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OPINION: America at 250 and the Cherokee Nation | Opinion
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (804+ words) As the United States approaches the America 250 celebration, Cherokee people reflect on this anniversary from a perspective far older than the founding of the United States itself. For the Cherokee Nation, our history did not begin with the Declaration of…...
A new era of local news: Adam Chase leads KFOR's "The Breakdown'
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (337+ words) Cherokee Nation Citizen Adam Chase, KFOR-TV's vice president and general manager, is leading a new effort in a reimagined newscast at KFOR named "The Breakdown." OKLAHOMA CITY " Cherokee Nation citizen Adam Chase is leading a new effort in a reimagined…...
Interior permanently strikes 2025 opinion on UKB trust land
3+ week, 4+ day ago (600+ words) The Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building is located in Washington, D. C. Recently, the U. S. Department of Interior permanently withdrew a suspended 2025 opinion that declared the Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians equal successors to the CN's…...
Hoskin names Jerri Killer to lead housing program, Enlow takes advisory role
3+ week, 5+ day ago (512+ words) Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. names Jerri Killer as Executive Director of Housing Programs." TAHLEQUAH "Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on June 4 named Jerri Killer of Tahlequah as executive director of Housing Programs, succeeding Todd Enlow, who will transition to…...
Council committee backs election code reforms
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (952+ words) On May 28, the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council's Rules Committee supported election code reforms recommended by a special workgroup." TAHLEQUAH " Cherokee Nation lawmakers on May 28 pushed forward election code reforms recommended by a legislative workgroup chaired by Tribal Councilor Candessa Tehee....
OPINION: Restoring opportunity through reentry support
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) Book banning is not new. A small minority seeking to decide " Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the women who have shaped our lives with st" For too many people across the country, a criminal record becomes a…...
Volunteer firefighter and business owner balances two passions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (74+ words) cherokeephoenix. org Small town, Big impact: Adair County leaders win statewide recognition Cherokee Nation recognizes 13 educators as part of "Teacher of the Year" Awards Tribe celebrates 18 years of supporting rural firefighters across reservation Cherokee Nation to host expungement expo, Chief…...
Grief, healing spark Masters" enterprise
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (626+ words) Cherokee Nation citizen Jaime Masters is the founder of 826 & Co. which produces a line of skin and hair care products." Jaime Masters formulates and develops all products marketed under the 826 & Co. label." Everything got a little muddy during this fun…...
Cherokee journalist named a Niemen Foundation for Journalism fellow
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (368+ words) Cherokee journalist Graham Brewer is among 22 journalists included in the 89th cohort of Nieman Fellows." CAMBRIDGE, Mass. " The Nieman Foundation for Journalism has selected 22 "talented'journalists from around the world as members of the Class of 2027 including Cherokee journalist, Graham Brewer." "I'm…...
Oklahoma, Freedmen and the Promise of a New Day" Juneteenth panel discussion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) Descendants of Freedmen of Five Tribes Association President Marilyn Vann shares remarks during a Black History Month celebration held Feb. 11, 2025, at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa. She will take part in panel discussion in Oklahoma City on June 18 to…...