Indigenous Languages launched from Cherokee Nation Reservation

    For a few days this month, Cherokee Nation was the global center of the movement to save Indigenous languages. Language leaders from all over the world gathered in Tahlequah to kick off the United Nations’ International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
  • Jan 11, 2022

    Cherokee Nation helps launch United Nations’ International Decade of Indigenous Languages

    The three-day event featured language leaders from around the world, both in person and virtually, to share information and best practices on language preservation efforts.
  • Jan 06, 2022

    Cherokee Nation debuts season 7 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People”

    The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts this month, showcasing the endangered language, rich traditions and compelling modern advancements of the Cherokee people told through a documentary lens.
  • Jan 05, 2022

    Saline Courthouse Museum showcasing work of Cherokee National Treasure Al Herrin

    Known for his engaging and educational live demonstrations, Cherokee National Treasure Al Herrin is sharing his life’s work in a new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum.
  • Dec 16, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Film Office preparing Natives for growing film industry

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office and Oklahoma Film & Television Academy are partnering to help educate Native American students to be set-ready as industry continues to grow in Oklahoma. 
  • Dec 09, 2021

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation’s efforts in language preservation honored by First Lady

    On a truly historic afternoon in early December, we hosted First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on the Cherokee Nation Reservation to review our unique language development programs.
  • Dec 08, 2021

    Cherokee National Research Center celebrates grand opening

    Tribal officials celebrated the grand opening of the Cherokee National Research Center in Tahlequah, a temporary home to the Nation’s foremost collection of historic Cherokee-related documents and cultural artifacts from the 1700s through present day.
  • Dec 07, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Expands Konrad Holmes Memorial Trail

    The Cherokee Nation is expanding the Konrad Holmes Memorial Trail that will stretch a mile and a half around the W. W. Keeler Tribal Complex to offer Cherokee citizens and public a place to walk, jog or run as part of the tribe’s recent public health and wellness initiatives.
  • Dec 06, 2021

    Cherokee Art Market reaching global audience Dec. 6-17

    Skip store lines and avoid national supply chain issues by shopping premier Native American art at the 16th annual Cherokee Art Market, hosted virtually Dec. 6-17.
  • Dec 03, 2021

    Chief Chat: Creating more opportunities to learn Native History

    Recently, I joined students, teachers and school leaders at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa to raise the Cherokee Nation flag over the campus for the first time.
  • Nov 23, 2021

    Chief Chat: Thanksgiving

    I am thankful for the Cherokee people. They have given me an opportunity to serve as Chief for this brief period of time in our long existence.
  • Nov 18, 2021

    Native American veteran films coming to Circle Cinema

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office, Circle Cinema and FireThief Productions are presenting free screenings of the Native Veteran Shorts program.
  • Nov 12, 2021

    Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe join to designate cultural preserve in Northeast Oklahoma

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Chief of the Shawnee Tribe Benjamin Barnes signed a Memorandum of Agreement Friday designating the cultural preserve near the town of White Oak in Craig County.
  • Nov 10, 2021

    Cherokee Nation hiring 10 new teachers to help with expansion of Cherokee language program, immersion school

    Cherokee Nation needs 10 certified teachers, including one who has a special education certification. Applicants are not currently required to speak Cherokee but will be trained as part of the program.
  • Nov 08, 2021

    Cherokee Nation requesting Cherokee Freedmen stories, materials

    Cherokee Nation officials want to provide a better understanding of the history and perspectives of Cherokee Freedmen throughout tribal history. 
  • Nov 04, 2021

    Chief Chat: Celebrating Cherokee heritage and growing our education programs

    November is when the United States celebrates Native American Heritage Month. At Cherokee Nation, we will certainly spend this month celebrating our heritage and culture with the rest of the country. We are also putting our thoughts into historic action.
  • Nov 02, 2021

    Cherokee National Treasure Betty Frogg featured in new exhibit

    “Betty Christie Frogg: Carrying Her Culture” is on display at Cherokee Nation’s Saline Courthouse Museum.
  • Oct 15, 2021

    Cherokee Nation brings burgeoning technology to language efforts

    In honor of Sequoyah and this year’s bicentennial celebration of the Cherokee syllabary, Cherokee Nation has become the first Native American tribe to use motion and facial capture technology to help preserve and promote an indigenous language.
  • Oct 15, 2021

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation opening doors to film and television

    With a wealth of cultural heritage, talented workforce and diverse locations, Oklahoma is quickly becoming one of the most desirable states for the film and television industry.
  • Oct 14, 2021

    Cherokee Nation recognizing October 15 as ‘Sequoyah Day’ 200 years after creation of Cherokee Syllabary

    The Cherokee Nation is recognizing Friday, Oct. 15 as “Sequoyah Day” in honor of the 200th anniversary of Sequoyah’s creation of the Cherokee Syllabary.
  • Oct 07, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Film Office, OSU-Tulsa partner in expanding film education

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office and Oklahoma State University-Tulsa are partnering to build educational opportunities and support Oklahoma’s rapidly expanding film industry.
  • Sep 28, 2021

    Cherokee Nation unveils plans for Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center in Vinita

    Officials with Cherokee Nation and its businesses joined leaders from the city of Vinita today to unveil plans for the tribe’s future cultural tourism destination located in Craig County.
  • Sep 24, 2021

    Cherokee Nation officials commemorate Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020

    Today marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020.
  • Sep 22, 2021

    Cherokee Art Market shifting to virtual platform in 2021

    The virtual market will run Dec. 6 – 17 and will feature premier Native American art from various tribal nations.
  • Sep 03, 2021

    Cherokee Nation celebrates tribal citizens, organizations during virtual Holiday Awards Ceremony

    The Cherokee Nation celebrated tribal citizens and organizations for their statesmanship, patriotism, community leadership and devotion to the tribe during a virtual Cherokee National Holiday Awards Ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 2.
  • Sep 03, 2021

    Cherokee Nation announces 2021 Cherokee National Treasures

    Three Cherokee Nation citizens have been named this year's Cherokee National Treasures for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture. 
  • Aug 31, 2021

    Cherokee National Treasure Bessie Russell “Weaving a Tradition” at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Skilled in gathering and weaving natural materials and dyes, Cherokee National Treasure Bessie Russell is widely known for creating authentic, handcrafted Cherokee baskets.
  • Aug 30, 2021

    Chelbie Turtle crowned 2021-2022 Miss Cherokee

    Chelbie Turtle, 20, of Park Hill, was crowned Miss Cherokee 2021-2022 during the annual leadership competition held at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Tahlequah Saturday.
  • Aug 28, 2021

    26th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show winners announced

    Winners of the 26th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale were announced Friday evening during a virtual awards presentation.
  • Aug 04, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Remember the Removal Bike Ride 2022 applications available

    Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks. Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2021.
  • Aug 02, 2021

    Historical Cherokee musical seeking cast of 30, with some principal roles available

    The historical Cherokee musical “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward” is hosting a casting call to support the musical’s Oct. 29 and 30 productions at Hard Rock Live, located inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
  • Jul 27, 2021

    Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians join to protect, preserve Cherokee language, culture

    The Cherokee Nation and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians joined as sister tribes at the historic Kituwah Mound near Cherokee, North Carolina, recently to sign an agreement to protect and preserve the Cherokee language, history and culture.
  • Jul 23, 2021

    Cherokee Nation breaking barriers in television and film

    Cherokee Nation, one of the largest tribal nations in the United States, is breaking barriers and disproving stereotypes by changing how Native Americans are represented and redefining how their stories are told.
  • Jul 12, 2021

    Artwork being accepted for 26th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

    In coordination with the 69th annual Cherokee National Holiday, the show is being offered both virtually and in person Aug. 27 – Sept. 25 at the Cherokee National Research Center.
  • Jul 02, 2021

    50th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale is underway July 2-31, virtually and in person

    The 50th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale is underway, with this year’s top award going to Cherokee National Treasure Vivian Cottrell for her black-ash basket “We Are Still Here.”
  • Jun 29, 2021

    Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Sullivan featured in new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Enjoy award-winning fine art from Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Sullivan in a new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum beginning June 29.
  • Jun 24, 2021

    Chief Chat: Dwight Mission purchase will preserve our rich Cherokee history

    In the capable hands of Cherokee Nation, Dwight Mission will remain true to the ideals of service and fellowship and be a positive impact on young people for the next 120 years.
  • Jun 18, 2021

    Nine Cherokee cyclists return from 950-mile journey retracing northern route of Trail of Tears

    The cyclists began in New Echota, Georgia, on May 31 to begin the memorial ride and pedaled through Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma before they were welcomed back at the Cherokee Nation Peace Pavilion in downtown Tahlequah on Friday.
  • Jun 18, 2021

    Chief Chat: Tri-Council: a powerful Cherokee unity

    The annual Tri-Council gathering of Cherokee leaders from the Cherokee Nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is an opportunity to celebrate our shared values and culture, as well as our diverse histories.
  • Jun 15, 2021

    Learn more about Sequoyah’s last journey in a new exhibit at Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum

    Moved to locate and unite the Cherokee people, celebrated linguist Sequoyah embarked on a perilous journey to Mexico in 1842.
  • Jun 11, 2021

    Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition applications available

    The Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, and the Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition on Aug. 27. The deadline for all applications is July 1.
  • Jun 11, 2021

    Chief Chat: Bringing back summer opportunities for Cherokee youth

    Cherokee parents and young people may be especially excited that the tribe’s programs for youth and young adults are picking up again after going on hiatus last summer.
  • Jun 10, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Film Office, deadCenter Film to recognize Indigenous filmmakers during state’s largest film festival

    Cherokee Nation Film Office and deadCenter Film, the state’s largest film festival, have partnered to recognize Indigenous filmmakers with the festival’s inaugural award for Best Indigenous Short Film.
  • Jun 04, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Tours Seminary Hall, $8M restoration project scheduled for completion within a year

    One of Tahlequah’s most iconic structures, Seminary Hall, will be completing an $8 Million restoration and renovation project within the next year.
  • May 20, 2021

    Chief Chat: With new Cherokee Language Center, Durbin Feeling’s legacy lives on

    All of our accomplishments in health care, education and economic development could never make up for the loss if we allow our language to perish.
  • May 19, 2021

    Cherokee Nation breaks ground on historic Durbin Feeling Language Center

    The Cherokee Nation broke ground Wednesday at the site of the future Durbin Feeling Language Center, an historic project that will house all of the tribe’s language programs under one roof for the first time.
  • May 13, 2021

    69th Annual Cherokee National Holiday to be hybrid of virtual, in-person events

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced today that the 69th Annual Cherokee National Holiday will be a hybrid celebration featuring both virtual and limited, smaller-scale in-person events.
  • May 11, 2021

    Cherokee Nation debuts two-part exhibit on Cherokee language evolution

    The progression, adaptation and endurance of the Cherokee language is being presented in a special exhibit debuting May 11 at two historic locations in downtown Tahlequah.
  • May 04, 2021

    Saline Courthouse Museum showcasing work of Cherokee National Treasure Vyrl Keeter

    Learn the intricate skillset of a lifelong Cherokee craftsman in a new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum.
  • Apr 30, 2021

    Cherokee Nation announces 2021 Remember the Removal Bike Ride participants who will retrace northern Trail of Tears route in June

    Four cyclists and two mentor riders from the Cherokee Nation will participate in the 2021 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June, retracing an estimated 950 miles along the northern route of the Trail of Tears by bicycle.
  • Apr 30, 2021

    Cherokee Heritage Center prepares for 50th annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale

    Artwork is now being accepted for the 50th annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale, hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center.
  • Apr 23, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Film Office, Native American Media Alliance present new writer’s seminar

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office has partnered with the Native American Media Alliance to launch the inaugural Native American Writers Seminar, an initiative that aims to help Native Americans break into the entertainment industry by providing support for new and developing writers.
  • Apr 22, 2021

    Chief Chat: Virtual series will celebrate, connect Cherokees

    A new virtual event series titled “Cherokee: Wherever We Are” aims to bring Cherokees together from around the globe to celebrate our rich traditions, history, language and culture.
  • Apr 08, 2021

    Chief Chat: Cultural walkway will celebrate Cherokee history and art

    The Cherokee Nation is undertaking a new public project that better connects our cultural, artistic and historic sites near our iconic Capitol Square in downtown Tahlequah.
  • Apr 06, 2021

    Cherokee Nation exploring language preservation efforts in the classroom

    With only an estimated 2,500 fluent Cherokee speakers worldwide, Cherokee Nation’s investment in the preservation and promotion of the Cherokee language has never been more important.
  • Apr 01, 2021

    Cherokee Nation celebrates Sequoyah's life as a cultural icon

    The Cherokee Nation is celebrating the life of Sequoyah and his influence as a cultural icon in a new exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum.
  • Mar 30, 2021

    Cultural pathway to connect historic Cherokee sites in downtown Tahlequah

    A destination for locals and tourists alike, downtown Tahlequah is home to several Cherokee Nation cultural and historic sites near the iconic Capitol Square. This week, the tribe announced a new project that will connect those sites and nearby resources. 
  • Mar 25, 2021

    Cherokee Nation seeking nominations for National Treasure distinction

    Cherokee Nation is seeking nominations for its esteemed National Treasure distinction. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 11, at 5 p.m.
  • Mar 15, 2021

    Newly formed Cherokee National Historical Society conducts inaugural meeting

    Seven Cherokee Nation citizens conducted the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Cherokee National Historical Society on Thursday, March 11. 
  • Mar 12, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Businesses announces new temporary home for cultural collections, archives

    Cherokee Nation Businesses is beginning work on a temporary new home for the Nation’s foremost collection of historic Cherokee-related documents and cultural artifacts from the 1700s through present day. 
  • Mar 04, 2021

    Cherokee Nation Film Office hosts short film contest OklaHomies 2: Still at Home

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office is offering a fun and entertaining way to embrace the film industry over spring break with the return of the OklaHomies short film contest.
  • Mar 02, 2021

    Cherokee National Treasure Eddie Morrison featured in new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Influenced by his Native culture, spirituality and philosophy, Cherokee National Treasure Eddie Morrison is known for his contemporary sculpture work in both stone and wood.
  • Feb 01, 2021

    CNFO announces inaugural award for Best Indigenous Short Film and cash price at deadCenter Film Festival in a new partnership

    deadCenter Film, the state’s largest film festival, announced today a partnership with the Cherokee Nation Film Office to recognize Indigenous filmmakers with the Festival’s inaugural award for Best Indigenous Short Film. 
  • Jan 27, 2021

    Cherokee Nation to disperse rare heirloom seeds beginning Feb. 1

    The Cherokee Nation will begin dispersing its limited supply of heirloom seeds Feb. 1 to tribal citizens who are interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops.
  • Jan 26, 2021

    Go “Beyond Film” with CNFO at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

    With everyone’s health and safety a priority due to the global pandemic, Sundance Film Festival is coming to YOU via Satellite Screens. Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an official Satellite Screen location for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, presented by Cherokee Nation Film Office. 
  • Jan 05, 2021

    Saline Courthouse Museum hosting “Clesta Martin Manley: The Art of Memory”

    Cherokee Nation citizen Clesta Martin Manley has explored many painting techniques, media and subjects throughout her career and has always found a way to connect her passion for art and her Cherokee heritage.
  • Dec 28, 2020

    Incredible Native American Talent Come Together to Develop A New Groundbreaking Television Series

    A project, hosted by the Barcid Foundation, has a goal of giving emerging Native American writers the opportunity to work in an all Native American writers room.
  • Dec 07, 2020

    Winners announced for 15th annual Cherokee Art Market

    The 15th annual Cherokee Art Market begins today with the announcement of this year’s winners, including Best of Show, which was awarded to Northern Arapaho/Seneca artist Dallin Maybee for “Pestilence: Covid, Smallpox, Black Plague – A Floral Gas Mask.”
  • Dec 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation unveils renderings of future Durbin Feeling Language Center, nearby efficiency homes for Cherokee speakers

    The Cherokee Nation recently unveiled renderings of the future Durbin Feeling Language Center and five new efficiency homes for Cherokee speakers that will be located next to the facility in Tahlequah.
  • Nov 30, 2020

    Industry Spotlight: Success in Front of and Behind the Camera. How Indigenous Filmmaker MorningStar Angeline Found Her Passion and Landed Big Roles

    MorningStar Angeline is a jack-of-all-trades. When it comes to film and TV, this Indigenous woman does it all.
  • Nov 25, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Film Office recognized for its groundbreaking community work at the 14th Annual LA Skins Fest

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office was recognized Sunday with the Hamilton Community Leadership Award at the 9th Annual Native American Media Awards.
  • Nov 24, 2020

    Chief Hoskin establishes ‘Cherokee Nation Advisory Committee on History and Culture’

    Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order Nov. 18 establishing the Cherokee Nation Advisory Committee on History and Culture to help ensure Cherokee art, history, and culture are presented in an accurate and authentic way.
  • Nov 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation hosts special exhibit on the first Cherokee Christmas

    The Cherokee National History Museum is sharing the story of the first Cherokee Christmas in a new exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum Nov. 17 – Jan. 2.
  • Nov 05, 2020

    Chief Chat: Celebrating Native Heritage Month

    Celebrating Native Heritage Month means celebrating who we are historically, who we are today, and who we will be in the future.
  • Nov 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation formalizes purchase of Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Oologah

    Cherokee Nation announced today plans to purchase the historic Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Rogers County. A small signing ceremony was held at the museum on Nov. 4 to coincide with Will Rogers’ birthday and formalize the acquisition from the Oklahoma Historical Society.
  • Nov 03, 2020

    Cherokee Nation opens new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum

    Cherokee Nation is showcasing the pottery of Cherokee National Treasure Jane Osti in a new exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum.
  • Oct 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation celebrates the life and photography of Jennie Ross Cobb

    The Cherokee National History Museum is celebrating the life and photography of Cherokee Nation citizen Jennie Ross Cobb in a new exhibit opening Oct. 13. Cobb was the great-granddaughter of Principal Chief John Ross and took up photography while she was a student at the Cherokee National Female Seminary in Tahlequah.
  • Oct 09, 2020

    Cherokee Art Market moves to virtual platform in 2020

    The 15th annual Cherokee Art Market was originally slated to run Oct. 10-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Cherokee Nation announced today a new virtual platform for the 15th annual Cherokee Art Market. The virtual market will run Dec. 7 – 21 and will feature premier Native American art from various tribal nations.
  • Oct 01, 2020

    Cherokee Nation debuts season 6 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People”

    The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts this week, showcasing the rich tradition and compelling modern advancements of the Cherokee people told through a documentary lens.
  • Sep 17, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center postpones reopening

    Cherokee Heritage Center announced today the postponement of its planned reopening this week. Operations were temporarily suspended mid-March due to the COVID-19 health crisis and were slated to resume Sept. 18.
  • Sep 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation receives national recognition as 2020 Tribal Destination of the Year

    Cherokee Nation was recently named as the 2020 Tribal Destination of the Year by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association.
  • Sep 17, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Film Office, OsiyoTV expand Native visibility

    The COVID-19 pandemic threatens Cherokee Nation like it does the rest of the world, but we are responding in ways that make our Nation stronger.
  • Sep 11, 2020

    Cherokee National Historical Society announces strategic plan, including transfer of ownership

    The Cherokee National Historical Society announced today its plans to partner with Cherokee Nation on a strategic plan for the long-term success of the organization.
  • Sep 11, 2020

    Native Writers Chosen for Prestigious Workshop to Take Their Careers to the Next Level

    There’s magic happening in the virtual writing room! Seven talented Native writers are participating in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and have the chance to propel their careers by taking part in the highly selective Third Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab.
  • Sep 08, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Film Office offering scholarships to advance Native talent in the film and television industry

    Cherokee Nation Film Office is helping develop Native talent in the film and television industry by offering 50 new scholarships for certification courses with the Oklahoma Film & TV Academy.
  • Sep 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces 2020 Cherokee National Treasures

    Cherokee Nation announced four Cherokee Nation citizens are receiving the distinction of Cherokee National Treasure for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture during the virtual 68th annual Cherokee National Holiday events.
  • Sep 03, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee National Holiday goes online for 2020

    Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have adapted the 2020 event to an online platform so that viewing its key elements can be enjoyed safely from the comforts of home. 
  • Aug 24, 2020

    Entries sought for 68th Cherokee National Holiday virtual inter-tribal powwow, car show

    The Cherokee Nation’s 2020 virtual inter-tribal powwow and virtual car show are seeking participants to compete for a variety of prizes during this year’s 68th Cherokee National Holiday.
  • Aug 19, 2020

    Cherokee Nation mourns passing of Cherokee National Treasure Durbin Feeling, single-largest contributor to Cherokee language since Sequoyah

     The Cherokee Nation’s single largest contributor to the Cherokee language since that of Sequoyah — Durbin Feeling — has passed away at age 74.
  • Aug 18, 2020

    Cherokee Nation welcomes two Yellowstone bison to herd in Delaware County

    The Cherokee Nation recently welcomed two bison bulls from Yellowstone to its herd in Delaware County.
  • Aug 18, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Film Office hosts Drive-in Movie Nights during Cherokee National Holiday

    The recently announced animated Cherokee language series “Inage’i” (Ee-nah-geh-ee) will premiere its pilot episode at the inaugural Drive-in Movie Nights hosted during the 68th annual Cherokee National Holiday.
  • Aug 17, 2020

    Winners announced for 25th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

    Winners of the 25th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show were announced Friday during a virtual awards ceremony hosted on the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Facebook page.
  • Aug 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation expands tourism offerings with opening of historic Saline Courthouse Museum

    After years of ongoing work to restore, preserve and modernize the structure, Cherokee Nation reopened the site Wednesday as its newest cultural museum.
  • Aug 12, 2020

    Cherokee Nation launches 68th Cherokee National Holiday website to showcase virtual competitions, share culture, language, traditional games

    The Cherokee Nation is officially kicking off the 68th Cherokee National Holiday with the launch of a redesigned Cherokee National Holiday website where the public can register to watch Holiday events online and compete for prizes.
  • Aug 07, 2020

    Be Part of Vision Maker Media’s First Indigenous Online Film Festival for FREE

    A celebration of Indigenous film and inspiring Indigenous filmmakers will be hitting your virtual screens in Vision Maker Media’s First Indigenous Online Film Festival. 
  • Aug 06, 2020

    Cherokee Nation partnering with state film office, FireThief Productions on new Cherokee language animated series pilot episode

    Production has finished on a new Cherokee language animated series pilot episode created through a partnership between the Cherokee Nation, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, and FireThief Productions, an independent film company responsible for the Emmy-winning “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” TV program.
  • Aug 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation cultural tourism sites reopen to the public

    Cherokee Nation announced today its cultural tourism sites will reopen to the public beginning Aug. 5.
  • Aug 03, 2020

    “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” recognized with four Heartland Regional Emmy Awards

    Cherokee Nation’s “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” was recently recognized with four Heartland Regional Emmy Awards during a virtual reception on Saturday, July 25.
  • Jul 30, 2020

    Indigenous Filmmakers Find New, Creative Ways To Tell Their Stories Amidst a Global Pandemic

    Life has been turned upside down because of the coronavirus, to say the least, and the same rings true for film. For Native filmmakers, one new challenge during COVID-19 is producing and maintaining authenticity in storytelling. 
  • Jul 30, 2020

    Chief Chat: New Cherokee language department connects us to who we are as a people

    Preserving the Cherokee language and growing the number of Cherokee speakers are critical to our tribe’s future. My administration and I view this as a top priority. Over the past year, we have enhanced our current language programs and expanded into new areas.
  • Jul 29, 2020

    Cherokee Nation hosts virtual graduation for Sequoyah High School

    A virtual Sequoyah High School graduation ceremony is being held Friday after careful planning and consideration by Cherokee Nation Public Health, Cherokee Nation Administration and Education Services.
  • Jul 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation postpones 15th annual Cherokee Art Market

    As the COVID-19 global health crisis continues, Cherokee Nation announced today it is postponing the 15th annual Cherokee Art Market until 2021. The market was originally slated to run Oct. 10-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
  • Jul 28, 2020

    Cherokee Nation creates new language department to focus on preserving language, generating more proficient speakers

    The Cherokee Nation is establishing a new language department that will directly oversee the tribe’s Cherokee Immersion School, a team of translators and the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program.
  • Jul 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation adds 16 bee pollinator homes to heirloom garden

    The Cherokee Nation has installed 16 new bee pollinator homes in the tribe’s heirloom garden in Tahlequah as part of a new initiative by First Lady January Hoskin to boost the population of pollinators while improving the environment.
  • Jul 22, 2020

    CHC celebrates 20th anniversary of Cherokee Humanities course, encourages fall enrollment

    The Cherokee Heritage Center is now accepting applications for its fall semester Cherokee Humanities course. The 16-week course is held on Monday evenings at CHC from 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Jul 13, 2020

    Chief Hoskin Issues Statement on Washington Football Organization taking historic step to retire team name

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. issues the following statement on the Washington football organization retiring its Native mascot team name.
  • Jul 13, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center announces winners of the 49th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale

    Winners of the 49th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale were announced Friday during a virtual awards reception hosted on the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Facebook page.
  • Jul 08, 2020

    Cherokee Nation, At-large Cherokee Advisory Committee plan virtual activities to maintain historical, cultural connections

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced today members of the At-Large Advisory Committee to guide his administration on ways to better connect with Cherokee citizens living outside the tribe’s 14-county reservation.
  • Jul 07, 2020

    Cherokee Nation postpones opening cultural tourism sites

    Cherokee Nation is postponing the planned reopening of its cultural tourism sites, originally slated to begin mid-July.
  • Jun 24, 2020

    68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday to be “Virtual Holiday”

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., announced today that the 68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday will be a “virtual Holiday” this year.
  • Jun 19, 2020

    Cherokee Nation museums, Cherokee Heritage Center announce reopening plans beginning July 15

    Cherokee Nation announced today a phased approach to reopen cultural tourism sites beginning Wednesday, July 15.
  • Jun 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation removes Confederate monuments from historic Capitol Square

    Two Confederate monuments were lifted by crane and removed from the Cherokee Nation Capitol Square in Tahlequah Saturday as directed by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., who observed from a few feet away.
  • May 29, 2020

    deadCenter Film Festival Is Going Virtual Amid Coronavirus

    With COVID-19, shelter-in-place and social distancing guidelines, many film enthusiasts worried the state’s biggest film fest would be canceled and the 20th anniversary wouldn’t be celebrated.
  • May 18, 2020

    Sequoyah High School names Choate, Turtle as 2020 valedictorian, salutatorian

    Sequoyah High School has named Boniblu Choate as the class of 2020 valedictorian and Chelbie Turtle as salutatorian.
  • May 14, 2020

    2020 Remember the Removal Bike Ride canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

    The Cherokee Nation is canceling the 2020 Remember the Removal Bike Ride in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution.
  • May 11, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center receives $25,000 grant from Oklahoma Humanities

    While public-facing operations at the Cherokee Heritage Center remain suspended, the organization is continuing its vital work with support from Oklahoma Humanities.
  • May 05, 2020

    Cherokee Nation extends deadline for National Treasure nominations

    Cherokee Nation is extending the deadline for this year’s National Treasure nominations due to the COVID-19 health crisis.
  • Apr 23, 2020

    Q&A with OklaHomies Short Film Contest Filmmakers: The Inspiration Behind “Wiped Out”

    We did a quick social-distance Q&A with Josh Mindemann, the first place winner in the shorts category. Learn about his inspiration for “Wiped Out“, a short satiric nature mockumentary on toilet paper. If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend checking it out! 
  • Apr 03, 2020

    OklaHomies Submissions Are Coming In! Enter Now, Watch Now

    You’ve gotta see these! The video submissions are rolling in and we’re cracking up or finding ourselves close to tears. Give yourself a break and take some time to watch the short film submissions for the OklaHomies Short Film Contest.
  • Apr 01, 2020

    Grab Your Smartphone, We’re Making a Movie: App Suggestions

    Have you heard about the OklaHomies Short Film Contest? While you’re at home and practicing social distancing, you can make a movie from your smartphone, no camera gear or experience required and cash prizes could be yours.
  • Mar 30, 2020

    Let’s Make a Movie! Watch the CNFO Team’s Short Film

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office is currently accepting submissions for the OklaHomies Short Film Contest. It’s fun and easy, with no camera gear or experience required. Make a movie from your smartphone and you could win a $300 Visa gift card! The short films will be judged by professional producers and directors.
  • Mar 26, 2020

    ENTER NOW: The OklaHomies Short Film Contest

    As we all work to get through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cherokee Nation Film Office, along with our sponsors Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and Tulsa Office of Film Music Arts & Culture would like to offer our fellow Oklahomans a break from all the stress, with a chance to make your own movie! 
  • Mar 24, 2020

    A Special Message from Jennifer Loren, Director of the Cherokee Nation Film Office

    Like most of you, the CNFO team is working from home and practicing social distancing in an effort to help keep us all safe and healthy because we truly know we are in this together.
  • Mar 19, 2020

    Cherokee Nation announces Remember the Removal Bike Ride participants

    Nine cyclists from across the Cherokee Nation have been selected to participate in the 2020 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June.
  • Mar 17, 2020

    Cherokee Nation temporarily closes museum locations and retail operations to public

    With the increasing spread of COVID-19, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. declared March 16 a state of emergency in the Cherokee Nation as the tribe works to keep employees, citizens and community members safe.
  • Mar 11, 2020

    Cherokee National Historical Society names interim-executive director for Cherokee Heritage Center

    The Cherokee National Historical Society Board of Directors has selected Cherokee Nation citizen Paul Buckner as the new interim-executive director of the Cherokee Heritage Center, effective immediately.
  • Mar 10, 2020

    Families enjoy free interactive activities during spring break

    Families looking for a fun, educational adventure for their children during spring break should plan to visit Cherokee Nation museums on Thursday, March 19.
  • Mar 04, 2020

    Learn About Current Film Legislation and What It Means to Tulsa

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office invites you to “Coffee and Conversation,” your chance to grab a coffee and learn about current film bills and the state of Oklahoma’s budding film industry with special guests Oklahoma House Representative Jason Dunnington, author of House Bill 3921, and Bryan Warner, Deputy Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
  • Mar 03, 2020

    Find some adventure during Sequoyah Adventure Weekend

    Is adventure pedaling your bike down new roads? Is it exploring pine-covered running trails on foot? Is it hanging out around a bonfire and telling stories under the stars?
  • Mar 03, 2020

    “Coffee and Conversation” creates open dialogue on Oklahoma’s Film Industry

    Thanks to a state rebate program, which was doubled by the state legislature last year, Oklahoma’s film industry has experienced tremendous growth and continues to be recognized as a burgeoning market for film and television production.
  • Mar 03, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center presents exclusive discussion on “American Indians in Major League Baseball: The First Fifty Years”

    The Cherokee Heritage Center is hosting an exclusive discussion on the men featured in its current exhibit, “American Indians in Major League Baseball: The First Fifty Years.”
  • Feb 28, 2020

    Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for an Indigenous Film Grant

    Do you want to make a film, but you’re not sure how to fund it? COUSIN Collective can make that happen! COUSIN is a new film collective that is currently accepting submissions for film funding.
  • Feb 27, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Youth Summit builds leadership

    There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about what our work means for the next seven generations. What we do today will not only affect my children and grandchildren, but it will also leave a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come. That’s why empowering youth is a priority for my administration.
  • Feb 25, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism announces museum programming in March and April

    Cherokee Nation is offering expanded cultural and educational opportunities at museum locations throughout March and April.
  • Feb 25, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center Awarded Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant

    The Oklahoma Historical Society is proud to announce that the Cherokee Heritage Center has been awarded a grant through the new Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.
  • Feb 24, 2020

    Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival Open for Submissions

    The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival is kicking off its second year and is now taking submissions for festival entry.
  • Feb 20, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation heirloom seeds bound for global seed vault

    With an eye toward ensuring our people would still have access to these hardy, historic heirlooms, the Cherokee Nation took action by opening a tribal seed bank. Begun in 2006, the seed bank has steadily grown and widened its scope. In the decade since, our heirloom seed program has reinvigorated the traditional crops that came across the Trail of Tears with our ancestors to Indian Territory. 
  • Feb 17, 2020

    Cherokee Family Research Center hosting March 21 genealogy workshop

    Learn more about your cultural heritage at the Cherokee Family Research Center’s genealogy workshop on Saturday, March 21. 
  • Feb 14, 2020

    Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation Film Office: One year and going strong

    Now celebrating its first full year of successful operation, CNFO is blazing trails never before seen in Indian Country. The film industry in Oklahoma is poised for growth. We are centrally located. We have four seasons across six different eco-systems. All that and we remain an affordable place to shoot television and movie projects, with tax incentives to attract projects to our state.
  • Feb 11, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center offers cultural class on round reed basketry

    Registration is now open for the Cherokee Heritage Center’s round reed basketry class on March 7.
  • Feb 06, 2020

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office Celebrates One Year

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office celebrates one year of operation, success and progress while looking forward to an even more impactful second year. 
  • Feb 06, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center hosting annual Indian Territory Days March 26-27

    Area students have the opportunity to spend an interactive day learning about the Cherokee arts, language and lifestyles of the 1890s at the Cherokee Heritage Center during Indian Territory Days on March 26-27.
  • Feb 04, 2020

    Cultural classes offered in March and May

    Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is hosting a series of cultural classes in the new year, beginning with a traditional pucker-toe moccasin making class on March 7 and a twining class on May 2.
  • Feb 04, 2020

    Cherokee Nation first tribe in U.S. to send heirloom seeds to global seed vault in Norway

    The Cherokee Nation is the first tribe in the United States to receive an invitation to deposit its traditional heirloom seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a long-term seed storage facility housed deep inside a mountain on a remote island in Norway.
  • Jan 30, 2020

    Cherokee Heritage Center seeking submissions for 49th annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale

    The Cherokee Heritage Center is accepting submissions for the 49th annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale through March 13.
  • Jan 30, 2020

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office Wraps Sundance Film Festival

    The Cherokee Nation Film Office (CNFO), in its first anniversary, is wrapping up a strong presence at Sundance Film Festival 2020 in Park City, Utah.
  • Jan 30, 2020

    Cherokee Art Market seeking art for youth competition

    Native American youth are invited to participate in the 2020 Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition and Show, scheduled for April 4 through May 2.
  • Jan 27, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to visit Florida for community outreach this weekend

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other tribal leaders will visit Orlando, Florida, for a community gathering of enrolled Cherokee Nation citizens on Saturday, Feb. 1.
  • Jan 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism announces new series featuring Cherokee artists

    Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is introducing a new series showcasing the work of talented Cherokee artists.
  • Jan 24, 2020

    Cherokee Nation to disperse rare heirloom seeds beginning Feb. 3

    The Cherokee Nation will begin dispersing its limited supply of heirloom seeds Feb. 3 to tribal citizens who are interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops.
  • Jan 22, 2020

    Cherokee Nation Film Office expanding presence at Sundance Film Festival

    Cherokee Nation Film Office is making strategic and impactful moves to further advance the presence of Native Americans in the film and television industries.
  • Jan 20, 2020

    John Ross Museum temporarily closes for renovations

    Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is temporarily closing the John Ross Museum beginning Monday, Jan. 20, as work begins to update the efficiency of the drainage system surrounding the property. 
  • Jan 15, 2020

    Cherokee National History Museum extends Cecil Dick exhibit

    The Cherokee National History Museum announced today the extension of its first temporary exhibit due to its overwhelming popularity. 
  • Jan 13, 2020

    Cherokee Nation offering grants for educational tours in spring

    Cherokee Nation is now accepting grant applications for its spring education tours. The sponsored tours provide an exclusive look at Cherokee Nation’s rich history and culture. 
  • Jan 09, 2020

    Cherokee Nation, RSU Public TV offering Cherokee language telecourse

    Cherokee Nation and Rogers State University Public TV are teaming up to launch the first televised Cherokee language learning course beginning Jan. 13.
  • Jan 08, 2020

    Cherokee Nation adds new cultural activities to museum programming

    Cherokee Nation is expanding cultural and educational opportunities at its museum locations with the addition of several new interactive programs in the new year. New programming includes make-and-take activities, artist demonstrations, story time and more.
  • Dec 20, 2019

    Cherokee Nation graduates six Cherokee speakers from language program

    The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program graduated six students Saturday, Dec. 14, during a special commencement ceremony at the Armory Municipal Center in Tahlequah. 
  • Nov 25, 2019

    Cherokee Heritage Center hosts “A Cherokee Christmas” on Dec. 7

    Experience Cherokee culture and holiday family fun during a special event at the Cherokee Heritage Center on Saturday, Dec. 7.
  • Nov 18, 2019

    Cherokee Nation filmmakers nominated for Best Short Documentary at 13th annual LA SKINS FEST

    Two short documentaries from Cherokee Nation’s Emmy award-winning series, “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” have been named finalists in the Short Documentary category at the 13th annual LA SKINS FEST, presented by COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL.
  • Nov 01, 2019

    Ollie Starr Inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

    Cherokee Nation citizen Ollie Star was inducted into the 2019 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame recently at the Oklahoma Judicial Center in Oklahoma City.
  • Nov 01, 2019

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by visiting Cherokee Nation museums

    Cherokee Nation officials are celebrating Native American Heritage Month by offering free museum admission throughout the month of November.
  • Oct 30, 2019

    Cherokee Casino Tahlequah features culture, history throughout new entertainment destination

    Cherokee Nation’s newest gaming and hospitality property, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, honors Cherokee history, culture and heritage throughout the new location.
  • Oct 15, 2019

    ‘Nanyehi’ short film to be featured at Will Rogers tribute on Nov. 2

    The “Nanyehi” short film is being showcased at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum on Nov. 2. The screening is offered as part of the annual tribute to Will Rogers, hosted by the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club.
  • Oct 12, 2019

    14th annual Cherokee Art Market recognizes Caddo Nation citizen Chase Kahwinhut Earles with Best of Show Award

    The 14th annual Cherokee Art Market kicked off Friday evening with an awards reception recognizing Caddo Nation citizen Chase Kahwinhut Earles with the Best of Show Award for “Kee-wat: Caddo Home.”
  • Sep 30, 2019

    Experience premier Native American art at the Cherokee Art Market

    The 14th annual Cherokee Art Market, featuring more than 150 elite Native American artists from across the nation, returns to Tulsa Oct. 12-13 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
  • Sep 27, 2019

    Chief Hoskin announces largest language initiative in tribe’s history

    Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Friday a $16 million investment in Cherokee language preservation – the largest language investment in the tribe’s history.
  • Sep 26, 2019

    Cherokee musical ‘Nanyehi’ returns to The Joint Nov. 15-16

    The original Cherokee musical “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward” is returning to Tulsa Nov. 15-16 at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
  • Sep 24, 2019

    “American Indians in Major League Baseball: The First Fifty Years”

    A new exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center is showcasing the impact American Indians had on Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1947.
  • Sep 20, 2019

    Cherokee Nation graduates 72 from adult education program

    The Cherokee Nation celebrated 72 graduates from the tribe’s adult education program during a special ceremony held September 19 at the Cherokee Casino Tahlequah Chota Center.
  • Sep 20, 2019

    Cherokee Nation hosting celebration of first-language Cherokee speakers

    The Cherokee Nation is hosting a celebration of first language Cherokee speakers Friday, Sept. 27 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah.
  • Sep 18, 2019

    Tribe to host fifth annual Cherokee Nation Elders Summit

    Cherokee Nation citizens 60 years of age and older are invited to participate in the fifth annual Cherokee Nation Elders Summit, taking place Sept. 24-25 in Tahlequah and Claremore. 
  • Sep 16, 2019

    Cherokee Nation welcomes 21st annual American Indian Tourism Conference to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa

    The conference is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) and is the only national conference in the U.S. dedicated to travel and tourism in and for Indian Country.
  • Sep 13, 2019

    Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program accepting applications

    The Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program is now accepting applications. The two-year language program is centered on a group language immersion experience and only accepts a limited number of applications each year.
  • Sep 12, 2019

    Cherokee Heritage Center invites students to experience Cherokee culture firsthand

    Area students are invited to experience Cherokee culture firsthand through interactive opportunities offered at the Cherokee Heritage Center.
  • Sep 06, 2019

    Cherokee Nation sharing authentic perspective on forced removal with classrooms worldwide

    Cherokee Nation is working to help transform the way Native American history is presented in classrooms. The tribe is one of many contributing to the National Museum of the American Indian’s national education initiative, Native Knowledge 360 Degrees.
  • Sep 05, 2019

    Remember the Removal Bike Ride 2020 applications available Sept. 9

    Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 2020 Remember the Removal Bike Ride from Sept. 9 – Oct. 11. The bike ride follows the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks.
  • Aug 28, 2019

    Cherokee Family Research Center hosting Five Tribes Ancestry Conference

    Explore your heritage at the second annual Five Tribes Ancestry Conference, presented Sept. 19- 21 at the Chota Conference Center inside the newly opened Cherokee Casino Tahlequah.
  • Aug 26, 2019

    Cherokee Nation announces 2019 Cherokee National Treasure honorees

    Three Cherokee Nation citizens will receive the distinction of Cherokee National Treasure for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture during the 67th Annual Cherokee National Holiday Awards Banquet on Thursday.
  • Aug 26, 2019

    Cherokee Nation museums offering free admission during tribe’s annual holiday celebration

    In celebration of the 67th annual Cherokee National Holiday, Cherokee Nation museums are offering free admission to all five locations Aug. 30 – Sept. 1.
  • Aug 26, 2019

    Meekah Roy crowned 2019-20 Miss Cherokee

    Meekah Roy, a Northeastern State University senior from Salina, is the 2019-20 Miss Cherokee.
  • Aug 23, 2019

    Cherokee Heritage Center hosting cultural activities during 67th Cherokee National Holiday

    Immerse yourself in Cherokee culture at the Cherokee Heritage Center during the 67th annual Cherokee National Holiday this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1.
  • Aug 19, 2019

    Desiree Matthews crowned 2019-20 Junior Miss Cherokee

    Cherokee Nation citizen Desiree Matthews, 16, of Watts, was crowned 2019-20 Junior Miss Cherokee after competing at the 28th Annual Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition Saturday.
  • Aug 13, 2019

    Winners announced for 24th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

    The Cherokee National Historical Society announced the winners of the 24th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show at an awards reception Friday night.
  • Aug 13, 2019

    2019-20 Little Cherokee Ambassadors crowned

    The 2019-20 Little Cherokee Ambassadors were crowned on Aug. 10 in Tahlequah, kicking off the first official event of the 67th Cherokee National Holiday.
  • Aug 08, 2019

    Cherokee Nation celebrates opening of new museum

    Cherokee Nation today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Cherokee National History Museum.
  • Aug 02, 2019

    Historical Cherokee musical seeking cast of 30

    The historical Cherokee musical “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward” is hosting a casting call to support the musical’s Nov. 15-16 production at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
  • Aug 02, 2019

    McSpadden, Cox tennis duo helps Team USA capture the Gordon Trophy

    Cherokee Nation citizen Vance McSpadden and tennis doubles partner Ron Cox helped Team USA capture the Gordon Trophy as part of the annual international seniors tennis competition between Canada and the United States.
  • Aug 01, 2019

    Cherokee Nation to host Traditional Native Games competition in Jay

    The Cherokee Nation will host its 14th annual Traditional Native Games competition Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Sam Hider Health Center in Jay.
  • Jul 08, 2019

    Cherokee Nation celebrates 40th anniversary of regained ownership of historical structures

    A new exhibit at the Cherokee National Prison Museum is showcasing the history behind the structures and their evolution to serving as influential museums within the tribe’s tourism offerings today.
  • Mar 28, 2019

    “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts newest season on April 7

    Season five of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts April 7, bringing even more documentary-style profiles on the people, places, heritage, history and culture of the Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee people.
  • Feb 19, 2019

    “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” showcasing special features at major film festivals nationwide

    The producers of Cherokee Nation’s Emmy award-winning documentary series, “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” have been selected to screen their short films at several major film festivals in 2019.
  • Jan 23, 2019

    Cherokee Nation Film Office established to market the Cherokee Nation as a film destination, promote Native American filmmaking

    The people, places, history and culture of the Cherokee Nation could soon be featured on the big screen with the launch of the Cherokee Nation Film Office.
  • Apr 27, 2018

    Cherokee Nation begins renovations on Cherokee National Capitol building

    Cherokee Nation is beginning interior renovations of the Cherokee National Capitol building. The renovations will help prepare the building to serve as a museum site in future years.
  • Mar 26, 2015

    Cherokee National Capitol building undergoing masonry restoration

    Nearly 150 years after construction, the Cherokee National Capitol building is undergoing masonry restoration to ensure the integrity of the building is strong for years to come.
  • Feb 03, 2015

    Cherokee Nation launches monthly program highlighting people, places, history and culture

    “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” is a new monthly, 30-minute news magazine-style program featuring the people, places, history and culture of the Cherokee Nation. “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” is hosted by Emmy-winning journalist and Cherokee Nation citizen Jennifer Loren, a former longtime anchor at KOTV, News on 6.
  • May 29, 2014

    Wear Cherokee apparel June 5, receive free museum admission

    Twenty-five years ago, Cherokee Nation officials regained ownership of the tribe’s original Capitol, Supreme Court and prison buildings after losing them in 1906 due to the Curtis Act of 1898, which abolished tribal governments.
  • May 01, 2013

    Cherokee Nation returns cupola during restoration of its capitol

    Cherokee Nation officials celebrated the placing of a replica cupola to the Cherokee National Capitol after an absence of 85 years. 
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