Cherokee Phoenix http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/RssFeed.aspx Copyright 2010, Cherokee Phoenix The most current and accurate source of Cherokee news, culture and language. Find complete coverage and breaking news about issues concerning Cherokee people including Cherokee Nation tribal council meetings, pending court cases, health and education information, reader and staff opinions, and Cherokee athletes and traditional games. en-us bryan-pollard@cherokee.org website@cherokee.org Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:42:00 CST Fri, 27 2012 11:40:41 CST Newspapers Cherokee Phoenix Generator v1.0 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html 1440 Council confirms Hembree as attorney general http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5911 News Former Tribal Council attorney Todd Hembree is sworn in at a Jan. 26 special council meeting. Fri, 27 2012 11:40:41 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5911 Rules Committee selects new officers, chairs http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5910 Council The new speaker, deputy speaker and secretary have to be confirmed at full council. Fri, 27 2012 11:32:08 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5910 Annual Tulsa Indian Art Festival accepting entries http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5909 Culture The 26th annual Tulsa Indian Art Festival is Feb. 16, 17, 18 in Glenpool. Fri, 27 2012 08:15:23 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5909 Native American Pre-Law Day promotes law careers http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5908 Education High school and undergraduate students invited to Native American Pre-Law Day at University of Tulsa on March 3. Fri, 27 2012 08:10:30 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5908 BIE schools can apply for Green Ribbon program http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5907 Education The program provides national recognition for schools using outstanding environmental programs and techniques. Fri, 27 2012 08:05:56 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5907 Luper sets sights on playing professional basketball http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5906 Sports Cherokee Nation citizen Kevi Luper continues to excel at the college level but has professional hoops aspirations. Fri, 27 2012 07:40:44 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5906 Election Commission seeks final financial reports http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5905 News The Cherokee Nation Election Commission will hold an open meeting in February to discuss recommendations and possible changes that need to be made to the current election laws and policies. Thu, 26 2012 11:25:11 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5905 CN scholarship recipients help at Will Rogers Museum http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5904 Education Students must volunteer one hour of service to the Cherokee Nation or non-profit entity for every $100 they receive in scholarship funding. Thu, 26 2012 08:06:13 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5904 Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative to host herb growing training http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5903 News The class to teach people how to grow herbs commonly used in the kitchen is Jan. 31 in Okmulgee. Thu, 26 2012 08:04:53 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5903 Students compete in Language Bowl competition http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5902 Education Students from within the Cherokee Nation compete armed with their knowledge of the Cherokee language. Thu, 26 2012 07:59:07 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5902 Maryetta School offers virtual school http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5901 Education From their home computers, students are able to interact with teachers to complete state-accredited courses. Thu, 26 2012 07:56:40 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5901 4 Baker donors hired by his administration http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5900 News Some donors were hired as new employees, while others were hired with employment agreements. Wed, 25 2012 08:45:16 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5900 Tennessee River memorial for Cherokees short on funds http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5899 Culture A planned memorial for Cherokee people who were removed to Indian Territory through eastern Tennessee faces a funding shortage. Wed, 25 2012 08:09:49 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5899 Byrd sworn in as Dist. 1 councilor http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5898 Council Joe Byrd will serve as the representative for the district’s Seat 1 until August 2013. Wed, 25 2012 08:01:03 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5898 Apartment rentals available in Tahlequah and Pryor http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5897 News The apartments are for citizens of federally recognized tribes, but Cherokee Nation citizens will be given preference. Tue, 24 2012 08:17:38 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5897 Cherokee Phoenix Radio celebrates 1st year http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5896 News Phoenix staff members plan to expand the show to other markets in northeast Oklahoma. Tue, 24 2012 08:10:29 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5896 Phoenix board member appointed to valuation committee http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5895 News Robert Thompson joins the Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to represent the interests of the Western Energy Alliance. Tue, 24 2012 08:08:41 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5895 Immersion school officials earmark charter funds http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5894 Education The Cherokee Language Immersion School will use its initial state funding for technology availability and personnel costs. Tue, 24 2012 08:00:08 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5894 BREAKING: Pipe bombs explode at propane company http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5893 News An estimated three pipe bombs exploded in Stilwell, Okla., during the early morning hours of Jan. 23 at Anderson’s Gas and Propane. Mon, 23 2012 17:13:25 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5893 CN to host Environmental Festival in April http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5892 News The Cherokee Nation’s Environmental Programs will host an Environmental Festival on April 13. Mon, 23 2012 11:22:03 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5892 Cherokee Phoenix Radio January 22, 2012 http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5891 News Cherokee Phoenix Radio January 22, 2012 Mon, 23 2012 10:52:19 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5891 CNI honored with Bell Premier Supplier Award http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5890 News Bell Helicopter recognizes Cherokee Nation Industries as one of its top suppliers. Mon, 23 2012 08:45:23 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5890 Bailey strives to bring businesses to CN http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5889 News Consultant Mike Bailey was contracted to help create jobs for the Cherokee Nation. Mon, 23 2012 08:25:42 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5889 Sequoyah band grows with immersion students’ inclusion http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5888 Education Its director hopes students will join at an earlier age and stay with it. Mon, 23 2012 08:06:48 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5888 SWEET POWER to host women and teen expo http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5887 News The event is to educate women and young girls in a number of areas, including self-defense. Fri, 20 2012 08:07:52 CST http://cninterdev1.cherokee.local/Article/Index/5887