Assuming cherokee is required, and values is required, the following 144 results were found.
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Standing against a threat to clean water on the Cherokee Nation Reservation
Cherokee values tell us we have a duty to protect the land and waters that bring life to the whole community. Osiyo, At Cherokee Nation, we have a long history of supporting farmers and ranchers. From distributing relief payments to farm and food...
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New School Year Brings New Opportunity
to welcome new leadership to SHS. Clint Hall joins as principal this fall, bringing energy, vision, and respect for Cherokee values from his tenure at Chouteau schools. Under his and Superintendent Terry Heustis’ combined leadership, the school is...
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Protecting Our People through Human Trafficking Awareness
and open conversations matter. Human trafficking thrives in the shadows. By bringing it into the light, we live out our Cherokee values, and we protect our most vulnerable. We are a government that stands up for one another and refuses to look away....
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Self-Governance Lights the Way to Better Care
is stronger because we design and deliver programs in health care, education, housing, and justice that reflect our Cherokee values. I recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to share this fact: Cherokee Nation can spend...
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New Partnership Means Expanded Health Care Access for Veterans
In an age where cooperation is essential to address the many challenges facing our people, I am excited about a new agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to open a VA clinic within Cherokee Nation’s Vinita...
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Cherokee Nation citizen Travis Owens has been named president of the board of directors for the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association. The national organization works to define, introduce, grow and sustain tourism efforts that honor...
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Chief-Elect Hoskin, Deputy Chief-Elect Warner name cabinet
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief-Elect Bryan Warner are pleased to announce their executive cabinet, six pioneering leaders who will propel the tribe forward over the next four years. “This team...
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Cherokee Nation pledges $50K to United Way
TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation and its businesses presented a $50,000 check to the Tulsa Area United Way to help kick off the agency’s 2020 campaign. Through annual contributions and employee volunteers, the tribe has supported the nonprofit...
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Breaking through isolation created by rare diseases
The Cherokee identity, in all its rich complexity, grows from common values and a shared cultural heritage. An important aspect of Cherokee culture is encapsulated in the spirit of Gadugi — the recognition of shared hardships and the collective goal of...
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Native graduates have the right to wear eagle feathers, tribal regalia
Education has always been sacred to the Cherokee people. Investing in education was one of the first and highest priorities for Cherokee Nation after the Trail of Tears. Despite the extreme hardships of that time, we quickly established schools in our...
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Osiyo, Oklahoma’s robust nonprofit sector plays a vital role in the social and economic well-being of our great state. They provide services and resources, and contribute to our economic stability. Oklahoma nonprofit organizations are the voice of the...
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A Visionary Investment in Cancer Care
Cancer is a terrible disease that has taken an especially harmful toll on Native Americans. Each year, there are nearly 400 cancer cases within the Cherokee Nation health system, and nationwide, American Indians have some of the lowest cancer survival...
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Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Bryan Warner selected as one of NSU's 2024 Centurions
Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, Northeastern State University alumnus, has been selected by NSU for the 2024 class of Centurions. Those recognized by NSU as Centurions embody strong leadership and community values. TAHLEQUAH, Okla....
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Building the Foundation Our Children Deserve
Cherokee Nation remains deeply committed to protecting our culture, preserving our history and strengthening families for future generations. Among the most vulnerable are our children, who depend on us so that they feel supported and safe. Osiyo,...
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Leaders from the Cherokee Nation, Sequoyah High School, Bureau of Indian Education, the Native American Agriculture Fund, and the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship celebrated Thursday a partnership to start a new agriculture education program at the high...
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Harm Reduction is a Key Tool for Healing Addiction and Restoring Communities
— sons, daughters, parents, and friends who might otherwise have been lost to this epidemic. Our approach is rooted in Cherokee values of compassion and respect. Rather than stigmatizing those struggling with addiction, we meet them wherever they are in...
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Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced former District 5 Councilor E.O. Smith as the tribe’s Special Ambassador for Youth Athletics during a ceremony surrounded by youth. MARBLE CITY, Okla. — Cherokee...
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Caring for Our Communities by Caring for Our Animals
this project and having a hand in bringing it to life. Pet Partners is a community-driven solution deeply rooted in our Cherokee values. We are directly investing in the frontline organizations already doing this vital work, trusted partners who...
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Leaders of state’s largest tribal nations endorse Joy Hofmeister for Oklahoma Governor
Leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma announced today they officially endorse State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister as Oklahoma’s next Governor, citing her respect for tribal sovereignty and her commitment to work with the...
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Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation filed a federal lawsuit in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma naming Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt; his recently appointed special prosecutor, Russ Cochran;...