http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5999 2/22/2012 9:11:03 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 Immersion School performs concert http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5999_ImmersionConcertImage-M.jpg Immersion students perform a concert at Brushy School. ImmersionConcert1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5999_ImmersionConcertImage-S.jpg ImmersionConcert ImmersionConcert rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/BrushySchoolImmersionConcert.mp4 2012-02-22 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5998 2/22/2012 9:01:24 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 CN Roads Program working on Barber Road http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5998_nws_120208_BarberRoad1_wc-M.jpg Glover Construction workers remove dirt and rock to create a drainage ditch for the 2.5 mile Barber Road being constructed in southeastern Cherokee County. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BarberRoad http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5997 2/22/2012 8:43:02 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 2013 Indian Affairs budget request maintains prior levels http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5997_nws_120213_IndianAffairs-M.jpg Native American leaders meet with President Barack Obama back in 2010 in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO BIAEducation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5996 2/22/2012 8:30:42 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 Art exhibition addresses Oklahoma water issues http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5996_Brief_120210_WaterArt-M.jpg The exhibition “H2OK: Native Responses to Water Issues in Oklahoma” is set to run through March 10 in the MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council in Norman, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO H2OWater http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5995 2/22/2012 8:28:07 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 CN offers heirloom seeds to citizens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5995_nws_120110_Seeds2-M.jpg Caidlen Dunham, of Jay, stands in front of Cherokee Colored Flour Corn that she and her father planted. The seeds came from the tribe’s seed bank project. COURTESY PHOTO HeirloomSeeds1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5995_nws_120110_Seeds1-M.jpg Former Cherokee Nation Natural Resources intern Jamie Loy holds a Cherokee heirloom Georgia Candy Roaster Squash growing in the tribe’s garden in Tahlequah, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO HeirloomSeeds2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5994 2/22/2012 8:18:16 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-22 National Treasure teaches class to save weaving http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5994_art_120215_CherokeeWeavers1-M.jpg Weaving student Janice Dearman strings yarn through a tabletop loom during a Feb. 11 loom weaving class at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Weavers1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5994_art_120215_CherokeeWeaver-M.jpg Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Ice, center, and students Katie Penland and Candessa Tehee, right, assemble a two-harness floor loom at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah, Okla. The loom is on long-term loan from the Cherokee Heritage Center. Assisting the weavers was CHC Museum Curator Mickel Yantz. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Weavers2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5994_art_120215_CherokeeWeavers2-M.jpg Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Ice, left, checks the work of student Janice Dearman during a Feb. 11 loom weaving class at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Weavers3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5993 2/21/2012 4:19:38 PM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Cherokee Phoenix celebrates 184 years http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5993_Phoenix184-M.jpg The first issue of the newspaper was printed on Feb. 21, 1828, in New Echota, Cherokee Nation (now Georgia), and edited by Elias Boudinot. CherokeePhoenix http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5992 2/21/2012 10:18:59 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Feb. 19, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5991 2/21/2012 8:14:32 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 College Resource Center more than scholarships http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5991_edu_120215_CollegeRes-M.jpg College outreach specialist Ashlee Chaudoin, left, shows Susan Hall and Christopher Thompson where to find additional scholarships online in the College Resource Center in Tahlequah, Okla. Hall and Thompson are non-traditional freshmen at Northeastern State University. TODD CROW/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CollegeResourceCenter1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5990 2/21/2012 8:09:32 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Census shows increase in Cherokee respondents http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5989 2/21/2012 8:05:44 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Litefoot appointed NCAIED interim president http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5988 2/21/2012 8:03:24 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Let’s Move initiative shows promise in Indian Country http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5987 2/21/2012 7:57:52 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-21 Expert gardener shares knowledge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5987_peo_120207_Gardener2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen and employee Nancy Rackliff balances herself over a creek while getting water for plants in the Cherokee Nation garden, located next to the Council House in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Gardener1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5987_peo_120207_Gardener1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen and expert gardener Tony Harris explains the meaning of the name behind the Hearts-a-bustin' plant during a presentation at the tribe’s garden in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Gardener2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5987_peo_120207_Gardener3-M.jpg Cherokee Nation employee Mark Dunham carefully removes a Hearts-a-bustin’ plant from its pot to plant it in the Cherokee Nation garden in Tahlequah, Okla. The plant was brought from Georgia by expert gardener Tony Harris of Atlanta. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Gardener3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5987_peo_120207_Gardener2-S.jpg Gardener CherokeeGardener rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/ExpertChGardener.mp4 2012-02-21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5986 2/17/2012 11:34:17 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Cherokee Phoenix Reader Survey Results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5984 2/17/2012 11:25:03 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Cherokee Nation Economic Impact Report http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5983 2/17/2012 11:16:51 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Feb. 2012 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5983_2012-02-01-M.jpg February 2012 February2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5982 2/17/2012 9:31:30 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Archives, libraries and museums conference scholarships available http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5981 2/17/2012 9:25:59 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 3rd Hard Rock tower to cost $50M http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5981_mon_120210_HardRock-M.jpg Flintco Constructive Solutions workers shore up a concrete slab for the fifth floor of the third tower at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa on Feb. 2 in Catoosa, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX HardRockTower1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5980 2/17/2012 9:20:49 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Cherokee language class offered at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5980_Brief_120213_LanguageVonore_wc-M.jpg Cherokee language instructor Shirley Oswalt will be teaching a language class Feb. 20 and 27 and March 5 and 12 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. ARCHIVE PHOTO ShirleyOswalt http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5979 2/17/2012 9:12:10 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 Councilors excluded from CNB board meeting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5978 2/17/2012 8:37:20 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 CHC enrolling students for beginners pottery class http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5977 2/17/2012 8:16:38 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-17 10-year-old girl yearns for service dog http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5977_hth_120208_TexasGirl2_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Elizabeth Studer and her mother Lissa visit the Cherokee Nation Complex during their trip to Tahlequah, Okla., from Austin, Texas. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TexasGirl1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5977_hth_120208_TexasGirl1_jc_md-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Elizabeth Studer, who suffers from cerebral palsy, visits the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla., with her mother Lissa. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TexasGirl2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5977_hth_120208_TexasGirl2_jc-S.jpg TexasGirlVideo TexasGirl rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/Palsy.mp4 2012-02-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5976 2/16/2012 8:32:26 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-16 Joint Tri-Council holding art contest http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5975 2/16/2012 8:25:01 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-16 CN receives $29M housing grant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5974 2/16/2012 8:14:17 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-16 Cherokee soldier looks forward to coming home http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5974_peo_120214_CherokeeSoldier2-M.jpg Lt. Col. Michael Vickrey poses with an American flag in Afghanistan. COURTESY PHOTO CherokeeSoldier1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5974_peo_120214_Cherokee2-M.jpg Lt. Col. Michael Vickrey CherokeeSoldier2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5974_peo_120214_CherokeeSoldier3-M.jpg Michael Vickrey, of Norman, Okla., poses with a squad of French soldiers in Afghanistan. COURTESY PHOTO CherokeeSoldier3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5973 2/16/2012 7:56:59 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-16 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Sixkiller: Cherokee language key to Cherokee identity http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5973_art_120208_Translator1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist Dennis Sixkiller translates a children’s story from English to Cherokee. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TranslatorsDSixkiller1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5973_art_120208_Translator2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist Dennis Sixkiller translates a children’s story from English to Cherokee. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TranslatorsSixkiller2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5972 2/16/2012 7:22:12 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-16 CN makes billion-dollar economic impact http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5972_nws_120215_EconomicImpact1-M.jpg Principal Chief Bill John Baker speaks to local and state leaders about the Cherokee Nation’s economic impact in Oklahoma on Feb. 15 in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX EcoImpact1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5972_nws_120215_EconomicImpact2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Direct Output for the 14-county jurisdiction. EcoImpact2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5972_nws_120215_EconomicImpact3-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Direct Income for the 14-county jurisdiction EcoImpact3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5972_nws_120215_EconomicImpact4-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Direct Employment for the 14-county jurisdiction EcoImpact4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5972_nws_120215_EconomicImpact5-M.jpg Total Economic Impact for the 14-county jurisdiction EcoImpact5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5971 2/15/2012 11:00:10 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Tribe’s WIC Office to provide summer nutrition cards http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5970 2/15/2012 9:31:00 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Sequoyah Schools accepting enrollment applications http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5969 2/15/2012 8:54:52 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Counseling available to Cherokee combat vets http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5968 2/15/2012 8:43:40 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Sequoyah National Research Center offering summer internships http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5967 2/15/2012 8:38:22 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Cherokee National Treasure to teach pottery class http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5966 2/15/2012 7:59:27 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-15 Stomp ground members seek justice for vandalism http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5966_nws_120208_Echota1-M.jpg ATV tracks run through the Echota Ceremonial Ground's sacred dance site, following the 2010 vandalism of the grounds in Park Hill, Okla. Echota members are still looking for justice in the case. COURTESY PHOTO Echota1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5966_nws_120208_Echota2-M.jpg A storage shed is badly damaged during a 2010 vandalism of the Echota Ceremonial Ground in Park Hill, Okla. Many items inside were damaged beyond repair. COURTESY PHOTO Echota2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5966_nws_120208_Echota3-M.jpg Cherokee stickball sticks were some of the items set fire during the 2010 vandalism of the Echota Ceremonial Ground in Park Hill, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO Echota3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5965 2/14/2012 8:57:12 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-14 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Feb. 12, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5964 2/14/2012 8:08:50 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-14 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Curiosity leads Feeling to Cherokee literacy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5964_art_120125_Translator2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist Durbin Feeling prepares students for testing in his Cherokee literature text class at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TRanslatorsFeeling1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5964_art_120125_Translator3-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist Durbin Feeling passes out papers for the Cherokee literature text course he teaches at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TranslatorsFeeling2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5964_art_120125_Translator1-M.jpg Durbin Feeling TranslatorsFeeling3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5963 2/14/2012 8:01:52 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-14 Nike Air Native N7 shoe available via tribal wellness programs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5963_brief_120202_NikeShoes(rev)-M.jpg The Nike Air Native N7 is the result of years of collaborative research development and fit testing in partnership with the American Indian community, which determined that Native people on average have a wider and taller foot than most non-Natives. COURTESY PHOTO NikeShoes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5962 2/14/2012 7:56:48 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-14 Ecotrust accepting indigenous leadership nominations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5961 2/14/2012 7:40:55 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-14 NSU students create Cherokee Language Happy Hour http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5961_edu_120206_Zones2_tj-M.jpg Karen and Bruce Gaddis, left, use Cherokee and English menus at the Boomerang Café in Tahlequah, Okla., to order food. On Jan. 28, Northeastern State University students created a Cherokee Language Happy Hour at the café by translating the English menu to Cherokee. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX LanguageZones1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5961_edu_120206_Zones1_tj-M.jpg Dr. Leslie Hannah, Northeastern State University Cherokee programs director, helps a waitress pronounce Cherokee words on a Boomerang Café menu on Jan. 28 in Tahlequah, Okla. NSU students created a Cherokee Language Happy Hour at the café by translating the English menu to Cherokee. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX LanguageZones2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5961_edu_120206_Zones2_tj-S.jpg LanguageZones Language Zones rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/BoomerangChLanguage.mp4 2012-02-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5960 2/13/2012 10:55:56 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-13 Tribal council and committee meetings postponed http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5959 2/13/2012 9:08:09 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-13 3-day NIEA legislative summit begins http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5958 2/13/2012 9:05:47 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-13 Art exhibition addresses Oklahoma water issues http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5957 2/13/2012 8:54:01 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-13 Veterans center at Tribal Complex nears next phase http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5957_nws_120209_VetCenter2_rs-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation’s flag flaps in the background as Sam Bendabout, left, Markus Terrapin, middle, and Lenny Leach place structural insulated panels on the roof of the new Veterans Service Center, which is under construction on the Tribal Complex in Tahlequah OK. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX VetCenter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5956 2/10/2012 8:56:44 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-10 Cherokee language class set for Collinsville area http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5955 2/10/2012 8:47:14 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-10 CN Child Support Services nearing 5th anniversary http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5954 2/10/2012 8:39:06 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-10 Humane Society seeks homes for pets http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5953 2/10/2012 8:16:35 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-10 CN maintaining Sequoyah orphan cemetery http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5953_art_120207_Cemetery2_rs-M.jpg All of the stones used as grave markers at the Sequoyah orphan cemetery in Tahlequah, Okla., are salvaged stones from the third floor of the old Cherokee Nation jail. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX OrphanCemetery1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5953_art_120207_Cemetery1_rs-M.jpg There were 32 grave sites found in the Sequoyah orphan cemetery in Tahlequah, Okla. Each marker serves as a representation to remember those who are there. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX OrphanCemetery2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5953_art_120207_Cemetery2_rs-S.jpg OrphanCemeteryVideo Orphan Cemetery rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/OrphanCemetery.mp4 2012-02-10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5952 2/9/2012 9:05:32 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-09 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Translator strives to keep Cherokee language relevant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5952_art_120125_TranslatorCrawler2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist David Crawler weighs a word choice during a translation from English to Cherokee. Crawler works for the CN translation department in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TranslatorCrawler1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5952_art_120125_TranslatorCrawler3-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialist David Crawler discusses a translation with a colleague while working on a document in the tribe’s translation department in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TranslatorCrawler2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5952_art_120125_TranslatorCrawler-M.jpg David Crawler TranslatorCrawler3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5951 2/9/2012 8:46:47 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-09 AAIP to host obesity prevention conference http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5950 2/9/2012 8:35:52 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-09 Interior seeks comments on Cobell land consolidation plan http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5949 2/9/2012 8:24:00 AM daily Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-09 CNF to create Cherokee–language focused reading center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5949_edu_120208_AudioBooks-M.jpg Cherokee elder Wynema Smith reads to students at the Cherokee Language Immersion School in Tahlequah, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO AudioBooks1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5948 2/8/2012 2:51:48 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 Emotional adoption case may weigh state, fed law http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5947 2/8/2012 2:41:58 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 4 ex-employees sue chief for wrongful termination http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5946 2/8/2012 2:21:24 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 AG Office warns council on sex offender bill http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5945 2/8/2012 11:46:24 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 Nolan named interim medical director for CN Health services http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5944 2/8/2012 8:17:59 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 NACTEP provides educational benefits for Cherokees http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5943 2/8/2012 8:13:13 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 Luper sets Summit League career scoring record http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5942 2/8/2012 8:09:21 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-08 Cherokee National Historical Society searches for executive director http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5942_art_120207_Tilley-M.jpg Cherokee Heritage Center Executive Director Carey Tilley discusses where the Cherokee Female Seminary was located in relation to the Cherokee National Museum in this 2010 photo. Tilley has resigned from the CHC for a job in Rock Hill, S.C. ARCHIVE PHOTO Tilley1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5941 2/7/2012 8:27:13 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-07 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Cherokee Bible led Sixkiller down translator path http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5941_art_120111_NEWSixkiller-1-M.jpg Anna Sixkiller TranslatorsSixkiller2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5941_art_120111_NEWSixkiller-3-M.jpg The six translation specialists in the Cherokee Nation’s translation department translate documents, signs, books and other printed items from English into Cherokee. TranslatorsSixkiller1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5940 2/7/2012 8:19:15 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-07 Trans-Siberian Orchestra to play ‘The Joint’ March 23 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5939 2/7/2012 8:14:33 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-07 Tribe’s Learn and Serve sees federal budget cut http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5939_edu_120202_LearnServe3-M.jpg Students from Sallisaw Central School take a break from planting trees along the Summerfield Road during a Global Youth Service Day in 2004 that was sponsored by Cherokee Nation’s Learn and Serve program and Community Services. COURTESY PHOTO LearnServe1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5939_edu_120202_LearnServe1-M.jpg Students from Sallisaw Central School stand next to the Summerfield Road sign during a Global Youth Service Day in 2004 that was sponsored by Cherokee Nation’s Learn and Serve program and Community Services. The students and sponsors planted trees along the Summerfield Road, which the tribe built. COURTESY PHOTO LearnServe2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5938 2/6/2012 11:19:43 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-06 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Feb. 5, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5937 2/6/2012 8:48:35 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-06 ‘Sapulpa Harvest Meal’ event to teach youth gardening and farming http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5935 2/6/2012 8:07:02 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-06 8 councilors named to CNB board http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5935_cou_120201_CNBAdvisoryBoard-M.jpg Tribal Councilor Chuck Hoskin Jr. emphasizes the need for an reasonable count of the population during a discussion in the Jan. 26 Rules Committee meeting in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CouncilCNB1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5934 2/3/2012 8:14:19 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-03 Cherokee Elder Care to host legislature breakfast http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5933 2/3/2012 8:11:18 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-03 CN to assist with citizenship applications in Jay http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5932 2/3/2012 8:06:23 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-03 Cost of Baker inauguration analyzed http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5932_nws_120201_Inaguration-M.jpg A near-capacity crowd watches Principal Chief Bill John Baker’s inauguration on Nov. 6 at Sequoyah Schools’ “The Place Where They Play” gym in Tahlequah, Okla. According to the administration, the cost per person at the inauguration was $15.54. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX InaugurationCost1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5931 2/3/2012 7:59:21 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-03 Women & Teen Girl Expo raises funds for Help-In-Crisis http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5931_nws_120201_SweetPower1_rs-M.jpg Jyme Lowe of Help-In-Crisis shares an experience of witnessing and averting domestic violence during a session at the Jan. 28 Women & Teen Girl Expo in the Tahlequah (Okla.) Community Building. The expo helped raised funds for Help-In-Crisis in honor of the National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SweetPower1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5931_nws_120201_SweetPower2_rs-M.jpg Glinda Pade, left, hugs Lacey Crawford in between rounds of a self-defense demonstration at the Women & Teen Girl Expo on Jan. 28 at the Tahlequah (Okla.) Community Building. Crawford, with the local Dawg Pound Fight Academy, is ranked 37th in the world for women’s boxing. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SweetPower2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5931_nws_120201_SweetPower1_rs-S.jpg SweetPower SweetPower rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/SweetPower.mp4 2012-02-08 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5930 2/2/2012 4:03:01 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-02 BREAKING: Plumb resigns from Election Commission http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5930_nws_120202_PlumbResigns-M.jpg Supreme Court Justice Troy Wayne Poteete, right, swears in Susan Plumb, center, on Aug. 22 as a Cherokee Nation Election Commissioner in the Tribal Council Chambers in Tahlequah, Okla. Plumb tendered her resignation from the Election Commission on Feb. 2 with an effective date of Feb. 14. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Plumb1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5929 2/2/2012 8:49:51 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-02 Artists wanted for the CN holiday art contest http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5928 2/2/2012 8:44:55 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-02 Sequoyah senior signs to play college baseball http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5928_Kirkpatrick2-M.jpg Sequoyah Schools senior Eric Kirkpatrick signs a letter of intent with Connors State College in Warner, Okla. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEQUOYAH SCHOOLS Kirkpatrick2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5928_EricKirkpatrick25-M.jpg Sequoyah Schools senior Eric Kirkpatrick has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Connors State College in Warner. COURTESY PHOTO Kirkpatrick3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5927 2/2/2012 8:16:37 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-02 First Nations accepting Youth and Culture Fund applications http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5926 2/2/2012 8:03:44 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-02 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Cherokee translator making up for lost time http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5926_TranslatorGraphic-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialists are, from left, Dennis Sixkiller, Anna Sixkiller, David Pettit, Durbin Feeling, John Ross and Phyllis Edwards. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5926_art_120111_Translator1-M.jpg Cherokee translation specialist Phyllis Edwards is part of an effort to bridge the generation gap that exists for Cherokee speakers. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators9 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5925 2/1/2012 2:26:08 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-01 Cherokee Phoenix Radio January 29, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5924 2/1/2012 8:36:35 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-01 Volunteers needed to document Trail of Tears http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5923 2/1/2012 8:28:33 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-01 Cherokee Basket Weaver’s Association to host art classes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5922 2/1/2012 8:06:43 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-02-01 Feb. 2012 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5922_CherokeePhoenixFeb11web-M.jpg February 2012 Feb2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5921 1/31/2012 2:51:57 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 CHEROKEE TRANSLATORS: Preserving the Cherokee language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5921_TranslatorGraphic-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialists are, from left, Dennis Sixkiller, Anna Sixkiller, David Pettit, Durbin Feeling, John Ross and Phyllis Edwards. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslatorsGraphic http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5919 1/31/2012 12:55:00 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 Baker appoints 2 new Election Commission members http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5918 1/31/2012 8:44:53 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 Day Training Program helps Cherokees seeking work http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5917 1/31/2012 8:42:31 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 UKB receives additional LIHEAP funds http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5916 1/31/2012 8:39:18 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 CN Hard Rock Casino Tulsa to host golf expo http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5915 1/31/2012 8:05:50 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-31 Cherokee Translators: Translation specialist set on preserving Cherokee language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators3-M.jpg Translation specialist John Ross translates a document from English to Cherokee. Ross and five other translation specialists translate documents and create materials for the tribe’s immersion school. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation translation specialists are, from left, Dennis Sixkiller, Anna Sixkiller, David Pettit, Durbin Feeling, John Ross and Phyllis Edwards. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators1-M.jpg John Ross CherokeeTranslators3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators4-M.jpg One of many stop signs and street signs at the Tribal Complex are written in Cherokee and English and translated by the tribe’s translation department. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators7-M.jpg A sign written in Cherokee and English at the Cherokee Nation Tag Office in Tahlequah, Okla., informs people where they can leave their car tag information. DILLON TURMAN/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art01_111229_Translators6-M.jpg Posters inside the Tribal Complex highlight important plants and animals for Cherokee people. This poster for watercress also provides the Cherokee name for the plant in the Cherokee syllabary and English phonetics. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5915_art_111229_Translators7-M.jpg Signage throughout the Tribal Complex in Tahlequah uses Cherokee and English. This signage is for the Cherokee Nation Office of Veterans Affairs. DILLON TURMAN/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CherokeeTranslators7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5914 1/30/2012 7:22:16 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-30 CNE and Brent community volunteers finish community center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5913 1/30/2012 7:20:24 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-30 Sequoyah schools receives adequate yearly progress notification http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5912 1/30/2012 7:15:13 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-30 CNB’s Mobility Plus moves to bigger facility http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5912_hth_120119_Mobility2_tj-M.jpg The new Mobility Plus location in Claremore, Okla., is a 3,500-square-foot space that allows for easier access to the parking area and has increased spaces and ramps for handicapped parking. It also provides a larger retail floor for more demonstrations, offices for diabetic shoe fittings and a larger storage area for more inventories. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX MobilityPlus1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5912_hth_120119_Mobility1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen and Mobility Plus delivery technician Scott Fields checks oxygen tanks in a van used to deliver Mobility Plus equipment around the Claremore, Okla., area. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX MobilityPlus2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5911 1/27/2012 11:40:41 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 Council confirms Hembree as attorney general http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5911_Todd-M.jpg New Cherokee Nation Attorney General Todd Hembree signs his oath of office after being sworn in Jan. 26 in the Tribal Council Chambers in Tahlequah, Okla. ROBERT STINSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Hembree1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5910 1/27/2012 11:32:08 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 Rules Committee selects new officers, chairs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5909 1/27/2012 8:15:23 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 Annual Tulsa Indian Art Festival accepting entries http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5908 1/27/2012 8:10:30 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 Native American Pre-Law Day promotes law careers http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5907 1/27/2012 8:05:56 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 BIE schools can apply for Green Ribbon program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5906 1/27/2012 7:40:44 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-27 Luper sets sights on playing professional basketball http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper1_md-M.jpg Oral Roberts University junior guard Kevi Luper drives past South Dakota State forward Leah Dietel on Jan. 7 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Luper1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper2_md-M.jpg Oral Roberts University junior guard Kevi Luper shoots over South Dakota State forward Leah Dietel on Jan. 7 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Luper2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper3_md-M.jpg Oral Roberts University junior guard Kevi Luper fights for a loose ball against South Dakota State forward Hannah Strop on Jan. 7 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Luper3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper4_md-M.jpg Oral Roberts University junior guard Kevi Luper defends South Dakota State guard Gabrielle Boever on Jan. 7 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Luper4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper5_md-M.jpg Oral Roberts University junior guard Kevi Luper looks at the shot clock while South Dakota State guard Ashley Eide defends her on Jan. 7 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Luper5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5906_spt_121219_Luper1_md-S.jpg LuperVideo LuperVideo rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/KeviLuper.mp4 2012-01-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5905 1/26/2012 11:25:11 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-26 Election Commission seeks final financial reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5904 1/26/2012 8:06:13 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-26 CN scholarship recipients help at Will Rogers Museum http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5904_Brief_120120_Scholars-M.jpg Will Rogers Memorial Museum volunteers during the recent holidays are, from left, Sara Wright, Darcy Roach and Jordan Brewer, who attend Rogers State University. Standing, from left, are Amanda Nadal, University of Oklahoma; Evie Rader, Connors State College; and Greg Sanders, University of Arkansas. COURTESY PHOTO Scholars1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5903 1/26/2012 8:04:53 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-26 Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative to host herb growing training http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5902 1/26/2012 7:59:07 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-26 Students compete in Language Bowl competition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5902_art_120115_LanguageBowl-M.jpg Teams compete head-to-head during the recent Cherokee Language Bowl held at Tribal Complex in Tahlequah, Okla. The bowl encourages students to study and use the Cherokee language. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS LanguageBowl http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5901 1/26/2012 7:56:40 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-26 Maryetta School offers virtual school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5900 1/25/2012 8:45:16 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-25 3 Baker donors hired by his administration http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5899 1/25/2012 8:09:49 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-25 Tennessee River memorial for Cherokees short on funds http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5899_nws_120112_BlytheFerry-1_wc-M.jpg A marker sits near the Tennessee River marking the site where Blythe's Ferry once operated. The ferry played a role in the forced removal of Cherokee people from their homelands in eastern Tennessee and Georgia. COURTESY PHOTO BlytheFerry1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5899_nws_120112_BlytheFerry2-M.jpg A painting depicting the site where Blythe's Ferry once operated on the Tennessee River. The ferry played a role in the forced removal of Cherokee people from their homelands in eastern Tennessee and Georgia. COURTESY PHOTO BlytheFerry2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5898 1/25/2012 8:01:03 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-25 Byrd sworn in as Dist. 1 councilor http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5898_cou05_120123_ByrdSworn_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Jim Wilcoxen, right, swears in Dist. 1, Seat 1 Tribal Councilor Joe Byrd on Jan. 23 with the councilor’s two daughters, Julia and Candice, at his side. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Byrd1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5897 1/24/2012 8:17:38 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-24 Apartment rentals available in Tahlequah and Pryor http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5896 1/24/2012 8:10:29 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-24 Cherokee Phoenix Radio celebrates 1st year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5895 1/24/2012 8:08:41 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-24 Phoenix board member appointed to valuation committee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5894 1/24/2012 8:00:08 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-24 Immersion school officials earmark charter funds http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5894_edu_120120_CharterMoney-1_wc-M.jpg Third and fourth grade students at the Cherokee Language Immersion School work using their Apple computers. Jacie Bush, second from right, and Solomon Winn, right, type on a computer using a keyboard overlay written in the Cherokee syllabary. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CharterSchool1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5894_edu_120120_CharterMoney-2_wc-M.jpg Julie-Ann Jumper, foreground, Alexis Kelly, middle, and Alec-zander Stopp, left, use their Apple computers in the third and fourth grade classroom of the Cherokee Language Immersion School in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CharterSchool2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5894_edu_120120_CharterMoney-3_wc-M.jpg Third and fourth grade Cherokee Language Immersion School students use their Apple computers in a classroom. School officials want to place a majority of its Cherokee language curriculum on computers. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CharterSchool3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5893 1/23/2012 5:13:25 PM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 BREAKING: Pipe bombs explode at propane company http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5893_nws_120123_AndersonBomb1_jc-M.jpg A law enforcement agent investigates the scene of pipe bomb explosions on Jan. 23 at Anderson’s Gas and Propane, located off Highway 59 in Stilwell, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX PipeBomb1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5892 1/23/2012 11:22:03 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 CN to host Environmental Festival in April http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5891 1/23/2012 10:52:19 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 Cherokee Phoenix Radio January 22, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5890 1/23/2012 8:45:23 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 CNI honored with Bell Premier Supplier Award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5889 1/23/2012 8:25:42 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 Bailey strives to bring businesses to CN http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5889_nws_120119_MIkeBailey2_jc-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation’s administration says it anticipates 200 jobs eventually filling the former Cherokee Nation Industries telecommunications building located on Water Street in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Mike Bailey1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5889_nws_120119_MIkeBailey_jc-M.jpg Mike Bailey MikeBailey2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5888 1/23/2012 8:06:48 AM weekly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-23 Sequoyah band grows with immersion students’ inclusion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5888_edu_120117_SeqSchool1-M.jpg Sequoyah High School students, from left, Zane Kee, Dalton Kee and Rachel Buckner play during a basketball game on Jan. 10 against Cascia Hall in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SequoyahBand1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5888_edu_120117_SeqSchool2-M.jpg Band director Sam Morris leads fifth and sixth grade immersion students, from left, Dalyn Patterson, Maggie Sourjohn, Emily Chavez and Ethan Winn in a warm-up at Sequoyah Schools’ band room in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SequoyahBand2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5888_edu_120117_SeqSchool1-S.jpg Sequoyah band grows with immersion students’ inclusion Its director hopes students will join at an earlier age and stay with it. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/SHSBand2012.mp4 2012-01-23 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5887 1/20/2012 8:07:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-20 SWEET POWER to host women and teen expo http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5886 1/20/2012 8:05:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-20 Genealogist to speak at CN History Talk http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5885 1/20/2012 8:02:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-20 Councilors reject council travel policy revision http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5884 1/20/2012 7:55:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-20 CNB makes offer on Woodmark building http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5884_nws_120119_Woodmark_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Businesses officials are pursuing buying the closed cabinet factory for potential job opportunities. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNBWoodmark1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5883 1/19/2012 9:09:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-19 College Resource Center creates student profile website http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5882 1/19/2012 8:48:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-19 Council amends Administrative Procedures Act http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5881 1/19/2012 8:42:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-19 CN offers classes for new business owners http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5880 1/19/2012 8:33:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-19 Chief Baker touts achievements of first 100 days http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5880_nws_120118_BakerSON_wc-M.jpg Dist. 5 Tribal Councilors Cara Cowan Watts, right, Buel Anglen, second from left, and Lee Keener, middle, present a plaque to Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden, left, on behalf of veterans at the Claremore Veterans Center for the Cherokee Nation’s support of the CVC. The tribe provided funding that allowed the center to purchase computers for it computer lab. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BakerSON1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5879 1/18/2012 10:37:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-18 SC Supreme Court to hear adoption challenge case http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5878 1/18/2012 10:27:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-18 Final report issued in Okla. man's disappearance http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5877 1/18/2012 9:05:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-18 Election Commission certifies Dist. 1 special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5876 1/18/2012 8:26:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-18 EITC offers big tax benefit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5875 1/18/2012 8:12:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-18 CN citizen named Native business network manager http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5874 1/17/2012 5:32:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-17 Council approves 13 nominations, amends budget http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5874_cou_120116_Council1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Judge Darrell Dowty, left, swears in Charles Head, right, as secretary of state on Jan. 16 in the Tribal Council Chambers. Holding the bible is Head’s wife, Frances. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS Jan12Council1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5874_cou_120116_Council2_wc-M.jpg At-Large Tribal Councilor Julia Coates, right, questions John Cripps before councilors reconfirmed him as a Cherokee Nation District Court judge a the Jan. 16 Tribal Council meeting. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Jan12Council2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5873 1/17/2012 8:03:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-17 Riders sought for Cherokee Nation’s ‘Remember The Removal’ Bike Ride’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5873_nws_120116_TOTBikeRide-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation is seeking students to take part in annual “Remember the Removal Bike Ride.” WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BikeRide1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5872 1/16/2012 10:26:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-16 Cherokee Arts Center to host Southeastern designs class http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5871 1/16/2012 10:23:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-16 28 students selected for new scholarship program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5870 1/16/2012 10:00:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-16 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Jan. 15, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5869 1/16/2012 7:57:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-16 CN to build new recycling facility http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5869_nws_120112_CNRecycle1_tj-M.jpg Recycled paper and cardboard sits in a Cherokee Nation warehouse in Tahlequah, Okla. Once a new building is constructed, the tribe’s recycling program will expand to other recyclables such as glass, plastic, aluminum and electronics. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Recycling2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5869_nws_120112_CNRecycle1_tj-S.jpg RecyclingVideo Recycling rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/Recycling.mp4 2012-01-16 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5868 1/14/2012 11:48:43 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-14 Byrd unofficial winner of Dist. 1 special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5868_cou_120114_Seat1(1)_wc-M.jpg A community member congratulates Tribal Councilor-elect Joe Byrd at his campaign headquarters in Tahlequah, Okla., after his winning Seat 1 for Dist. 1 during a Jan. 14 special election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX bird http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5866 1/13/2012 4:13:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-13 Nofire wins 3rd pro boxing bout http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5865 1/13/2012 10:43:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-13 Byrd files complaint alleging anonymous contribution http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5864 1/13/2012 8:36:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-13 Donelson keeping traditional Cherokee fashion alive http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5864_art_120110_TearDress1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Frances Donelson sews a Choctaw tear dress in her home near Fort Gibson, Okla. In 1993 she started making tear dresses and ribbon shirts when her sister was a vendor at the Cherokee National Holiday. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TearDress1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5864_art_120110_TearDress3_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Frances Donelson holds an adult Cherokee tear dresses she made. Since 2002, she has won 12 awards for her sewing at events for her tear dresses and ribbon shirts. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX teardress2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5864_art_120110_TearDress1_tj-S.jpg TearDressMaker Donelson keeping traditional Cherokee fashion alive rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/TearDressMaker.mp4 2012-01-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5863 1/13/2012 8:32:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-13 Obama orders expansion of Native educational opportunities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5862 1/12/2012 2:02:44 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-12 Jane’s Addiction to play Hard Rock Tulsa on March 15 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5861 1/12/2012 8:45:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-12 CN awarded suicide prevention grant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5860 1/12/2012 8:43:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-12 Diabetic youth more likely to quit high school, college http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5859 1/12/2012 8:33:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-12 Bacone College expands Native American library http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5859_edu_120109_Bacone1_tj-M.jpg Dr. Clara Sue Kidwell stands in the area that houses Bacone College’s Native American library collection, a locked room in the basement of Samuel Richard Hall. The school is renovating the library and will move the collection upstairs for more accessibility for students and outside scholars. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX bacone1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5855 1/11/2012 10:43:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2012-01-11 Moving forward in 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5855_Baker-M.jpg Principal Chief Bill John Baker BJBaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5854 1/11/2012 10:41:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2012-01-11 A challenge for the New Year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5854_JoeCrittendenD2-M.jpg Joe Crittenden Crittenden http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5853 1/11/2012 10:32:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2012-01-11 Health Dividend Act: A great next step http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5853_Hoskin-M.jpg Chuck Hoskin Jr. Hoskin1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5852 1/11/2012 10:26:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2012-01-11 Sovereignty is not a balancing act http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5852_Announcement09_Coates-M.jpg Julia Coates Coates1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5851 1/11/2012 8:41:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-11 Hammons reflects on time as attorney general http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5851_nws_120109_Hammons1_jc-M.jpg A. Diane Hammons shows a photo of herself being sworn in as Cherokee Nation attorney general in 2006. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Hammons1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5850 1/11/2012 8:36:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-11 Loom weaving class to begin Jan. 28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5849 1/11/2012 8:05:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-11 Council increases travel stipends by $200 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5849_cou_120109_-TravelPolicy1-M.jpg The Tribal Council districts map on the left shows the current five representative districts. The map on the right shows the former nine-district map. According to the council’s new travel expense policy, councilors will receive $700 a month so they may be able to travel the bigger districts as well as the entire 14-county jurisdiction. COURTESY OF TRIBAL COUNCIL CouncilTravel1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5848 1/10/2012 2:33:47 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-10 Early voting underway for Dist. 1 special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5847 1/10/2012 8:09:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-10 Burial Assistance offers help in tough time http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5846 1/10/2012 8:05:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-10 CN immersion school receives state funding http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5845 1/10/2012 7:58:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-10 NCUC rules on dispute about substation near Kituwah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5845_Brief_120109_Kituwah-M.jpg A marker designating the historic Kituwah site near Cherokee, N.C. ARCHIVE PHOTO KituwahMound1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5844 1/9/2012 11:18:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-09 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Jan. 8, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5843 1/9/2012 9:11:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-09 UPS donates to American Indian College Fund http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5842 1/9/2012 8:46:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-09 CNB to open new Mobility Plus office http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5841 1/9/2012 8:32:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-09 Tribe’s LIHEAP funding reduced significantly http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5841_nws_120106_LIHEAP2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Human Services staff members deliver a wood stove to a CN citizen’s home as part of the tribe’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. CN COMMUNICATIONS LIHEAP1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5841_nws_120106_LIHEAP1-M.jpg Anthony Pritchett, Cherokee Nation Human Services property management technician, loads two air conditioners to be delivered to elders as part of the tribe’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program is funded more than $600,000 less than last year’s level. ARCHIVE PHOTO LIHEAP2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5840 1/6/2012 1:28:32 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-06 Tribal Council attorney nominated as next attorney general http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5839 1/6/2012 9:16:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-06 Tribe’s Smoking Cessation classes begins Jan. 9 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5838 1/6/2012 9:13:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-06 Tribe contributes $26K to CASA of Cherokee Country http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5837 1/6/2012 8:16:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-06 CN offering free tax preparation help http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5837_mon_120115_FreeTaxPrep3.jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation mortgage loan officer Cora Lathrop helps Eric and Christy Young of Tahlequah, Okla., file their taxes as part of the tribe’s free tax preparation. ARCHIVE PHOTO FreeTaxPrep1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5835 1/5/2012 8:39:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-05 CN offers business entrepreneurship classes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5834 1/5/2012 8:24:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-05 ‘Valentines for Vets’ drive underway http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5833 1/4/2012 4:30:40 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-04 Construction of Ancient Village progressing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5833_art_120104_AncientVillage1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation day worker Bo McDaniel, left, and Cherokee Fire Rangers Issac Merchant and Faron Davidson frame the roof of a summer home at the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Ancient Village in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX AncientVillage1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5833_art_120104_AncientVillage2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation day worker Bo McDaniel, left, and Cherokee Fire Rangers Issac Merchant, Faron Davidson and David Hadley frame the roof of a summer home for the expanded Ancient Village at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX AncientVillage2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5833_art_120104_AncientVillage3-M.jpg An artist’s rendering of the proposed new Ancient Village at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO AncientVillage3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5833_art_120104_AncientVillage1-S.jpg NewAncientVillage NewAncientVillage rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2012/NewAncientVillage.mp4 2012-01-05 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5832 1/4/2012 10:25:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-04 Jan. 2012 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/2/5832_2012-01-01-M.jpg January 2012 January2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5831 1/4/2012 8:05:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-04 CHC to close for January http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5830 1/4/2012 8:01:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-04 Region 6 Tribal Lead meeting set for Jan. 25 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5829 1/4/2012 7:55:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-04 Prescription drug abuse increasing within CN http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5829_hth_120103_Painkillers-M.jpg According to officials with Cherokee Nation’s Behavioral Health Services, prescription drugs are the second-most abused substance within the tribe’s jurisdiction. Prescription drug abuse has made Oklahoma a leader in prescription drug addiction and overdoses. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE PHOTOS PrescriptionDrugs1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5828 1/3/2012 2:26:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-03 Walmart gives $500K grant for healthy foods in Native communities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5827 1/3/2012 2:19:37 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-03 Special Olympics Polar Plunge slated for Feb. 18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2012/1/5827_brief_120101_PolarPlunge-M.jpg Leading the pack, Daniel Mead of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service races to get out of the cold Illinois River during a past Polar Plunge. ARCHIVE PHOTO PolarPlunge12 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5826 1/3/2012 2:17:27 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-03 CN citizen arrested in connection with shooting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5825 1/3/2012 1:45:25 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-03 Tribe offers funds for community-based organizations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5824 1/3/2012 10:06:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2012-01-03 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Jan. 1, 2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5823 12/30/2011 9:00:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-30 Councilors to host scholarship information seminar http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5822 12/30/2011 8:57:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-30 Sequoyah students place at state drama competition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5821 12/30/2011 8:46:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-30 CN citizen arrested on murder complaint http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5820 12/30/2011 8:27:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-30 Jan. 2012 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5820_2012-01-01-1-M.jpg January 2012 Jan2012 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5819 12/29/2011 8:32:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-29 Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs opens simulcast room http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5818 12/29/2011 8:26:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-29 AARP Oklahoma launches Indian Elder Navigator http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5817 12/29/2011 8:22:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-29 Councilor raises concerns with non-Cherokee hires http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5816 12/29/2011 8:18:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-29 Study aims to prevent underage drinking in Native communities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5815 12/29/2011 8:12:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-29 Language specialists racing to save Cherokee language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5815_art_111227_Language_tj-M.jpg Sixth grader Sean Sikora practices his spelling of Cherokee words at the Cherokee Nation Immersion School in Tahlequah, Okla. Students at the school learn a curriculum entirely in the Cherokee language. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNlanguage1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5814 12/28/2011 3:07:40 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-28 Tahlequah High School band plays in Holiday Bowl http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5814_THSimage1-M.jpg THS band plays in Holiday Bowl THSBand http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5814_THSimage1-S.jpg THSband1 THS band plays in Holiday Bowl rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/THSHolidayBowl.mp4 2011-12-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5813 12/28/2011 8:51:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-28 Okla. water board authorizes launch of lawsuits http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5812 12/28/2011 8:47:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-28 CN Youth Council collects food items for women’s shelter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5811 12/28/2011 8:18:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-28 NABA helps provide Native communities with broadband http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5810 12/28/2011 8:05:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-28 Christie makes splash as pro bass angler http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5810_spt01_121219_Christie2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Jason Christie casts a spinnerbait during a 2011 Walmart FLW tour event at Lake Hartwell near Greenville, S.C. COURTESY PHOTO Christie1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5809 12/27/2011 7:22:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-27 Vacancies, term limits explain CNB board nominations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5808 12/27/2011 7:16:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-27 SHS named first Oklahoma IT academy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5807 12/27/2011 7:05:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-27 Council approves hydroelectric plant grant application http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5807_nws_111219_HyrdoDam-M.jpg The W.D. Mayo site on the Arkansas riverbed in Sequoyah County. The hydroelectric plant is expected to be completed in 2015, GRAPHIC BY MARK DREADFULWATER Dam1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5806 12/22/2011 11:00:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-22 Dec. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5805 12/22/2011 8:30:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-22 Rules Committee approves judges for employee appeals http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5804 12/22/2011 8:28:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-22 Oaks Mission needing donations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5803 12/22/2011 8:25:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-22 Education Services to address student dropout rate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5802 12/22/2011 8:09:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-22 Career Services helps distribute cell phones http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5802_nws_111216_FreePhones2_tj-M.jpg KD Wireless employees distribute cell phones to Cherokee Nation citizens and non-citizens on Dec. 16 at the Tribal Council Chambers in the Tribal Complex. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Cellphones1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5802_nws_111216_FreePhones3_tj-M.jpg A man looks over refurbished cell phones on Dec. 16 at the Tribal Council Chambers in the Tribal Complex. KD Wireless employees distributed free cell phones to people on that day. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TESINA Cellphones2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5802_nws_111216_FreePhones1_tj-M.jpg KD Wireless employees distribute cell phones to Cherokee Nation citizens and non-citizens on Dec. 16 at the Tribal Council Chambers in the Tribal Complex. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Cellphones3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5801 12/21/2011 10:12:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 4 students awarded Cherokee Promise Plus http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5800 12/21/2011 9:57:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 CN accepting LIHEAP applications http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5799 12/21/2011 9:20:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 Littlehead suspended from Fiesta Bowl http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5798 12/21/2011 9:18:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 CNI announces new leadership http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5797 12/21/2011 9:17:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 Wayne Newton to play ‘The Joint” on Jan. 19 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5796 12/21/2011 8:02:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-21 Chef comes back home to work http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5796_nws_111213_McClellan2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Entertainment Executive Chef Don McClellan stands inside the kitchen area of the West Siloam Springs Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX McClellan2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5796_McClellan1_wc-M.jpg Don McClellan prepares a dish at the West Siloam Springs Cherokee Casino. He recently returned to Oklahoma from Albuquerque, N.M., to work as Cherokee Nation Entertainment's executive chef. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Chef1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5796_nws_111213_McClellan2_wc-S.jpg RevisedChef RevisedChef rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/ChefRevised.mp4 2011-12-21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5795 12/20/2011 5:08:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-20 CORRECTION: Rules Committee approves Head as state secretary http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5793 12/20/2011 12:07:31 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-20 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Dec. 18, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5791 12/20/2011 8:53:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-20 CN named member of Unicode Consortium http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5790 12/20/2011 8:36:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-20 National Park Service uses artist’s paintings http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5790_art_111219_Sullivan-1_wc-M.jpg Oklahoma Trail of Tears Association member Betty Starr Barker, left and Dorothy Tidwell Sullivan stand with two National Park Service interpretive panels that uses Sullivan’s artwork at the Stilwell, Okla., cemetery. COURTESY PHOTO Tidwell1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5790_art_111219_Sullivan-2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Dorothy Tidwell Sullivan’s painting “The End of the Journey” shows Cherokee people getting supplies at a supply depot near present-day Stilwell, Okla., following the Trail of Tears. COURTESY PHOTO Tidwell2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5790_art_111219_Sullivan-3_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Dorothy Tidwell Sullivan’s painting “Home in the West” depicts Cherokee life immediately following the Trail of Tears in 1839. COURTESY PHOTO Tidwell3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5789 12/19/2011 8:56:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-19 Art show to feature student works http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5788 12/19/2011 8:53:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-19 CN students chosen to decorate Christmas tree at Capitol http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5787 12/19/2011 8:44:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-19 CN Angel Tree receives $20K contribution http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5787_brief_111213_AngelTreeGift-M.jpg Officials from Cherokee Nation Businesses and Cherokee Nation hold a $20,000 check from CNB to the CN Angel Tree program to purchase Christmas gifts for children in need. From left to right are Brandy Lemley, Angel Tree lead coordinator; Sally Wilson, Angel Tree co-coordinator; Tribal Councilor Cara Cowan Watts; Principal Chief Bill John Baker; Tribal Councilor Lee Keener; Gina Olaya, CNB director of Corporate Community and Government Relations; Amy Sanders, CNB Community Relations coordinator; and Emily Helling, CNB Community and Cultural Resources manager. AngelTreeCNB1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5786 12/19/2011 8:42:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-19 6 polling places set for Dist. 1 special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5785 12/19/2011 8:23:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-19 Couple brings sporting goods store to Tahlequah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5785_mon_111213_Dreamcatcher1_tj-M.jpg Dreamcatcher Sports co-owner Amber Wright holds a custom rhinestone Sequoyah T-shirt at her sporting goods and apparel store in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX DreamcatcherSports1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5785_mon_111213_Dreamcatcher4_tj-M.jpg Dreamcatcher Sports employees lay Cherokee Nation T-shirts on the store’s printing machine. After printing on the shirts, employees place them on a conveyor belt that sends them through a machine to dry the print. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX DreamcatcherSports2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5785_mon_111213_Dreamcatcher2_tj-M.jpg Dreamcatcher Sports in Tahlequah, Okla., sells various types of sporting T-shirts, bags, socks, hoodies and other sports goods. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX DreamcatcherSports3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5785_mon_111213_Dreamcatcher3_tj-M.jpg Dreamcatcher Sports in Tahlequah, Okla., has a contract with sports apparel company Nike in order to sell items made by the company. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX DreamcatcherSports4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5785_mon_111213_Dreamcatcher1_tj-S.jpg Dreamcatcher Dreamcatcher rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/DreamcatcherSports.mp4 2011-12-19 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5782 12/16/2011 8:31:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-16 Littlehead charged with drug misdemeanor http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5781 12/16/2011 8:01:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-16 Sequoyah Schools hosts robotics competition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5781_edu_111214_Robotics3_tj-M.jpg A team tries to get its robot to complete tasks during the VEX Robotics regional competition on Dec. 10 at Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Okla. This is the second year Sequoyah has hosted the regional competition for teams from Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Robotics1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5781_edu_111214_Robotics1_tj-M.jpg Teams from Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri compete at the VEX Robotics regional competition on Dec. 10 at Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Okla. This is the second year Sequoyah has hosted the regional competition. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Robotics2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5781_edu_111214_Robotics2_tj-M.jpg A team tries to get its robot to complete tasks during the VEX Robotics regional competition on Dec. 10 at Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Okla. This is the second year Sequoyah has hosted the regional competition for teams from Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Robotics3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5781_edu_111214_Robotics3_tj-S.jpg Robotics Robotics rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Robotics.mp4 2011-12-16 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5780 12/15/2011 11:39:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-15 Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board meeting 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5779 12/15/2011 10:53:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-15 Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board meeting 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5779_ChPhxBoard-M.jpg Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board PhoenixEBmeeting1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5779_ChPhxBoard-S.jpg PhoenixEBmeeting PhoenixEBmeeting rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/ChPhxBoardmeeting.mp4 2011-12-15 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5778 12/15/2011 8:20:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-15 UKB council rescinds independent audit resolution http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5777 12/15/2011 7:37:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-15 Administration unveils new rules for tribal leases http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5776 12/15/2011 7:28:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-15 Director names alleged Girl Scouts killer in movie http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5776_nws_111205_CampScott-M.jpg Writer/director John Russell directs actress Nicole Fancher during the filming of the “Candles” movie trailer near Locust Grove, Okla. Fancher played the double for Megan Ellis, who is playing the lead character Patricia Evans. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CampScott1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5776_nws_111205_CampScott2-M.jpg The cover art for the “Candles” movie, which is about the Girl Scout murders near Locust Grove, Okla., in 1977. COURTESY PHOTO CampScott2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5776_nws_111205_CampScott3-M.jpg Karl Lee Myers OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CampScott3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5775 12/14/2011 3:54:17 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-14 West Siloam Springs casino donates Christmas toys http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5774 12/14/2011 3:27:52 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-12-14 A campaign promise kept http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5774_BillJohnBaker-M.jpg Bill John Baker BBaker1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5773 12/14/2011 3:02:08 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-12-14 No plenary power over Indian nations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5773_col03_111114_Newcomb-M.jpg Steven Newcomb SNewcomb1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5772 12/14/2011 2:53:01 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-12-14 Thankful for every day of service http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5772_ChadSmith-M.jpg Chad Smith ChadSmith1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5771 12/14/2011 8:13:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-14 Admission charges set for Will Rogers Memorial Museum http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5770 12/14/2011 8:10:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-14 Interior establishes negotiated rulemaking committee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5769 12/14/2011 8:04:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-14 Obama orders improved education for Native Americans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5769_edu_111207_EducationOrder1-M.jpg President Barack Obama delivers remarks on Dec. 2 during the 2011 Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of Interior in Washington. PETE SOUZA/WHITE HOUSE ObamaEd1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5769_edu_111207_EducationOrder2-M.jpg Colin Kippen ObamaEd2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5768 12/13/2011 3:26:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-13 Native languages at high risk of extinction http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5767 12/13/2011 11:24:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-13 New councilor, treasurer and marshal sworn into duty http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5767_cou_111212_TribalCou-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Darrell Dowty swears in Frankie Hargis, of Stilwell, Okla., to represent Dist. 2 on the Tribal Council during the council’s Dec. 12 meeting in Tahlequah. Assisting Hargis was her mother Sue Marlin. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CouncilDec1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5767_cou_111212_TribalCou2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Darrell Dowty congratulates new CN Treasurer Lacey Horn, of Vian, Okla., after he swore her in during the Dec. 12 Tribal Council meeting in Tahlequah. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CouncilDec2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5766 12/13/2011 8:37:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-13 Administration unveils new rules for tribal leases http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5765 12/13/2011 8:23:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-13 CN offers Keepseagle claims filing assistance http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5764 12/13/2011 8:12:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-13 FEMA supports change to let tribes apply directly for aid http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5764_nws_111207_FEMA2-M.jpg Heavy equipment is required to push downed trees from roads following a 2008 ice storm that hit northeastern Oklahoma. The Obama administration is proposing to allow federally recognized tribes to request disaster aid directly from the president. OOLOGAH LAKE LEADER FEMA1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5764_nws_111207_FEMA1-M.jpg Workers clear trees away from power lines following a 2008 ice storm that hit northeastern Oklahoma. The Obama administration is proposing to allow federally recognized tribes to request disaster aid directly from the president. OOLOGAH LAKE LEADER FEMA2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5763 12/12/2011 3:41:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-12 Ronnie Dunn to return to Hard Rock http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5762 12/12/2011 3:38:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-12 CN ICW looking for homes for children http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5761 12/12/2011 3:31:30 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-12 Ford Motors funds Native American college fund http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5760 12/12/2011 8:07:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-12 Speakers Bureau keeps Cherokee language active http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5760_art_111207_SpeakersBureau1-M.jpg Cherokee Speakers Bureau members Dennis Sixkiller, left, and Bonnie Kirk, right, call out names for a drawing to attendees on Dec. 8 during the bureau’s Christmas gathering in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Speakers1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5760_art_111207_SpeakersBureau2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School teacher Meda Nix leads her students in singing Christmas carols for the Cherokee Speakers Bureau meeting on Dec. 8 in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Speakers2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5759 12/9/2011 8:43:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-09 Tribes pleased with Obama efforts, ask for more http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5759_nws_111202_Obama-M.jpg President Barack Obama signs the Tribal Law and Order Act during a July 29 ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/ASSOCIATED PRESS Obama1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5758 12/9/2011 8:34:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-09 More Americans may soon have high-speed Internet access http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5757 12/9/2011 8:31:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-09 Buyers sought for CN Angel Tree angels http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5756 12/9/2011 8:02:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-09 WE SERVED: Rabbit volunteered for duty during Vietnam War http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit4-M.jpg Bill Rabbit sits on top of an armored personnel carrier during his tour of duty in Vietnam. COURTESY FAMILY Rabbit1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit1-M.jpg Bill Rabbit Rabbit2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit5-M.jpg Bill Rabbit stands next to a destroyed armored personnel carrier in Vietnam. COURTESY PHOTO Rabbit4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit2-M.jpg Bill Rabbit, right, with a Vietnamese boy and a fellow soldier during his service in Vietnam. COURTESY PHOTO Rabbit3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit3-M.jpg Standing on top of a bunker, Bill Rabbit holds a M-60 machine gun during his service as an infantryman in Vietnam. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Rabbit5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5756_Rabbit4-S.jpg BillRabbit BillRabbit rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/BillRabbit.mp4 2011-12-09 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5755 12/8/2011 1:15:53 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-08 WE SERVED: Johnston served in tank battalion under Patton http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5755_vet_111207_Johnston3-M.jpg Serving as a mechanic and driver for his Sherman tank, William "Tick" Johnston was part of the American forces that pushed across Germany during World War II. COURTESY PHOTO Johnston1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5755_Johnston04-M.jpg William "Tick" Johnston when he joined the Army in 1943. COURTESY PHOTO JohnstonStory2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5755_vet_111207_Johnston1-M.jpg William "Tick" Johnston of Vinita displays the medals he received for his service during World War II. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX JohnstonStory3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5755_vet_111207_Johnston3-S.jpg Johnston Johnston rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Johnston.mp4 2011-12-08 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5754 12/8/2011 8:16:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-08 Council passes scholarships for concurrently enrolled students http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5753 12/8/2011 8:08:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-08 Synthetic marijuana barred in tribally licensed smoke shops http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5753_hth_111129_SyntheticSmokes1-M.jpg Synthetic marijuana products have been banned under Oklahoma and federal laws. In 2011, the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission alerted owners of tribally licensed smoke shops that they are not to sell synthetic marijuana products. COURTESY PHOTO Smokes1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5753_hth_111129_SyntheticSmokes2-M.jpg Synthetic marijuana products have been banned under Oklahoma and federal laws. In 2011, the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission alerted owners of tribally licensed smoke shops that they are not to sell synthetic marijuana products. COURTESY PHOTO Smokes2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5752 12/8/2011 8:04:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-08 Salazar kicks off White House Tribal Nations Conference http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5751 12/7/2011 1:16:24 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-07 WE SERVED: Thompson served on B-24 bomber during World War II http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-4_wc-M.jpg Cherokee airman John Thompson, right, and his friends find time to fish with handmade poles in an unknown location during his service in the Army Air Corps. COURTESY PHOTO Thompson1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-5_wc-M.jpg Cherokee veteran John Thompson outside of his Tahlequah, Okla., home in October 2010 WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Thompson2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-1_wc-M.jpg Sgt. John Thompson served in the U.S. Air Force 25 years beginning in World War II. COURTESY PHOTO Thompson3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-2_wc-M.jpg As quarterback for the Sequoyah Orphan Training School Indians, John Thompson led his team to a championship during his junior year in 1941. COURTESY PHOTO Thompson4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-3_wc-M.jpg Turret gunner John Thompson, right, with his buddies during his service in Kunming, China. COURTESY PHOTO Thompson5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5751_vet_110407_Thompson-4_wc-S.jpg ThompsonVet ThompsonVet rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/ThompsonVet.mp4 2011-12-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5750 12/7/2011 11:13:48 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-07 WE SERVED: A Cherokee Phoenix tribute to Cherokee veterans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5750_WeServedWeb-M.jpg WE SERVED: A Cherokee Phoenix tribute to Cherokee veterans. WeServed2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5749 12/7/2011 8:18:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-07 SBA reaches out to young Native entrepreneurs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5748 12/7/2011 8:14:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-07 NSU offers Cherokee language program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5748_edu06_111024_NSULanguage1_tj-M.jpg Since 1909, Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., has offered several Native American degree programs and courses, most of which are taught in Seminary Hall, shown here. Today, NSU is the only public institution in the U.S. to offer a teaching degree in a Native language. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUlanguage1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5747 12/7/2011 8:10:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-07 Hargis certified as winner of Dist. 2 seat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5746 12/6/2011 8:51:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-06 Cherokee Nation Angel Tree needs adoptions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5746_AngelTreeImaage1B-M.jpg AngelTree AngelTree http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5746_AngelTreeImaage1B-S.jpg AngelTree1 AngelTree1 rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/AngelTree.mp4 2011-12-06 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5745 12/6/2011 8:36:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-06 Oklahoma program trains workers for jobs in energy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5744 12/6/2011 8:02:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-06 Immersion School approved for charter school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5744_Jul09.edu03.Immersion1.cgv-M.jpg Cherokee Nation linguist Anna Sixkiller, right, assists Cherokee Immersion student Hondo Kirk with a project at the school. ARCHIVE PHOTO ImmersionCharter1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5744_edu01_111007_CharterSchool2-M.jpg Lauren Hummingbird prepares her laptop to practice her spelling of Cherokee words at the Cherokee Nation Immersion School in Tahlequah, Okla. The school recently was approved to become a charter school. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ImmersionCharter2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5743 12/5/2011 2:07:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-05 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Dec. 4, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5741 12/5/2011 8:17:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-05 Loom weaving class set for Dec. 10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5740 12/5/2011 8:14:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-05 Children’s book teaches about Native American diabetes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5739 12/5/2011 8:09:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-05 Ballot order drawn for vacant Dist. 1 seat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5739_nws_11121_Dist1Drawing2-M.jpg Dist. 1 Tribal Council candidate Raymond Vann reaches for a number to determine where on the Jan. 14 ballot his name will appear. Holding the can with numbers is Cherokee Nation Election Commissioner Martha Calico. COURTESY PHOTO Dist.1Ballot1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5739_nws_11121_Dist1Drawing1-M.jpg Dist. 1 Tribal Council candidate Brandon Girty, left, looks at the number he has drawn during the Cherokee Nation Election Commission’s “high noon” drawing on Dec. 1 in the Tsa-La-Gi Community Room at the Tribal Complex. Others shown, left to right, are candidate Geneva Reeves, EC Commissioner Martha Calico and candidates Raymond Vann and Pam Iron. COURTESY PHOTO Dist.1Ballot2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5738 12/5/2011 8:00:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-05 BIA regional leader nominated for CN state secretary http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5733 12/2/2011 8:26:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-02 Doyle nominated for Cherokee Phoenix editorial board http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5732 12/2/2011 8:23:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-02 Good oral health critical for diabetic patients http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5731 12/2/2011 8:12:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-02 CN citizen to host 2-day removal challenge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5731_nws_111130_Removal-M.jpg This map shows the routes taken by detachments during the Trail of Tears. Rev. Jesse Bushyhead took the land route known as the Northern Route, leading nearly 1,000 people to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. PHOENIX ARCHIVES Removal1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5731_nws_111130_Removal2-M.jpg Shown is the tombstone of Rev. Jesse Bushyhead, who led his fellow Cherokees from their Southeastern homelands to Indian Territory during the Trail of Tears. COURTESY PHOTO Removal2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5731_nws_111130_Removal3-M.jpg Rev. Jesse Bushyhead Removal3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5730 12/1/2011 9:15:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-01 Former HACN chairman receives five-year deferral for embezzlement http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5729 12/1/2011 9:10:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-01 CN citizen named to Indian trust commission http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5728 12/1/2011 8:30:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-01 EBCI signs new gaming compact with North Carolina http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5727 12/1/2011 8:20:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-12-01 Dec. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5727_DecemberPDF-M.jpg December 2011 Dec2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5725 11/30/2011 8:05:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-30 CN requests public comment on CDBG application http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5724 11/30/2011 7:59:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-30 Vol. 3 of ‘Records of the Moravian Among The Cherokees’ available http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5723 11/30/2011 7:48:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-30 Cherokee student nearing end of medical school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5723_hth09_111120_Medical1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Socia Love Thurman checks the heartbeat of a patient during her rounds at a Minnesota medical facility. Love Thurman is currently attending the University of Minnesota Medical School. COURTESY PHOTO Love1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5723_hth09_111120_Medical2-M.jpg Socia Love Thurman is currently attending the University of Minnesota Medical School, where she is in her third year. COURTESY PHOTO Love2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5722 11/29/2011 6:52:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-29 Kid Rock to play ‘The Joint’ in March http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5721 11/29/2011 6:48:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-29 Cherokee Casino Tahlequah donates $10,000 for breast cancer awareness http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5720 11/29/2011 6:36:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-29 CN and NSU kick off the Christmas season http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5720_nws_1121128_Christmas-M.jpg Northeastern State University’s Seminary Hall with its Christmas lights on in 2010. COURTESY PHOTO Lights1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5718 11/28/2011 2:18:31 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-28 5 candidates file for vacant Dist. 1 seat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5717 11/28/2011 1:35:56 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-28 Pottery class set for Dec. 3 and 10 at Cherokee Arts Center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5715 11/28/2011 10:49:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-28 CN offers banking workshop http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5714 11/28/2011 10:40:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-28 Cherokee syllabary OU and OSU gear available http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5713 11/28/2011 8:25:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-28 CN citizen wins 2nd pro boxing bout http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5713_spt01_111121_Xtreme2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Wesley Nofire has his hands raised in victory after defeating David Fuller on Nov. 18 at the Xtreme Fight Night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. WILL CHAVEZ/PHOENIX Nofire1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5713_spt01_111121_Xtreme1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Wesley Nofire watches his opponent go down in the first round at Xtreme Fight Night on Nov. 18 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NofireFight2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5713_spt01_111121_Xtreme2_wc-S.jpg XtremeFight XtremeFight rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/XtremeFight.mp4 2011-11-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5712 11/22/2011 5:11:24 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 Cherokee Casinos hold shoe drive for school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5711 11/22/2011 5:08:42 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 BIA names CN citizen director of trust services http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5710 11/22/2011 5:01:58 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 Echo Hawk opinion may have ‘drastic consequences’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5710_IMG_1177-M.jpg Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk addresses the audience at the inauguration ceremony of Principal Chief Bill John Baker Nov. 6 at Sequoyah Schools' The Place Where They Play. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX EchoHawk http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5709 11/22/2011 8:39:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 Cherokee Rangers assist with new ancient village http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5709_FRimage2-M.jpg Cherokee Rangers assist with new ancient village CherokeeRangersPines http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5709_FRimage2-S.jpg RangersPine Cherokee Rangers assist with new ancient village rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/FireRangersPine.mp4 2011-11-22 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5708 11/22/2011 8:20:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 UKB councilor confirms multiple bonuses http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5707 11/22/2011 8:13:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 Youth Choir to perform Dec. 6 Christmas show http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5706 11/22/2011 7:58:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-22 Gift giving alternatives this holiday season http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5706_iChart-M.jpg This graph shows average person spending for 2011, according to a survey conducted by BIGresearch, Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, 2011 for the National Research Federation. GRAPH COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION ShoppingGraph1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5706_iChart2-M.jpg This graph shows when people plan to start shopping in 2011, according to a survey conducted by BIGresearch, Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, 2011 for the National Research Federation. GRAPH COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION ShoppingGraph2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5705 11/21/2011 3:29:09 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-21 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Nov. 20, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5704 11/21/2011 11:09:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-21 Council increases CNB dividend for contract health care http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5704_cou_111121_DivdendIn-M.jpg Tribal Councilor Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, stands with Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden, right, as Principal Chief Bill John Baker signs his first piece of legislation, the Cherokee Nation Corporation Health Dividend Act of 2011. This bill increases the percentage of the profits the tribe directly receives from its for-profit corporations, from 30 percent to 35 percent, with the additional 5 percent earmarked for contract health services across the Cherokee Nation’s 14-county jurisdiction. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Dividend1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5703 11/21/2011 10:57:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-21 CN respiratory therapist nominated for award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5702 11/21/2011 9:17:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-21 1 in 10 adults could be diabetic by 2030 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5792 11/20/2011 12:05:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-20 Nov. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/12/5792_Nov.2011-M.jpg November2011 November2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5701 11/18/2011 3:07:04 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 NCAI: U.S. Congress deals setback to tribal justice http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5700 11/18/2011 2:54:03 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 CN works to reduce prescription drug abuse http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5699 11/18/2011 2:40:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 BIA considering UKB trust application http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5699_nws_111117_LandTrust1-M.jpg The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians’ casino sign flashes in front of the casino in Tahlequah, Okla. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering an application by the UKB to put the casino land into trust. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX LandTrust1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5699_nws_111117_LandTrust2-M.jpg The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians’ casino sign flashes in front of the casino in Tahlequah, Okla. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering an application by the UKB to put the casino land into trust. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX LandTrust2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5698 11/18/2011 7:41:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 Cherokee heavyweight to box at The Joint’s Xtreme Fight Night http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5697 11/18/2011 7:32:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 Act calls for council interest in CNB entities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5697_cou_111114_CNBOwnership-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation flag flies at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Okla. The facility is part of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, which is an entity of Cherokee Nation Businesses. ARCHIVE PHOTO CNBOwnership1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5696 11/18/2011 7:29:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 Act calls for council interest in CNB entities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5695 11/18/2011 7:20:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-18 NSU hosts Native American read-a-thon http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5694 11/17/2011 8:13:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-17 CN helps Roland build water treatment plant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5693 11/17/2011 8:12:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-17 Sequoyah Schools announces honor rolls students http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5692 11/17/2011 8:02:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-17 Students participate in CN Entrepreneurship Day http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5692_Entrepreneurship1-M.jpg Tahlequah Middle School student Maddie Lamb stands next to her business, Bloomin Looms, at the Cherokee Nation-sponsored Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 9 in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Entrepreneurship2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5692_Entrepreneurship2-M.jpg Approximately 160 students from 12 schools within the Cherokee Nation display and market their business plans and products at the tribe’s Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 9 in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Entrepreneurship1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5692_Entrepreneurship1-S.jpg Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/EntrepreneurDay.mp4 2011-11-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5691 11/16/2011 1:54:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-16 Council increases CNB dividend by 5 percent http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5691_cou_111115_CouncilMtg_wc-M.jpg Cherokee veteran Bennie Ross, center, is honored during the Nov. 14 Tribal Council meeting for his service during the Korean War. Ross served with the 151st Engineer Battalion for three years. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Council1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5690 11/16/2011 8:14:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-16 Auditions for CN Youth Choir set for Jan. 3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5689 11/16/2011 8:13:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-16 CN partners with high school leadership conference http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5688 11/16/2011 8:08:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-16 Comic book legend deems CN citizen superhuman http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5688_nws_111109_BrianJackson1-M.jpg While appearing on the TV show “Stan Lee’s Superhumans,” Cherokee Nation citizen Brian Jackson uses his lung strength to blow up a rescue lift placed under a car. Jackson blew up the rescue lift enough to life the car’s back tire off the ground allowing show host, Daniel Browning Smith, to slide a piece of paper under the lifted tire. COURTESY PHOTO Jackson1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5688_nws_111109_BrianJackson2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Brian Jackson, left, stands next to Daniel Browning Smith, the host of the TV Show “Stan Lee’s Superhumans” and the “World’s Most Flexible Man,” in Las Vegas during a taping of Jackson’s appearance on the show. COURTESY PHOTO Jackson2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5683 11/15/2011 8:29:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-15 Crittenden elected area NCAI vice president http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5682 11/15/2011 8:25:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-15 Jack Brown Center to host tours in honor of Native American Heritage Month http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5680 11/15/2011 8:07:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-15 CN honors military veterans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5680_nws_111114_VetMemorial1_tj-M.jpg Rogan Noble, Cherokee Nation veterans representative, speaks during the tribe’s Nov. 10 ceremony honoring military veterans at the Cherokee Warriors Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. Noble served in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1968-72. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Vets1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5680_nws_111114_VetMemorial2_tj-M.jpg Signatures of military veterans adorn a panel that will be a part of the Cherokee Nation’s Veterans Service Center, which is being constructed next to the Cherokee Warriors Memorial at the Tribal Complex. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Vets2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5680_nws_111114_VetMemorial3_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen and Vietnam veteran Forman Ross signs a wooden panel on Nov. 10 as part of the tribe’s Veterans Day service in Tahlequah, Okla. The panel is to be used in the tribe’s Veterans Service Center at the Tribal Complex. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Vets3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5680_nws_111114_VetMemorial1_tj-S.jpg VetCeremony VetCeremony rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/VetCeremony.mp4 2011-11-15 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5679 11/14/2011 4:21:31 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 Runoff election to decide Dist. 2 council seat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5678 11/14/2011 2:02:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 Native farmers invited to Keepseagle settlement meetings http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5677 11/14/2011 11:38:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Nov. 13, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5676 11/14/2011 11:08:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 Election Commission moves Dist. 2 walk-in voting date http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5675 11/14/2011 10:15:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 CN citizen to receive legal excellence award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5674 11/14/2011 7:59:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 Ground broken on Hard Rock’s 3rd tower http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5674_nws_111108_HardRock1-M.jpg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa interior rendering. COURTESY PHOTO HardRock1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5674_nws_111108_HardRock2-M.jpg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa exterior rendering. COURTESY PHOTO HardRock2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5674_nws_111108_HardRock3-M.jpg Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials break ground on the construction of a third hotel tower for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Nov. 8 in Catoosa, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO HardRock3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5674_nws_111108_HardRock1-S.jpg HardRockGrndBreaking HardRockGrndBreaking rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/HardRockExpandGrndBrking.mp4 2011-11-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5673 11/14/2011 7:52:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-14 WE SERVED: Kelley recalls WWII service in North Africa and Italy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley5_wc-M.jpg Millard Kelley served in the infantry for nearly 30 months against the German army. Kelley1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley1-M.jpg Millard Kelley during his service in Italy during World War II. COURTESY PHOTO Kelley2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley2-M.jpg Millard Kelley, right, and his best friend James Cicchillo stand in Rome, Italy, in June 1945 after Allies pushed German forces out of the city. COURTESY PHOTO Kelley3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley3-M.jpg Millard Kelley, at age 24, during his service with the 34th Division of the U.S. Army. COURTESY PHOTO Kelley3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley4-M.jpg A map of the 34th Division’s push through North Africa and Italy from November 1942 to May 1945. The Red Bull Division spent 517 days in combat. COURTESY PHOTO FROM 34TH INFANTRY WEBSITE Kelley4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5673_vet_110210_Kelley5_wc-S.jpg MillardKelley MillardKelley rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/MillardKelley.mp4 2011-11-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5672 11/10/2011 4:30:45 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-10 WE SERVED: Navy veteran Haley witnessed major World War II battles in Pacific http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5672_Joe-Haley-M.jpg Artie Joe Haley experienced and saw much during his service in the South Pacific in World War II. Haley1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5672_nws_110510_Haley_1_wc.jpg Serving aboard an U.S. Navy sub chaser in the South Pacific, Artie Joe Haley of Muskogee had many adventures during World War II. COURTESY PHOTO JoeHaley2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5672_nws_110510_Haley_2_wc.jpg Artie Joe Haley and his wife Delsie pose for a photo during the time he served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. COURTESY PHOTO Haley3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5672_Joe-Haley-S.jpg Haley Haley rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/ArtieJoeHaley.mp4 2011-11-10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5668 11/10/2011 7:46:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-10 Cherokee student selected for Duke University academic program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5667 11/10/2011 7:40:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-10 IHS health programs on Facebook http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5666 11/10/2011 7:31:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-10 Annual Cherokee Nation Veteran’s Day commemoration is Nov. 10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5666_VetDayCeremony-M.jpg Cherokee Army veteran Don Stroud of Tahlequah speaks during the 2010 Cherokee Nation Veteran’s Day ceremony. ARCHIVE PHOTO CherokeeVeterans1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5665 11/9/2011 8:18:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-09 WE SERVED: Ketcher served with Navy in Pacific during World War II http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5665_Jan11.vet.Ketcher.wc-M.jpg World War II veteran John Ketcher, wearing his U.S.S. New Orleans cap, stands in front of his home in Tahlequah where keeps on display the American flag. PHOTO BY WILL CHAVEZ Ketcher1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5665_Jan11.vet.Ketcher.wc-S.jpg KetcherVid KetcherVid rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/JohnKetcher.mp4 2011-11-09 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5664 11/8/2011 3:56:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-08 WE SERVED: A Cherokee Phoenix tribute to Cherokee veterans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5664_WeServedWeb-M.jpg WE SERVED: A Cherokee Phoenix tribute to Cherokee veterans. WeServed1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5663 11/8/2011 2:54:39 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-08 Forum set on Freedmen citizenship lawsuit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5662 11/8/2011 8:39:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-08 CN receives tree donations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5661 11/8/2011 8:35:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-08 DEVELOPING: UKB removes media from council meeting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5660 11/8/2011 7:51:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-08 Thousands attend Baker’s inauguration ceremony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration1-M.jpg Principal Chief Bill John Baker addresses thousands of Cherokee citizens and other visitors Nov. 6 at Sequoyah Schools' The Place Where They Play during his inauguration ceremony. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration2-M.jpg Former Oklahoma governor David Walters served as the ceremony's master of ceremonies Nov. 6 at Sequoyah Schools' The Place Where They Play. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration3-M.jpg The programs for the inauguration ceremony were shaped like fans and each one was tied with a small leather strap, beads and two small feathers. The inauguration was called 'From One Fire.' WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration4-M.jpg First Lady of the Cherokee Nation Sherry Baker addressed the audience at the Nov. 6 ceremonial inauguration of her husband, Principal Chief Bill John Baker. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration6-M.jpg Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians citizens Tsini McCoy and Taliquo Walker, students at the EBCI's Kituwah Academy, watch the ceremony Nov. 6 at Sequoyah Schools' The Place Where They Play. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration7-M.jpg Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs - Department of the Interior Larry Echo Hawk addresses the audience Nov. 6 at the inauguration ceremony of Principal Chief Bill John Baker. Echo Hawk said he appreciated the invitation to attend the historic event. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Inauguration6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5660_Inauguration1-S.jpg Inauguration Inauguration rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/InaugurationFlagged.mp4 2011-11-08 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5659 11/7/2011 8:20:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-07 CN offers banking workshop http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5658 11/7/2011 8:17:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-07 TERO businesses honored by CN http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5657 11/7/2011 8:06:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-07 Board game kicks off Cherokee artist’s career http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5657_Monopoly-2_wc-M.jpg Cherokeeopoly by Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards was created using the Cherokee syllabary. COURTESY PHOTO/JEFF EDWARDS Monopoly1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5657_nws_111101_Monopoly-1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards displays his Monopoly board artwork done in the Cherokee syllabary. He won Best of Division for Graphic, Drawing and Photography at the annual Cherokee Art Market in October. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Monopoly2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5656 11/4/2011 4:32:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-04 Chief Baker nominates 5 to CNB board http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5655 11/4/2011 7:50:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-04 Proposals sought for tribal archives conference http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5654 11/4/2011 7:47:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-04 Maryetta students win national art contest http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5653 11/4/2011 7:42:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-04 Unadiwisdi Health Center holds topping-out ceremony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5653_Unadiwisdi1_jc-M.jpg Principal Chief Bill John Baker, third from the left, Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor and former ironworker Curtis Snell, far right, and local 584 ironworkers place the final piece of the frame for the new Unadiwisdi Health Center on Nov. 2 in Vinita, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX VinitaClinic1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5652 11/3/2011 2:43:44 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-11-03 We are from one fire http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5652_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Principal Chief Bill John Baker Baker1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5651 11/3/2011 2:30:37 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 Baker names new director of communications and government relations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5650 11/3/2011 2:22:11 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 CN names new group leader of human resources http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5649 11/3/2011 12:36:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 Cherokee Citizen celebrates 105th birthday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5649_DoubleheadImage1-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Jessie Doublehead celebrates her 105th birthday Oct. 22 in Grove, Okla. Doublehead1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5649_DoubleheadImage1-S.jpg Doublehead105thBirthday Doublehead105thBirthday rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Doublehead105thBirthday.mp4 2011-11-03 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5648 11/3/2011 8:36:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 Illinois River Arts and Crafts Festival set for Nov. 4-6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5647 11/3/2011 8:26:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 Election for District 1 tribal council seat Jan. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5646 11/3/2011 8:11:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-03 CN sets up business replica in BizTown http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5646_Biztown2_tj-M.jpg BizTown is a mock city for fifth graders where Junior Achievement has created a replica of an economy. The students serve as workers and consumers, they have a job, they earn paychecks and they’re all responsible in some way for helping their business that they’re working at. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BizTown1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5645 11/2/2011 8:57:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-02 Native American Heritage activities in November http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5644 11/2/2011 7:47:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-02 Cherokee Immersion School learns outside classroom http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_FallImmersionFun1_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School students Gracie Rollice, left, and Aurora McCrary, front, run through the hay maze on Oct. 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun2_jc-M.jpg Keri Jones, left, looks for friends in the hay maze while Gracie Rollice, right investigates something crawling in the hay. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun3_jc-M.jpg First United Methodist Church Youth Sponsor Jodeen Worth shows Cherokee Nation Immersion student Elias Bluebird and other students what the pumpkin plant feels like. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun4_jc-M.jpg First United Methodist Church Youth Sponsor Jodeen Worth shows students what the inside of a pumpkin looks like. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun5_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion student Sienna Whitener learns of how heavy a pumpkin is before determining weather it will float in water or not. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun6_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School Teacher Assistant Ruby Jackson helps student Alayna Paden with decorating her pumpkin. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun7_jc-M.jpg.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School student Lawson Morgan, right, and his mother Candessa Teehee decorate a pumpkin. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun8_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School student Elias Bluebird and his mother, Rochelle Locust, put stickers as decoration on a pumpkin. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun9_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School student Delilah Wolf plays ring toss at the pumpkin patch at the First United Methodist Church in Tahlequah. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion9 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun10_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School students Izabella John, left, Gavin Dushane, middle and Bryce Girty, right, play with corn while First United Methodist Church Youth Director Shana Dry watches. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun11_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School students Bryce Girty, left and Caden Murphy, right play a ski-ball game at the pumpkin patch at the First United Methodist Church in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun12_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Immersion School students Bryce Girty, left and Caden Murphy, right play a ski-ball game at the pumpkin patch at the First United Methodist Church in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion12 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/11/5644_edu_111027_FallImmersionFun13_jc-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Immersion School class visits the pumpkin patch. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Immersion13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5643 11/1/2011 7:41:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-11-01 Commission honors Native Americans dedicated to public service http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5642 10/31/2011 4:09:26 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-31 Nov. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5642_NovCover-M.jpg Nov. 2011 Nov.2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5641 10/31/2011 8:12:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-31 Study finds reduced lung function may signal diabetes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5640 10/31/2011 7:59:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-31 Mooney receives certified archivist designation from ACA http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5640_nws_111025_Mooney_wc-M.jpg Cherokee National Historical Society Archivist Tom Mooney displays a copy of the Boston Chronicle from 1768, which is part of the CNHS archives. The newspaper mentions a meeting between a Cherokee and English delegations. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TomMooney1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5639 10/28/2011 3:27:32 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-28 Frozen HUD funds released to Cherokee Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5638 10/28/2011 1:58:58 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-28 Tahlequah Holiday Bazaar set for community building http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5637 10/28/2011 8:19:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-28 The haunting of Beaver Gap http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5636 10/28/2011 8:14:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-28 Spooky nighttime tales http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5635 10/28/2011 8:08:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-28 Cherokee Heritage Center has history of strange occurrences http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5635_nws_110921_HCSpooks_wc-M.jpg Students and faculty stand in front of the Cherokee Female Seminary in the mid-to-late 1800s. The seminary was destroyed by fire on Easter Sunday 1887, and later the Cherokee Heritage Center was built on the site. COURTESY PHOTO/OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HCSpooks1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5634 10/27/2011 9:40:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-27 National Drug Take Back Day in Tahlequah Wal-Mart http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5633 10/27/2011 8:37:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-27 McGrath wins International Skeet World Championship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5632 10/27/2011 7:48:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-27 New museum features legacy of Chief John Ross http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5632_JohnRoss1_tj-M.jpg The new John Ross Museum celebrates the life of Principal Chief John Ross who served as chief of the Cherokee Nation in the 1800s for more than 38 years, including during the Trail of Tears. The new museum is located next to Ross Cemetery that holds the Ross family plot. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX JohnRoss1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5632_nws_111021_JohnRoss2_tj-M.jpg The CN began working on the museum in December 2010. The building was formerly a schoolhouse called Rural 51 that was originally built in 1913 just after Oklahoma became a state. The school educated Cherokee and non-Cherokee students and was open until the 1950s. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX JohnRoss2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5632_JohnRoss1_tj-S.jpg New museum features legacy of Chief John Ross New museum features legacy of Chief John Ross rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/JohnRossMuseumGopening.mp4 2011-10-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5631 10/26/2011 8:47:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-26 Registration department to offer citizenship assistance http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5630 10/26/2011 8:18:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-26 Cherokee to compete at Indian National Finals Rodeo http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5630_BarrelRacer1_jc-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Trinity Hobbs takes her second barrel during a practice run to prepare for finals in November at the Rockin' DJ Sports Arena in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BarrelRacer1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5630_spts_111020_BarrelRacer2_jc-M.jpg Cherokee citizens Neely, left, and Trinity Hobbs blanket Lakota, Trinity’s paint mare, after practicing at the Rockin' DJ Sports Arena, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BarrelRacer2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5630_spts_111020_BarrelRacer3_jc-M.jpg Trinity Hobbs and her horse Lakota at the Rockin' DJ Sports Arena in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BarrelRacer3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5630_BarrelRacer1_jc-S.jpg Cherokee to compete at Indian National Finals Rodeo Cherokee to compete at Indian National Finals Rodeo rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/BarrelRacer.mp4 2011-10-26 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5629 10/25/2011 3:40:29 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-25 Baker signs order to remove communication restriction http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5627 10/25/2011 2:15:30 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-25 Cherokee Nation offers personal banking workshop http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5626 10/25/2011 8:27:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-25 Windmill increases dissolved oxygen in pond http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5626_Windmill-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Environmental Program installed an aeration windmill kit at the pond west of the W.W. Keehler Tribal Complex. The windmill takes natural wind and pumps that air into the pond to increase its dissolved oxygen levels. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Windmill1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5625 10/25/2011 8:14:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-25 Ketcher remembered as respectful and kind leader http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5624 10/24/2011 3:50:53 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-24 New principal chief begins work, moves into tribal complex http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5622 10/24/2011 2:17:28 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-24 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Oct. 23, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5621 10/24/2011 8:56:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-24 Flu vaccinations available in the 14 counties http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5620 10/24/2011 7:48:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-24 Exhibit highlights Civil War devastation of Cherokees http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5620_CivilWarExhibit_wc-M.jpg A new exhibition at the Cherokee Heritage Center Museum titled “Brother vs. Brother – Cherokee Civil War Exhibit” tells the story of how the Cherokee Nation got involved in the American Civil War and how the war devastated the nation. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CivilWar1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5619 10/21/2011 11:06:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-21 Cherokee songwriter nominated for Grammy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5618 10/21/2011 8:16:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-21 CN certified training program offered to Cherokees http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5618_SurgicalTech4_tj-M.jpg Student Tracy Adams, right, goes over the sterile table checklist with fellow student Jimmy Bagwell to account for all surgical tools and instruments. During the class, the students are timed at how fast they can set up a mock operating room. In a real operating room, a surgical technologist only has 15 minutes to set up. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SurgTech1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5618_SurgicalTech4_tj-S.jpg SurgTech SurgTech rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/SurgTechTraining.mp4 2011-10-21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5617 10/20/2011 8:21:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-20 Blood drive at Sequoyah Schools Nov. 3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5616 10/20/2011 8:19:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-20 Will Rogers Days begin in Claremore and Oologah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5615 10/19/2011 10:13:16 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 BREAKING: Baker sworn-in as principal chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5615_nws_111019_BakerSwearingIn_wc-M.jpg Principal Chief-Elect Bill John Baker took the oath of office this evening to officially become the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Supreme Court Justice James G. Wilcoxen administered the oath of office. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Baker1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5613 10/19/2011 3:23:09 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 BREAKING: Supreme Court denies Smith’s appeal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5612 10/19/2011 2:41:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 BREAKING: Baker to take oath of office tonight http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5611 10/19/2011 1:41:08 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 DEVELOPING: Smith files motion for expedited hearing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5610 10/19/2011 8:28:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 Cherokee group collecting winter clothes and toys http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5609 10/19/2011 8:25:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 Pink apparel at Hard Rock to help Tulsa Project Woman http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5608 10/19/2011 7:39:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-19 NSU cheer coach seeks to make halftime exciting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5608_Cheer4_tj-M.jpg There are 16 members on the Northeastern State University Cheer Squad. Six are Cherokee, including coach Paula Sloan. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUCheer1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5608_sports_111017_Cheer2_tj-M.jpg Four Cherokee citizens and Northeastern State University Cheer Squad members hold cheer member and Cherokee citizen Brianna Payne during a practice as coach Paula Sloan watches. The squad practices also flexibility skills, tumbling skills, pyramids, stunts, side line cheers, the NSU flight song cheer and they even work with the NSU Pom Squad on a half time dance routine. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUCheer2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5608_sports_111017_Cheer5_tj-M.jpg When it comes to trying out for the Northeastern State University Cheer Squad, students are required to have a minimum of two years of cheer experience, must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average and must be able to show flexibility and tumbling skills. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUCheer3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5608_Cheer4_tj-S.jpg NSU cheer coach seeks to make halftime exciting Paula Sloan, the squad’s second year coach, embraces the opportunities and challenges of coaching. Sloan and five squad members are Cherokee. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/NSUcheerleaders.mp4 2011-10-19 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5607 10/18/2011 4:12:20 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 Home repairs available for qualifying veterans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5606 10/18/2011 4:07:38 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 Native American activist Elouise Cobell dies http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5605 10/18/2011 3:50:53 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 Winners of 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market announced http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5604 10/18/2011 2:26:06 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 UPDATE: Former Deputy Chief John Ketcher’s services announced http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5604_Ketcher1-M.jpg John Ketcher was first elected the deputy chief by the Cherokee Tribal Council in 1985 to replace Wilma Mankiller, who replaced Ross Swimmer as the principal chief. Swimmer had resigned to become an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of the Interior. JohnKetcher http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5603 10/18/2011 8:13:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 Carter Center congratulates CNEC on election completion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5602 10/18/2011 8:05:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-18 Arkansas School of Law partners with Obama administration http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5601 10/17/2011 4:54:14 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 DEVELOPING: Smith files appeal with CN Supreme Court http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5600 10/17/2011 2:38:35 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 Baker announces inauguration ceremony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5599 10/17/2011 2:33:17 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 Makeover Project renews old jewelry http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5597 10/17/2011 8:23:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 Mammography unit appointments available in November http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5596 10/17/2011 8:19:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 NMAI receives environmental award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5595 10/17/2011 8:06:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-17 Tribe receives 10th award for financial reporting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5594 10/14/2011 3:02:57 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-14 Dramatic citizenry increase in past 40 years http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5594_nws_111014_CherokeeNumbers1-M.jpg Increase in registered Cherokee citizens during the past 40 years. These numbers may include individuals who are deceased or who have relinquished their citizenship with the Cherokee Nation. (Citizenship numbers courtesy CN Communications/Graph by Mark Dreadfulwater) citizenshipGraph http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5593 10/14/2011 9:21:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-14 Court-ordered mailings to Freedmen exceed $105,000 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5592 10/14/2011 9:10:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-14 Northeastern State University names new president http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5590 10/14/2011 8:55:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-14 Sequoyah introduces Apple iPad to expand learning http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5588 10/13/2011 11:36:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-13 Baker wins fierce principal chief race http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5588_ElectionResults3_jc-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker is greeted by media and supporters after election results were certified on Oct. 12 outside the Cherokee Nation Election Commission in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ElectionResults1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5587 10/13/2011 10:57:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-13 Murrell Home to host ghost stories tours http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5586 10/13/2011 10:53:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-13 Candidates for District 2, Seat 1, draw for placement http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5585 10/13/2011 7:55:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-13 Technology group creates Google Maps in Cherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5585_GoogleMaps1-M.jpg Creating a map on Google Maps allowed the language technology group to add places and points of interests and even upload videos providing information on that location in the Cherokee language. GoogleMaps1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5584 10/12/2011 4:29:38 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-12 Construction begins on Vinita Health Clinic http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5582 10/12/2011 1:00:53 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-12 Hundreds gather for suicide prevention walk http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5582_SuicidePrevention3_jc-M.jpg Dean Hudson, far left, and Robin Hudson, far right, led the Out of Darkness suicide prevention walk on Oct. 8 at Lafortune Park in Tulsa, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SuicidePrevention1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5582_hth_111011_SuicidePrevention2_jc-M.jpg Joan Benedict, left, and Robin Hudson, right, play a song for lost loved ones to suicide before beginning the Out of Darkness suicide prevention walk on Oct. 8 at Lafortune Park in Tulsa, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SuicidePrevention2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5582_hth_111011_SuicidePrevention4_jc-M.jpg A group of family members and friends carry a banner in remembrance of Chelsea Lee Benedict during the Out of Darkness suicide prevention walk on Oct. 8 at Lafortune Park in Tulsa, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SuicidePrevention3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5582_hth_111011_SuicidePrevention6_jc-M.jpg Robin Hudson, right, visits with another suicide prevention supporter during the Out of Darkness community walk on Oct. 8 at Lafortune Park in Tulsa, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX SuicidePrevention4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5581 10/11/2011 5:54:10 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-11 DEVELOPING: Baker leads after absentee ballot count http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5580 10/11/2011 2:31:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-11 DEVELOPING: CN Supreme Court issues order striking federal court’s filing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5579 10/11/2011 9:48:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-11 Turkey-feather cape wins Best of Show at Cherokee Art Market http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5579_ArtMarketWinner2_wc-M.jpg “Peace Chief Wild Turkey Cape” by Cherokee artist Shawna Cain won Best of Show at the 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market. COURTESY PHOTO/CHEROKEE NATION ENTERTAINMENT ArtWinner1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5579_nws_111010_ArtMarketWinner-1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Shawna Cain of Twist Mountain in Adair County stands next to her turkey-feather cape that won Best of Show at last weekend’s 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ArtWinner2b http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5578 10/11/2011 7:54:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-11 HUD funds for Cherokee Nation still frozen http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5577 10/10/2011 6:48:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-10 DEVELOPING: Tribal Council authorizes the CN to become a member of NCAI http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5576 10/10/2011 2:18:43 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-10 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Oct. 9, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5575 10/10/2011 1:32:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-10 Commerce Services to host business fair http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5574 10/10/2011 7:54:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-10 Expansion continues at Hastings Hospital http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5574_nws_111006_HastingsExpansion1_tj-M.jpg As part of an expansion project at W.W. Hastings Hospital, the construction of two additions to buildings are almost complete and several renovation projects are expected to follow. The new addition of the physical therapy building will house optometry, orthopedics and podiatry. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Hastings http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5573 10/10/2011 7:50:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-10 DEVELOPING: Baker leads in precinct vote tally http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5572 10/7/2011 1:07:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-07 Music venue celebrates first birthday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5571 10/7/2011 8:58:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-07 NSU program starts intertribal drum group http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5571_NSUDrumGroup-M.jpg Intertribal drum participants sing the Cherokee Flag Song during a practice session Oct. 5 at Second Century Square on NSUs campus in Tahlequah, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUdrumgroup http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5571_NSUDrumGroup-S.jpg NSU program starts intertribal drum group NSU program starts intertribal drum group rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/NSUDrumGroup.mp4 2011-10-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5570 10/7/2011 8:08:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-07 AG investigation clears Smith of accusations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5569 10/7/2011 8:02:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-07 Carter Center Democracy Program oversees CN election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5568 10/7/2011 7:39:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-07 Apple co-founder Steve Jobs leaves legacy in Cherokee language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5568_AppleLanguage2_cgv-M.jpg The Apple iPhone’s operating system comes with the Cherokee language and keyboard. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX AppleLanguage1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5567 10/6/2011 1:32:14 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 Sequoyah student’s artwork featured at charity auction http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5566 10/6/2011 9:54:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 ALERT: Armed suspects near NSU Tahlequah campus http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5565 10/6/2011 8:46:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 UKB holds 61st annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5565_UKBcelebrationImage2-M.jpg The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians' Color Guard leads the grand entry of the 61st annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration. ROGER GRAHAM/CHEROKEE PHOENIX UKBCelebration http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5565_UKBcelebrationImage2-S.jpg UKB holds 61st annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration UKB holds 61st annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/UKBcelebration.mp4 2011-10-06 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5564 10/6/2011 8:14:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market is Oct. 8-9 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5563 10/6/2011 8:05:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 Cherokee casinos raise money for cancer programs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5562 10/6/2011 7:57:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-06 Progress made on veteran’s center near main tribal complex http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5562_nws_110930_VetCenter_wc-M.jpg The foundation of the Veteran's Service Center is nearly complete and framing for the building will begin soon. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX VeteransCenter1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5561 10/5/2011 10:51:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-05 Fundraiser at Hard Rock to benefit Special Olympics http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5560 10/5/2011 8:08:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-05 CN Registration to open local sites for citizenship applicants http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5559 10/5/2011 8:02:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-05 Sequoyah alumni play football game against Haskell http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5558 10/5/2011 7:54:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-05 Cherokee student displays art at NSU gallery http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5558_nws_111004_NSUart4_tj-M.jpg Northeastern State University art education student Taleah Stand, right, explains to fellow student Barbara Davis how she created her sculpture "The Old Guitarist," based off a painting by Pablo Picasso. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUart1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5558_nws_111004_NSUart2_tj-M.jpg Taleah Stand’s clay mask called “Tribal Intertwined,” shows different Cherokee clans intertwined with Indonesian cultures. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUart2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5558_nws_111004_NSUart5_tj-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Taleah Stand focuses mostly on clay and sculpture as her art medium. The clay ceramic platter "Blossom Tree" is one of her favorite pieces that she put on display at the Northeastern State University Art Gallery on Sept. 30. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX NSUart3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5557 10/4/2011 12:43:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-04 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Oct. 2, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5556 10/4/2011 12:16:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-04 Legacy of Hastings Shade celebrated at storytelling event http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5556_nws_110930_Storytellers-2_wc-M.jpg Sequoyah Guess shares a story during the 61st annual United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees celebration in Tahlequah. COURTESY PHOTO/UKB COMMUNICATIONS Storytelling http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5556_nws_110930_Storytellers-2_wc-S.jpg Legacy of Hastings Shade celebrated at storytelling event Former Deputy Chief Hastings Shade remembered during storytelling event named in his honor. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/UKBstorytelling.mp4 2011-10-04 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5555 10/3/2011 3:06:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-03 Registered Cherokee Nation voters can vote on added days http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5554 10/3/2011 11:21:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-03 Federal judge dismisses one of two Cherokee Freedmen citizenship cases http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5553 10/3/2011 9:04:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-03 John Ross museum opening this fall http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5552 10/3/2011 8:58:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-03 NSU to host Native American read-a-thon http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5551 10/3/2011 8:46:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-03 New Tahlequah casino on hold pending site plans http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5551_nws_110929_TahlequahCasino-1_wc-M.jpg An artist rendering for a new Cherokee Casino in Ramona, Okla., near Bartlesville, shows the building's unique design. The casino will open in late 2012. COURTESY PHOTO Casino1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/10/5551_nws_110929_TahlequahCasino-2_wc-M.jpg An artist rendering for a new Fort Gibson Cherokee Casino shows the design for the 27,500 square foot casino, which will open in late 2012. COURTESY PHOTO Casino2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5544 10/1/2011 3:00:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-10-01 Oct. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5544_2011-10-01-1-M.jpg October 2011 Oct2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5548 9/30/2011 4:24:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-30 Rules Committee approves the donation of equipment http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5547 9/30/2011 10:37:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-30 Lindsey Buckingham to play Hard Rock in November http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5546 9/30/2011 8:10:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-30 Purple is the color for domestic violence http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5545 9/30/2011 8:08:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-30 Tribe offers coupon workshops in October http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5543 9/29/2011 1:09:46 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-29 Golf tourney to benefit Cherokee Veteran’s Center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5542 9/29/2011 7:55:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-29 Compressed natural gas available at CN http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5541 9/28/2011 11:59:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 Carter Center highlights need for patience, transparency in voting process http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5541_Eagle302_874Tag-M.jpg The Carter Center plans to return on the remaining voting days and give a final overview of the tribe’s election process. COURTESY IMAGE cartercenter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5540 9/28/2011 7:02:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 EC affirms new walk-in voting dates for Cherokee voters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5539 9/28/2011 7:01:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 New court order allows all registered voters in special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5538 9/28/2011 7:01:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 UPDATE: Election Commission follows orders from U.S. District Court http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5537 9/28/2011 7:00:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 DEVELOPING: Election Commission sets additional voting dates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5536 9/28/2011 6:59:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 UPDATE: Freedmen descendants have citizenship restored and may vote Sept. 24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5535 9/28/2011 6:58:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 DEVELOPING: Freedmen citizenship restored and voting extended to Oct. 8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5534 9/28/2011 6:57:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 UPDATED: CNEC to allow Freedmen to vote challenge ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5533 9/28/2011 6:57:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 DEVELOPING: CNEC to allow Freedmen to vote challenge ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5532 9/28/2011 6:56:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 DEVELOPING: Attorney General files response to Freedmen motion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5531 9/28/2011 6:55:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 BIA demands action by the CN regarding Freedmen http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5530 9/28/2011 6:54:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 CNEC to wait 48 hours to certify election results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5529 9/28/2011 6:52:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-28 EC affirms new walk-in voting dates for Cherokee voters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5528 9/27/2011 12:51:35 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-27 New court order allows all registered voters in special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5527 9/27/2011 10:40:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-27 Cherokee Nation Marshal Service receives Taser training http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5527_nws_110926_TaserTraining1_jc-M.jpg CN Marshal Service Security Manager Richard Carter, left, and CNMS Deputy Commander Mike Roach, right, hold down Marshal Ralph Travis while he is shocked by a Taser gun by Muskogee Police Officer Seth Paris during a Taser training in September for CNMS in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX taser http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5527_nws_110926_TaserTraining2_jc-M.jpg Muskogee Police Officer Seth Paris explains how to take out probes from a Taser gun shot into a suspect. Cherokee Nation Marshal Ralph Travis volunteered to be shocked by a Taser gun. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX taser2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5527_nws_110926_TaserTraining3_jc-M.jpg Muskogee Police Officer Seth Paris explains how to take out probes from a Taser gun shot into a suspect. Cherokee Nation Marshal Ralph Travis volunteered to be shocked by a Taser gun. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX taser3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5527_nws_110926_TaserTraining4_jc-M.jpg Muskogee Police Officer Seth Paris, left, explains how to take out probes from a taser gun shot into a suspect. Cherokee Nation Marshal Ralph Travis volunteered to shocked by a Taser gun. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX taser4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5527_nws_110926_TaserTraining1_jc-S.jpg Cherokee Nation Marshal Service receives Taser training The tribe’s Marshal Service recently attended a Taser training class offered by the Muskogee Police Department to begin carrying Taser guns during their shifts. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/TaserTraining.mp4 2011-09-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5526 9/27/2011 7:27:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-27 Cherokee Nation misses election pact deadline http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5525 9/26/2011 6:52:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-26 Cherokee citizen sells best-seller to DreamWorks http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5525_nws_110919_Robo1_courtesy-M.jpg Author and Cherokee citizen Daniel Wilson releases his New York Times best seller earlier this year. Shortly after he had written 100 pages of the novel, DreamWorks purchased it to turn into a movie production. “Robopocalypse” is expected to hit theaters July 3, 2013. COURTESY PHOTO danielwilson http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5524 9/26/2011 6:48:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-26 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Sept. 25, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5523 9/23/2011 11:16:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-23 Tribe offers free triage course http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5522 9/23/2011 7:02:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-23 Freedmen descendant says issue is still a struggle http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5521 9/23/2011 6:55:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-23 CN Immersion School progressing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5521_edu_110920_Immersion1_tj-M.jpg Sixth grader Sean Sikora practices his spelling of Cherokee words. At the Cherokee Nation Immersion School students learn a curriculum entirely in the Cherokee language. In fifth grade they start to learn it in English to help them transition. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX immersion1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5521_edu_110920_Immersion3_tj-M.jpg Lauren Hummingbird prepares her laptop to practice her spelling of Cherokee words. Hummingbird, 10, is one of nine students who are in the sixth grade Cherokee Nation Immersion School. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX imeersion2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5521_edu_110920_Immersion2_tj-M.jpg This is the first year for the sixth grade class at the Cherokee Nation Immersion School. While attending the Immersion School, students learn the Cherokee culture and history as well as other subjects such as science and math. Since the school was created the curriculum has been entirely in the Cherokee language. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX immersion3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5521_edu_110920_Immersion1_tj-S.jpg CN Immersion School progressing This is the first year for the recently added sixth grade at the Cherokee Nation Immersion School. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Immersion.mp4 2011-09-23 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5520 9/22/2011 11:23:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-22 UPDATE: Election Commission follows orders from U.S. District Court http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5519 9/22/2011 6:55:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-22 Cherokee Nation doctor completes fellowship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5518 9/22/2011 6:52:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-22 New Cherokee Arts Center to serve the needs of Cherokee artists http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5518_nws_110920_ArtGallery1_wc-M.jpg Joe Knight, left, and Donetta Johnson look at jewelry for sale in the new Cherokee Arts Center gallery. Showing them the jewelry is Community Tourism Supervisor Donna Tinnin. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artscenter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5518_nws_110920_ArtGallery2_wc-M.jpg Flat copper pieces with traditional Southeastern or Woodland designs were on display in the Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Tahlequah during the Cherokee National Holiday. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artscenter2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5518_nws_110920_ArtGallery3_wc-M.jpg Recently made copper blacelets with Southeastern or Woodland designs were on display in the new Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Tahlequah during the Cherokee National Holiday. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artscenter3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5517 9/21/2011 4:56:03 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-21 DEVELOPING: Election Commission sets additional voting dates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5516 9/21/2011 1:04:15 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-21 UPDATE: Freedmen descendants have citizenship restored and may vote Sept. 24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5516_nws_110921_FreedmenDecision1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Freedmen descendants protested in front of the Bureau of Indian Affairs office in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept. 2. They were protesting an Aug. 22 Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruling that voided their CN citizenship. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX freedmen http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5515 9/21/2011 6:49:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-21 Students and teachers share their experiences with Cherokee Lifeways program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5515_nws_110919_CherokeeLifeways2_wc-M.jpg Stilwell Science Teacher Sean Catron shares information about a successful outdoor classroom project at Stilwell High School done through the Cherokee Lifeways program. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX lifeways http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5514 9/21/2011 6:45:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-21 W.W. Hastings Hospital relocates three programs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5513 9/20/2011 5:26:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-20 DEVELOPING: Freedmen citizenship restored and voting extended to Oct. 8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5513_CNSEAL-M.jpg The voting extension will allow the Freedmen, as well as other CN citizens, more time to vote beyond the Sept. 24 principal chief election. COURTESY IMAGE cnseal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5512 9/20/2011 10:22:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-20 Combat veterans invited to join new Tahlequah support group http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5511 9/20/2011 7:13:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-20 Program is working to gather and share Cherokee attributes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5510 9/20/2011 7:07:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-20 Stilwell High School wins money for marching band http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5510_edu_110913_MoneyForClassrooms2_courtesy-M.jpg The Windstream Communications mascott stops in front of Stilwell High School just before surprising the band with $1,000. The band was selected after band parent Celena Bray nominated them for the Windstream Classroom Cash give away. COURTESY PHOTO windstreamgrant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5509 9/19/2011 7:06:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-19 Cherokee Phoenix Radio Sept. 18, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5508 9/19/2011 6:52:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-19 Cultural Tourism to start education history tours http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5507 9/19/2011 6:48:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-19 Native American sorority named chapter of the year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5507_edu_110914_sorority1_courtesy-M.jpg The Theta chapter at NSU was founded in 2006 and currently has six members. In the front row sitting left to right is Holly Noe and President Brooke Seawright. Standing from left to right are Haley Noe, Sheena Winlock and Crystal Perry. COURTESY PHOTO nativeamericansorority http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5506 9/16/2011 10:46:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-16 2011 Report to the Cherokee People http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5505 9/16/2011 7:00:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-16 Annual report shows steady growth despite recession http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5505_web_Page3-M.jpg The 22-page report includes a 2011 budget analysis in the form of ‘Where the Money Comes From’ and ‘Where the Money Goes’ pie charts, and a page of ‘Performance Measures.’ COURTESY IMAGE annualreportpage3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5505_web_Page6-M.jpg The 22-page report includes a 2011 budget analysis in the form of ‘Where the Money Comes From’ and ‘Where the Money Goes’ pie charts, and a page of ‘Performance Measures.’ COURTESY IMAGE annualreportpage6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5504 9/16/2011 6:52:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-16 Annual “Report to the Cherokee People” withheld http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5504_web_annual_cover-M.jpg Acting Principal Chief Joe Crittenden said the annual report and DVD will be mailed after the election date with an update to the current status of the Nation. COURTESY IMAGE annualreportcover http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5503 9/15/2011 1:15:58 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-15 UPDATED: CNEC to allow Freedmen to vote challenge ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5502 9/15/2011 10:21:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-15 Carson nominated to administration post by Obama http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5501 9/14/2011 8:47:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-14 DEVELOPING: CNEC to allow Freedmen to vote challenge ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5500 9/14/2011 4:46:45 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-14 DEVELOPING: Attorney General files response to Freedmen motion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5499 9/14/2011 4:42:27 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-14 BIA demands action by the CN regarding Freedmen http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5498 9/14/2011 11:18:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-14 CNEC to wait 48 hours to certify election results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5498_nws_110913_ECMtg_jc-M.jpg During the Election Commission meeting on Sept. 13, Election Commissioner Martha Calico, right, holds up documentation of the final locations of precincts for the upcoming principal chief election to other EC commissioners. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ecmeeting1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5498_nws_110913_ECMtg2_jc-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Election Commission gathered for their regular meeting on Sept. 13. In that meeting the commission selected a new chairperson and approved waiting 48 hours before certifying election results. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ecmeeting2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5497 9/14/2011 6:52:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-14 NSU offers Cherokee Language Technology class http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5497_edu_CherokeeTech3_tj-M.jpg Co-instructor Joseph Erb teaches the font history of the Cherokee language in Northeastern State University’s new Cherokee Language Technology course. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetech1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5497_edu_110901_CherokeeTech2_tj-M.jpg Co-instructor Joseph Erb teaches the font history of the Cherokee language in Northeastern State University’s new Cherokee Language Technology course. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetech2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5497_edu_110901_CherokeeTech1_tj-M.jpg Co-instructor Joseph Erb explains how the Cherokee writing system has changed in style and font over the years in the new Cherokee Language Technology course. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetech3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5497_edu_CherokeeTech3_tj-S.jpg NSU offers Cherokee Language Technology class The class follows the Cherokee language from when it was handwritten, to the printing press, typewriter and to the digital media. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LangTechNSU.mp4 2011-09-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5496 9/13/2011 3:36:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-13 Council taps contingency fund for 2012 budget http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5494 9/13/2011 11:08:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-13 Trail of Tears marker is dedicated in Arkansas http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5494_TOT1-M.jpg Former Deputy Principal Chiefs John Ketcher, center, and Joe Grayson remove a Cherokee Braves flag to unveil a Trail of Tears interpretive marker located at Evansville, Ark. Assisting them was Arkansas Trail of Tears Association President John McLarty. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tot1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5494_TOT2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation and Evansville citizens read an interpretive panel unveiled at Evansville, Ark., Sept. 10. The marker includes art from Cherokee artist Max Stanley that depicts the removal Cherokee people in 1838 and 1839 to Indian Territory. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tot2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5494_TOT3-M.jpg Cherokee artist Tommy Wildcat played flute music for the people who traveled to Evansville, Ark., Sept. 10 to witness the unveiling of a Trail of Tears interpretive marker, which is left of Wildcat. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tot3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5494_TOT4-M.jpg Art depicting the forced removal of Cherokee people in the winter of 1838-1839 by artist Max Stanley is part of a Trail of Tears interpretive panel unveiled in Evansville, Ark., Sept. 10. COURTESY PHOTO, ARKANSAS TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION tot4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5493 9/13/2011 8:50:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-13 Five Tribes Story Conference set for Sept. 16-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5492 9/13/2011 7:35:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-13 Okla. tribal members can vote early Saturday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5491 9/13/2011 7:20:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-13 Historical figures come to life in CHC’s ‘Under the Cherokee Moon’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5491_UTCMImage-M.jpg The Cherokee Heritage Center is presenting “Under the Cherokee Moon in Indian Territory” for a four-week limited engagement each Saturday in September at 7 p.m. The Cherokee Heritage Center is located at 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, OK 74451. utcm http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5491_UTCMImage-S.jpg Historical figures come to life in CHC’s ‘Under the Cherokee Moon’ The Cherokee Heritage Center is presenting “Under the Cherokee Moon in Indian Territory” for a four-week limited engagement each Saturday in September at 7 p.m. The Cherokee Heritage Center is located at 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, OK 74451. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/UTCM.mp4 2011-09-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5490 9/12/2011 9:33:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-12 Cherokee citizen wins professional boxing debut http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5490_spt_10829_Nofire-1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee boxer Wes Nofire looks to jab his opponent Marc Webb during an Aug. 26 boxing match at the Joint inside Hard Rock Casino Tulsa. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Nofire1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5490_spt_10829_Nofire-2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee boxer Wes Nofire looks for an opening during an Aug. 26 boxing match against Marc Webb at the Joint in Hard Rock Casino Tulsa. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Nofire2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5490_spt_10829_Nofire-3_wc-M.jpg Wes Nofire's hand is raised in victory following his match against Marc Webb on Aug. 26 at the Joint inside the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Nofire3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5490_spt_10829_Nofire-1_wc-S.jpg Cherokee citizen wins professional boxing debut Cherokee citizen John Wesley Nofire won his professional heavyweight boxing debut bout Aug. 26 during The Joint’s Xtreme Fight Night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/WesNofire.mp4 2011-09-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5488 9/9/2011 6:57:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-09 Precincts change for principal chief special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5487 9/9/2011 6:56:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-09 Precincts change for principal chief special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5486 9/9/2011 6:49:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-09 'A-Team' wins traditional Indian food cook-off http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood2_jc-M.jpg Charlene "Chili" Ybarra Gaylor, right, and her husband James Gaylor compete in the traditional food cook-off on Sept. 3 during the Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood1_jc-M.jpg “A-Team’s” Chief Cook John Mouse stirs his beans as they boil during the Cherokee National Holiday traditional Indian food cook-off on Sept. 3 in Tahlequah, Okla. Mouse’s team received first place this year. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood3_jc-M.jpg Sheila Glass, left, slices potatoes while Elizabeth Grigsby, right, prepares dumplings for the traditional Indian cook-off on Sept. 3 during the Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood4_jc-M.jpg "Colton's Crew" cooks fried potatoes and beans during Cherokee National Holiday traditional Indian food competition. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHEONIX food4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood5_jc-M.jpg Charlene "Chili" Ybarra Gaylor of "Colton's Crew" tosses in sliced potatoes for their vegetable side dish. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood6_jc-M.jpg Kristy Glass of “Hickory Flames” stirs beans during the competition. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood7_jc-M.jpg "Hickory Flames" chief cook Elizabeth Grigsby stirs home-grown strawberries for the team's dumplings during the traditional Indian food cook-off. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX food7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5486_cul_110907_TraditionalFood2_jc-S.jpg 'A-Team' wins traditional Indian food cook-off The traditional Indian food cook-off requires each team to cook a traditional menu including hog meat, beans and fry bread. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/TradFoods.mp4 2011-09-09 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5485 9/8/2011 10:34:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-08 Quilt making evolves from functional to art http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5485_110907_cul_Quilt3_cgv-M.jpg Acting Deputy Chief Meredith Frailey looks at a quilt at the Quilt Show during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 2. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilt1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5485_110907_cul_Quilt1_cgv-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Lizzie Whitekiller’s quilt, ‘Cathedral Window,’ won the ribbon for Deputy Chief’s Choice at the Quilt Show during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 2. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilt2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5485_110907_cul_Quilt2_cgv-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Lizzie Whitekiller’s quilt, ‘Cathedral Window,’ won the ribbon for Deputy Chief’s Choice at the Quilt Show during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 2. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilt3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5485_110907_cul_Quilt4_cgv-M.jpg A quilt show attendee views one of the quilts made by one of the male contestants Sept. 2 at the Quilt Show during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilt4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5484 9/8/2011 9:19:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-08 Style show highlights traditional dress http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5484_StyleShow2_wc_bp-M.jpg Model Catherine Foreman Gray wore a trade shirt, finger-woven belt and a wool wrap skirt that was typical for Cherokee women in the 1700s during a Souteastern-Indian style show Sept. 2. She also wore pucker-toe moccasins and some trade silver. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX styleshow1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5484_nws_110907_StyleShow-2-M_wc.jpg Model Catherine Foreman Gray wore a trade shirt, finger-woven belt and a wool wrap skirt that was typical for Cherokee women in the 1700s during a Souteastern-Indian style show Sept. 2. She also wore pucker-toe moccasins and some trade silver. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fashion2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5484_nws_110907_StyleShow-3_wc-M.jpg Model David Fowler is dressed as a Cherokee Old Settler in the early 1800s. The outfit includes a bandolier bag, which Fowler showed off. Fowler made the outfit and modeled it during the Sept. 2 Southeastern-Indian style show in downtown Tahlequah. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fashion3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5484_nws_110907_StyleShow-1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Roger Cain models a turkey-feather cape that would have been worn by a Mississippian-era war chief while his grandson Austin Lyons wears regalia that would have been worn by a bird-man dancer complete with turkey feathers and jewelry from the period, which was between 900 to 1600 A.D. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fashion4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5484_nws_110907_StyleShow-4_wc-M.jpg Mary Smith models a Seminole skirt made by Jay McGirt during a Southeastern-Indian style show Sept. 2. The Cherokee Native Art and Plant Society sponsored the event. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fashion5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5481 9/7/2011 1:37:27 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-07 Federal housing funds for Cherokee Nation are ‘suspended’ over Freedmen issue http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5480 9/7/2011 12:04:04 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-07 HorseChief wins top prize at Holiday art show http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5480_horsechief-M.jpg Cherokee artist Dan HorseChief talks about his painting "tah si ki ya ki, Captain Shoeboots, Cherokee Warrior." HorseChief won "Best of Show" at this year's Cherokee National Holiday Art Show with the painting. horsechief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5480_horsechief-S.jpg HorseChief wins top prize in Holiday art show Cherokee artist Dan HorseChief won "Best of Show" in this year's Cherokee National Holiday Art Show with his painting "tah si ki ya ki, Captain Shoeboots, Cherokee Warrior." rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/HolidayArtShow.mp4 2011-09-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5479 9/7/2011 11:56:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-07 Scores gather for Holiday stickball tournament http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5479_holiday_stickball3_tj-M.jpg Group Leader of the Cherokee Nation leadership department Todd Enlow, left, looks to throw the ball after picking it up with two sticks during the Sept. 3 stickball game while a member from the brown team runs to block him. The two teams run up and down Sequoyah High School's football field in an attempt to score points by throwing the ball at wooden posts. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stickball http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5479_holiday_stickball3_tj-S.jpg Scores gather for Holiday stickball tournament Scores gather for Holiday stickball tournament rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/HolidayStickball.mp4 2011-09-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5477 9/7/2011 11:49:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-07 Blowgun tradition still alive at Holiday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5477_HolidayBlowgun-M.jpg A participant takes his shot in the Blowgun competition during the Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 3 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX blowgun http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5477_HolidayBlowgun-S.jpg Blowgun tradition still alive at Cherokee National Holiday Blowgun tradition still alive at Cherokee National Holiday rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/HolidayBlowgun.mp4 2011-09-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5476 9/7/2011 10:11:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-07 59th Cherokee National Holiday has good turnout http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_powwow5-M.jpg Cortney Yarholar, a citizen of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, dances in the fancy dance category Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday powwow. Yarholar placed first in the fancy dance division. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX powwow1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_powwow2-M.jpg Junior Jingle Dress dancer Aubree Wensmen dances Sept. 3 at the powwow during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX powwow2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_powwow3-M.jpg A man dances Sept. 3 at the powwow during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX powwow3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_powwow4-M.jpg Women's Cloth entrant Ellen Archie, left, dances in front of other contestants Sept. 3 at the powwow during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX powwow4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_powwow1-M.jpg Men's Grass division dancer Marty Thurman dances Sept. 3 at the powwow during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX powwow5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Color guard leads the Cherokee National Holiday parade on Sept. 3. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade_3083-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Color Guard marches down Muskogee Ave. Sept. 3 as the parade begins its procession at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 3. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade_3082-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Color Guard marches down Muskogee Ave. Sept. 3 as the parade begins its procession at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday Sept. 3. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade3-M.jpg Christy Kingfisher, 2011-2012 Jr. Miss Cherokee, rides in the annual Cherokee National Holiday Parade on Sept. 3 in downtown Tahlequah. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade2-M.jpg Miss Cherokee 2011-2012 Sidney Kimble waives to people during the annual Cherokee National Holiday Parade. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_parade4-M.jpg The Sequoyah Schools Marching Band took part in the annual Cherokee National Holiday Parade on Sept. 3 in Tahlequah. The band won second place in the Marching Bands category for the parade and received a trophy. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_parade8_tj-M.jpg The Cherokee National Powwow staff stops during the holiday parade on Sept. 3 to dance. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_parade9_tj-M.jpg One of the Cherokee National Powwow staff dances at the holiday parade to encourage people to visit the Sept. 3 powwow. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX parade7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_stateofnation2-M.jpg Acting Pricipal Chief Joe Crittenden, left, and Acting Deputy Chief Meredith Frailey, right presents Bill Rabbit with with the 2011 Cherokee National Treasurer Master Craftman Award. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX treasures1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_stateofnation3-M.jpg Acting Principal Chief Joe Crittenden, right, and Acting Deputy Chief Meredith Frailey, left, presents Durbin Feeling with with the 2011 Cherokee National Treasurer Master Craftsman Award in language. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX treasures2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_stateofnation1-M.jpg Acting Principal Chief Joe Crittenden, left, and Acting Deputy Chief Meredith Frailey, right, present Lisa J. Smith with with the 2011 Cherokee National Treasurer Master Craftsman Award for turtle shells. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX treasures3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_stateofnation4-M.jpg Acting Principal Chief Joe Crittenden gives the state of the nation on Sept. 3 at the Cherokee Courthouse in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateofnation1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_stateofnation5-M.jpg Acting Principal Chief Joe Crittenden presented his state of the nation speech on the capital square in downtown Tahlequah on Sept. 3. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateofnation2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_carshow1-M.jpg Car on display at the Cherokee National Holiday Car Show at the Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX carshow1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_carshow2-M.jpg Two car show attendees observe a car on display at the Cherokee National Holiday Car Show at the Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX carshow2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_quiltshow_3030-M.jpg Quilt Show attendees get a closer look at a quilt Sept. 2 during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. The quilt show was held at the Sequoyah Schools’ old gym Sept. 2-4. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_quiltshow_3032-M.jpg A Quilt Show attendee views quilts Sept. 2 during the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. The quilt show was held Sept. 2-4 at the Sequoyah Schools’ old gym. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX quilts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_stickball3_tj-M.jpg Group Leader of the Cherokee Nation leadership department Todd Enlow, left, looks to throw the ball after picking it up with two sticks during the Sept. 3 stickball game while a member from the brown team runs to block him. The two teams run up and down Sequoyah High School's football field in an attempt to score points by throwing the ball at wooden posts. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stickball http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_stickball4_tj-M.jpg Cherokee and Choctaw stickball players push and shove their way to grab a ball with two sticks on Sept. 3 during the Cherokee National Holiday. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stickball2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_marbles1_tj-M.jpg A participant playing marbles tosses a ball the size of a billard ball to try to score points at the Cherokee Nation Heritage Center during the holiday on Sept. 3. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX marbles1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_holiday_marbles3_tj-M.jpg A participant playing marbles tosses a ball in an attempt to knock his opponents ball out of the circle to try to score points. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX marbles2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_foods1-M.jpg Charlene "Chili" Ybarra Gaylor, right, and her husband James Gaylor compete in the traditional food cookoff on Sept. 3 during the Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX foods1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_food2-M.jpg Iron pot cooking hog meat for the traditional food contest during the Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX foods2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_foods3-M.jpg John Mouse stirs his beans on Sept. 3 for the traditional Indian food cookoff during the Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX foods3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_foods4-M.jpg Sheila Glass, left, slices potatoes while Elizabeth Grigsby, right, prepares dumplings for the traditional Indian cookoff on Sept. 3 during the Cherokee National Holiday. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX foods4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fiddlerscontest1-M.jpg David Standingwater, left, plays the fiddle in the 'Old Timers' division at the Cherokee National Holiday fiddler's contest while coordinator Jerry Bigfeather, right, plays guitar for him. Standingwater placed first for a $250 prize. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fiddlerscontest2-M.jpg Brothers Michael and Douglas Thompson both played the fiddle and back up guitar for each other at the fiddler's contest on September 3. Michael placed first in the 'Junior' division, second in the 'Open' division and third in the "No Holds Barred" division. Douglas placed fourth in the 'Open' division and second in the 'No Holds Barred' division. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_FiddlersContest3_tj-M.jpg This was Charles Davis' first year participating in the Cherokee National Holiday fiddler's contest. After only playing the fiddle for two years, he placed second in the old timers division. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fishing_3042-M.jpg Children fish at the Children’s Fishing Derby Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. Hundreds of children enter the derby each year, and prizes are awarded in various categories, including largest fish caught and smallest fish caught. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fishing1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fishing_3045-M.jpg A girl fishes with the help of her grandfather at the Children’s Fishing Derby Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. Hundreds of children enter the derby each year, and prizes are awarded in various categories, including largest fish caught and smallest fish caught. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fishing2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fishing_3052-M.jpg A girl searches for a lure in a tackle box at the Children’s Fishing Derby Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fishing3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fishing_3053-M.jpg A boy plays with a nightcrawler at the Children’s Fishing Derby Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fishing4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5476_fishing_3056-M.jpg A girl fishes with the help of her mother at the Children’s Fishing Derby Sept. 3 at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday. Hundreds of children enter the derby each year, and prizes are awarded in various categories, including largest fish caught and smallest fish caught. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fishing5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5475 9/6/2011 8:19:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-06 Fiddler’s contest still active at Cherokee National Holiday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5475_nws_110905_FiddlersContest1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee citizen Charles Davis plays in the old timers division at the Cherokee Nation holiday fiddlers contest. This is his first year participating in the contest. He placed second, which gave him the $200 prize. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5475_fiddlerscontest-M.jpg David Standingwater, left, plays the fiddle in the 'Old Timers' division at the Cherokee National Holiday fiddler's contest while coordinator Jerry Bigfeather, right, plays guitar for him. Standingwater placed first for a $250 prize. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5475_fiddlerscontest2-M.jpg Brothers Michael and Douglas Thompson both played the fiddle and back up guitar for each other at the fiddler's contest on September 3. Michael placed first in the 'Junior' division, second in the 'Open' division and third in the "No Holds Barred" division. Douglas placed fourth in the 'Open' division and second in the 'No Holds Barred' division. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX fiddle3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5474 9/6/2011 7:09:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-06 Cherokee Nation presents the 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5473 9/2/2011 11:07:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-02 Election Commission discusses Freedmen decision http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5472 9/2/2011 8:59:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-02 Area sites to visit during Cherokee National Holiday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5472_HolidayGuide2011-M.jpg 59th Annual Cherokee National Holiday holiday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5472_HolidayGuide2011-S.jpg Area sites to visit during Cherokee National Holiday Area sites to visit during Cherokee National Holiday rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/HGTour.mp4 2011-09-02 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5471 9/1/2011 9:19:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-01 Gore treasurer to stand trial for embezzlement http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5470 9/1/2011 6:58:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-01 Trail of Tears marker to be dedicated Sept. 10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5470_art_110805_TOTMarker_wc-M.jpg Art depicting the forced removal of Cherokee people in the winter of 1838-39 by artist Max Stanley. COURTESY OF ARKANSAS TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION trail http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5469 9/1/2011 6:50:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-09-01 Sept. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5469_2011-09-01-1-M.jpg Sept. 2011 Sept.2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5468 8/31/2011 1:30:21 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-31 August 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5468_Aug11-M.jpg August 2011 August 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5467 8/31/2011 1:24:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Do the right thing for the right reason http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5467_Crittenden-M.jpg Joe Crittenden joecrittenden http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5466 8/31/2011 1:17:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 The Better Choice, Living “Old School” http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5466_ChadSmith-M.jpg Chad Smith chadsmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5465 8/31/2011 1:13:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Let’s take our nation from good to great http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5465_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker billjohnbaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5464 8/31/2011 1:09:14 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Impact of boycott on absentee voters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5464_Julia_Coates-M.jpg Julia Coates juliacoates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5463 8/31/2011 1:03:18 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Special council meeting was not illegal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5463_MeredithFraileyD6-M.jpg Meredith Frailey meredithfrailey http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5462 8/31/2011 12:52:56 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 CNB success yields more jobs and opportunities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5462_Stewart-M.jpg David Stewart davidstewart http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5460 8/31/2011 7:46:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Geronimo column appreciated http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5459 8/31/2011 7:44:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 At-large benefits or disenrollment http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5458 8/31/2011 7:43:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Election sham http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5457 8/31/2011 7:42:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Benefits for at-large Cherokees http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5456 8/31/2011 7:40:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Remember the at-large citizens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5454 8/31/2011 7:35:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-31 Release the plane logs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5451 8/31/2011 7:04:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-31 Free tours of historic sites available during Holiday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5450 8/31/2011 6:59:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-31 Kimble crowned new Miss Cherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5450_MissCherokee-M.jpg Outgoing 2010-2011 Miss Cherokee Brooke Hudson passes the Miss Cherokee title to the newly crowned Sidney Kimble during the Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition Aug. 27. Kimble will serve as the Cherokee Nation’s 2011-2012 Miss Cherokee and will also receive a $3,000 education scholarship. COURTESY PHOTO misscherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5449 8/30/2011 8:29:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-30 Freedmen vow to continue fighting Cherokee Nation for their rights http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5449_nws_110829_FreedmenMtg-1_wc-M.jpg Muscogee Creek citizen Eli Grayson emphasizes a point about the Cherokee Freedmen issue during an Aug. 27 meeting in Muskogee. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX freedmen1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5449_nws_110829_FreedmenMtg-2_wc-M.jpg President of the Descendents of Freedmen Association Marilyn Vann speaks with other Cherokee Freedmen following an Aug. 27 meeting in Muskogee. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX freedmen2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5448 8/29/2011 7:29:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-29 CN Environmental Programs assists Housing Dept. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5448_LeadPaint-M.jpg CN Environmental Programs assists Housing Dept. CN Environmental Programs assists Housing Dept. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5448_LeadPaint-S.jpg CN Environmental Programs assists Housing Dept. CN Environmental Programs assists Housing Dept. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Environmental.mp4 2011-08-29 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5447 8/29/2011 7:10:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-29 Cherokee Phoenix Radio August 28, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5446 8/29/2011 6:54:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-29 New HorseChief statue installed at Sequoyah High School http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5446_nws_110824_TheSeeker-1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Daniel HorseChief directs the placement of his statue “The Seeker” onto a concrete pedestal located in front of the Sequoyah High School gymnasium. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seeker1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5446_nws_110824_TheSeeker-2_wc-M.jpg “The Seeker” created by Cherokee artist Daniel HorseChief stands in front of the Sequoyah High School gymnasium. The statue is approximately 11 feet tall and took four years to complete. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seeker2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5446_nws_110824_TheSeeker-3_wc-M.jpg “The Seeker” created by Cherokee artist Daniel HorseChief was placed in front of the Sequoyah High School gymnasium on Aug. 24. The statue is approximately 11 feet tall and took four years to complete. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seeker3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5446_nws_110824_TheSeeker-4_wc-M.jpg A fallen warrior lies at the bottom of the statue "The Seeker," which was created by Cherokee artist Daniel HorseChief. The artist said the fallen warrior symbolizes the stuggle of all tribes to rise from despair. The statue is approximately 11 feet tall and stands in front of the Sequoyah High School gymnaisum. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seeker4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5445 8/26/2011 2:44:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-26 Rules Committee tables election reform legislation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5444 8/26/2011 2:40:20 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-26 Miss Cherokee contestants vie for copper crown http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5444_misscherokee-M.jpg 2011 Miss Cherokee Contestants (Back row L to R) Jade Hansen, Kendall McCoy, Candice Byrd and Jaime Dry. (Front row L to R) Sidney Kimble and Jade Sikes. COURTESY PHOTO misscherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5443 8/26/2011 6:54:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-26 Melanoma: third most common type of skin cancer http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5442 8/26/2011 6:51:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-26 Five Tribes Story Conference set for Sept. 16-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5441 8/26/2011 6:49:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-26 Cherokee citizen donates loom to revitalize weaving http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5441_Loom3_web-M.jpg Cherokee Native Art and Plant Society board members Jamil Jaser, left, and Roger Cain carry a piece of a hand operated loom that was given to the society by Cherokee citizen Gayle Samuels to help revitalize the traditional art of weaving. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX loom http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5441_nws_110822_loom1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee National Treasure and former Deputy Principal Chief John Ketcher stands next to the hand operated loom after putting it together after it was given to the Cherokee Native Art and Plant Society. Ketcher is one of the last few elders who know how to weave. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX loom2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/9/5441_nws_110822_loom2_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Native Art and Plant Society board members Jamil Jaser, left, and Roger Cain attempt to put together a hand operated loom. The loom was given to CNAPS by Cherokee citizen Gayle Samuels, far right, who is talking to Cherokee artist Cathy Moomaw. Samuels gave the loom to help revitalize the traditional art of weaving. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX loom3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5440 8/25/2011 6:52:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-25 Citizen’s citation for fishing with blue card dismissed http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5439 8/25/2011 6:47:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-25 CN gift shops sells culturally inspired children’s clothing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5439_web_KidsClothes2-M.jpg The Cherokee Kids line, which includes youth T-shirts, incorporates a water drum and stickball design in its logo to maintain Cherokee heritage and includes turtle, duck, rabbit, deer and water spider designs. COURTESY PHOTO cherokeeclothes1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5439_nws_110822_KidsClothes1-M.jpg The 3 Sisters clothing line, which includes baby and infant wear, is a Cherokee cultural reference to beans, squash and corn, which that dates back centuries as the three main agricultural crops of the Cherokee’s. It also features crawfish, deer, duck, rabbit and turtle designs. COURTESY PHOTO cherokeeclothes2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5438 8/24/2011 10:49:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-24 Universities to offer online Indian law classes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5437 8/23/2011 6:58:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-23 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court vacates Freedmen ruling http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5436 8/23/2011 6:54:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-23 Council confirms Plumb to Election Commission http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5436_web_CouncilMeeting-M.jpg Supreme Court Justice Troy Wayne Poteete, right, swears in Susan Plumb, center, Aug. 22 as a Cherokee Nation Election Commissioner as two of her daughters stand in as witnesses at the Tribal Council meeting. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX council http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5435 8/22/2011 1:43:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-22 Cherokee Phoenix Radio August 21, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5434 8/22/2011 10:47:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-22 Plumb nominated for empty EC Commissioner seat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5433 8/22/2011 9:50:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-22 Cherokee Casino Sallisaw opens new simulcast room http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5432 8/22/2011 9:41:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-22 Process to fill District 2 seat outlined http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5432_nws_110817_VacantCou-M.jpg A Cherokee voter casts her vote at the Hulbert precinct during the July 23 runoff election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX councilseat http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5431 8/22/2011 8:28:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-22 CNB to receive a federal contract worth more than $40 million http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5429 8/19/2011 8:36:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-19 ‘Under The Cherokee Moon in Indian Territory’ begins Sept. 7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5427 8/18/2011 8:25:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-18 Officials: Cherokee computer issue handled ‘by the book’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5426 8/18/2011 6:58:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-18 Third-party agency still unknown http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5425 8/18/2011 6:57:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-18 Third-party agency still unknown http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5424 8/18/2011 6:49:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-18 Cherokee woman making her mark in golf http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5424_spt_110816_ReevesGolf3_md-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Crystal Reeves tees off on a par-5 hole during a practice session Aug. 3 at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX golf http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5424_spt_110816_ReevesGolf2_md-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Crystal Reeves sinks a putt during a practice session Aug. 3 at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX golf2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5424_spt_110816_ReevesGolf4_md-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Crystal Reeves chips a ball using a wedge during a practice session Aug. 3 at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX golf3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5424_spt_110816_ReevesGolf3_md-S.jpg Cherokee woman making her mark in golf Crystal Reeves has the goal of playing on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/CherokeeGolf.mp4 2011-08-18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5423 8/17/2011 12:16:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-17 Elected leaders sworn in at inauguration ceremony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5423_5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-1_wc-M.jpg Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden takes the oath of office from Justice Darrell Dowty to become the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation during an inauguration ceremony Aug. 14 in the Sequoyah High School gymnasium. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX inauguration1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5422 8/17/2011 8:42:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-17 Jackson wins grand prize at Homecoming Art Show http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5422_nws_110816_Homecoming1-M.jpg Cherokee artists Lisa Rutherford, left, and Cathy Moomaw discuss art that is part of the 16th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show during an opening reception Aug. 12. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artshowwinners1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5422_nws_110816_Homecoming2-M.jpg Troy Jackson stands next to his grand-prize-winning sculpture titled “Halfbreed-Am I Red and White or Am I White and Red.” WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artshowwinners2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5422_nws_110816_Homecoming3-M.jpg People take in the artwork that is part of the 16h Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show at the Cherokee Heritage Center. The show runs through Oct. 2. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX artshowwinners3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5422_nws_110816_Homecoming4-M.jpg A painting titled “After the Vote” by Cherokee artist Joseph Erb won the Visual Arts category in the 16th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show that opened Aug. 12. COURTESY PHOTO artshowwinners4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5421 8/17/2011 7:00:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-17 CN scholarship brings students together http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5420 8/17/2011 6:54:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-17 Teacher connects new generation with Cherokee culture http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5420_edu_110808_Thompson-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Susie Thompson reads a traditional Cherokee story, the “Origin of the Strawberry,” to students as they learn how to say “peach” in Cherokee. COURTESY PHOTO thompson http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5419 8/15/2011 12:59:56 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-15 Cherokee Phoenix Radio August 14, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5418 8/15/2011 6:59:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-15 Ned Christie to be celebrated during ‘Cherokee Patriot Day’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5418_nws_110804_PatriotDay-M.jpg Ned Christie nedchristie http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5417 8/15/2011 6:54:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-15 Council approves amended budget at special meeting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5416 8/15/2011 6:48:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-15 Elected leaders sworn in at inauguration ceremony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-1_wc-M.jpg Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden takes the oath of office from Justice Darrell Dowty to become the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation during an inauguration ceremony Aug. 14 in the Sequoyah High School gymnasium. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX inauguration1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-3_wc-M.jpg Principal Chief Joe Crittenden addresses the crowd who attended the Aug. 14 inauguration for elected Cherokee Nation officials, which was held at the Sequoyah High School gymnasium. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX inauguration2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-4_wc-M.jpg Speaker of the Tribal Council Meredith Frailey takes the oath office from Justice Darell Matlock to become the deputy principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX inauguration3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-5_wc-M.jpg Administration and Tribal Council officials stand to be recognized by the crowd who attended the Cherokee Nation inauguration ceremony on Aug. 14. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX inauguration4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5416_nws_110814_Inauguration-1_wc-S.jpg Elected leaders sworn in at inauguration ceremony Newly-elected Cherokee Nation officials take oath of office at Aug. 14 inauguration. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Inauguration.mp4 2011-08-16 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5415 8/12/2011 8:58:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-12 Cherokee a finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5414 8/12/2011 7:24:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-12 Crittenden to focus on tribe’s budget http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5413 8/12/2011 7:20:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-12 16th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show opens Aug. 13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5413_nws_110811_Homecoming1-M.jpg Cherokee Heritage Center Executive Director Carey Tilley places a ribbon on winning artwork during the 2010 Cherokee Homecoming Art Show. ARCHIVE PHOTO artshow http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5412 8/11/2011 6:52:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-11 Grayson honored for his service to tribe http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5412_nws_110809_Grayson1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Melanie Knight, left, and Government Resources Group Leader Pat Ragsdale present outgoing Deputy Chief Joe Grayson gifts during an Aug. 9 ceremony in the Tribal Council Chambers in honor of his service to the Nation. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX grayson1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5412_nws_110809_Grayson-2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Color Guard members Don Stroud, left, and Frank Squirrel present a Native-themed Vietnam service-ribbon flag to outgoing Deputy Chief Joe Grayson for his service to Cherokee veterans during his term. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX grayson2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5412_nws_110809_Grayson-3_wc-M.jpg Outgoing Deputy Chief Joe Grayson, center, and his wife Gwen enjoy a joke made at his expense during an Aug. 9 ceremony to honor his service as deputy chief. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX grayson3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5412_nws_110809_Grayson-4_wc-M.jpg Deputy Chief Joe Grayson, whose term ends Aug. 14, shows a painting presented to him by Tribal Council Speaker Meredith Frailey on behalf of the council. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX grayson4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5411 8/10/2011 1:56:03 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 CN to swear in elected officials Aug. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5410 8/10/2011 1:53:00 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 CN to swear in elected officials Aug. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5409 8/10/2011 11:37:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 CN citizen competes in U.S. Women's Amateur golf tournament http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5409_spt_110810_Reeves-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Crystal Reeves tees off on a par-5 hole during a practice session Aug. 3 at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX reevesbrief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5408 8/10/2011 7:20:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 1 killed as severe storms move across Oklahoma http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5407 8/10/2011 7:12:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 CN to sponsor conference to improve health in tribal communities http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5406 8/10/2011 7:07:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-10 Departing councilors honored for service http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5406_cou_110809_CouncilorsOut1-M.jpg Tribal Councilor Harley Buzzard is presented a gift from the Tribal Council on Aug.5 as he prepares to serve his last week as a councilor. Buzzard served one term on the council. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX outcouncil1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5406_cou_110809_CouncilorsOut2-M.jpg Tribal Council Speaker Meredith Frailey presents a gift to Tribal Councilor Bradley Cobb on Aug. 5 at a reception honoring four outgoing councilors. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX outcouncil2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5405 8/9/2011 7:10:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-09 Tribe operating Oklahoma Welcome Center in Tulsa http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5405_mon_110804_WelcomeCenter-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is now operating an east Tulsa welcome center formerly operated by the state. COURTESY PHOTO welcomecenter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5404 8/9/2011 7:01:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-09 Family tradition brings back Roxie’s BBQ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5404_mon_110722_RoxiesBBQ-1_wc-M.jpg Tyler Wagers stands in front of his Roxie’s BBQ stand on Muskogee Avenue in Tahlequah, Okla. The barbeque stand opened in July with aid from the Cherokee Nation Commerce Department. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX roxies1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5404_mon_110722_RoxiesBBQ-2_wc-M.jpg Tyler Wagers, owner and operator of Roxie’s BBQ in Tahlequah, Okla., describes his new meat cooker, which cooks meat using a timer and automatically keeps it warm without cooking it further. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX roxies2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5404_mon_110722_RoxiesBBQ-3_wc-M.jpg Cashier Jessie Patrick assists customer Jill Fisher at Roxie’s BBQ in Tahlequah, Okla. The barbeque stand opened in July with aid from the Cherokee Nation Commerce Department. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX roxies3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5404_mon_110722_RoxiesBBQ-1_wc-S.jpg Family tradition brings back Roxie’s BBQ Roxie’s BBQ owner Tyler Wagers is building on a tradition of barbecue. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Roxies1.mp4 2011-08-09 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5403 8/8/2011 10:19:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-08 Cherokee Phoenix Radio August 7, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5402 8/8/2011 7:27:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-08 Hopefuls for Okla. tribe's chief resume campaigns http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5401 8/8/2011 6:57:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-08 Kenwood volunteers restore community center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5400 8/8/2011 6:51:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-08 CNI shows off new telecom facility http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI1-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith cuts a ribbon July 27 at the open house of Cherokee Nation Industries’ telecommunications division in Pryor, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI2-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith and other visitors tour the 143,000-square-foot facility of Cherokee Nation Industries’ telecommunications division July 27 in Pryor, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI3-M.jpg Director of Telecommunications Operations Dave Pruitt tells visitors on July 27 what CNI telecommunications employees do at their new facility in Pryor, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI4-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith addresses visitors, tribal, city and other officials July 27 at Cherokee Nation Industries’ telecommunications open house event at its 143,000-square-foot facility in Pryor, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI5-M.jpg Distribution associate Brea Brewer completes an order on a computer July 27 at Cherokee Nation Industries’ telecommunication division in Pryor, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI6-M.jpg Distribution Manager Jacob Bearpaw explains to visitors the packing process that employees utilize when completing more than 100 distribution orders per day. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5400_mon_110804_CNI7-M.jpg Director of Telecommunications Operations Dave Pruitt gives a tour to visitors on July 27 of Cherokee Nation Industries’ telecommunication division in Pryor, Okla. The space is more than 140,000-square feet. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNIPryor7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5399 8/5/2011 8:12:25 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-05 6 councilors boycott special Tribal Council meeting http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5398 8/5/2011 9:14:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-05 Native famers invited to Keepseagle settlement meetings http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5397 8/5/2011 9:09:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-05 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5397_Osiyo-M.jpg Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. Cherokee Language Lesson No. 8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5397_Osiyo-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 8 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson8A.mp4 2011-08-05 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5396 8/5/2011 6:53:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-05 Cherokee-speaking tour guides enhance Ancient Village http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5396_art_110728_LanguageTours1-M.jpg Cherokee Heritage Center tour guide Steven Daugherty demonstrates bow shooting with a Cherokee bow for visitors at the Ancient Village in Park Hill, Okla. He is one of two Cherokee-speaking guides for the Ancient Village. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetour1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5396_art_110728_LanguageTours2-M.jpg Cherokee Heritage Center tour guide J.D. Ross explains how a Cherokee blowgun is made and used for during a tour of the Ancient Village in Park Hill, Okla. He is one of two Cherokee-speaking guides for the village. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetour2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5396_art_110728_LanguageTours3-M.jpg Cherokee Heritage Center tour guide J.D. Ross explains how turtle shell shackles are made and used for a Cherokee stomp dance during a tour of the Ancient Village in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetour3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5396_art_110728_LanguageTours4-M.jpg Visitors to the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Ancient Village listen to tour guide J.D. Ross explain how Cherokee people constructed their homes in the 1700s. Also listening are Ancient Village Supervisor Tommy Wildcat, center, and tour guide Steven Daugherty. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX languagetour4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5396_art_110728_LanguageTours1-S.jpg Cherokee-speaking tour guides enhance Ancient Village The Cherokee language is being spoken and heard this summer in the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Ancient Village. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/CHCLanguageTour.mp4 2011-08-05 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5115 8/4/2011 1:15:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 DEVELOPING: Election Commission releases court-ordered documents http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5114 8/4/2011 1:14:57 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 DEVELOPING: EC ordered to turn over election documents http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5113 8/4/2011 1:13:59 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 DEVELOPING: Election Commission files motion to dismiss Baker’s petition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5112 8/4/2011 1:13:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 Phoenix reporters barred from precincts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5111 8/4/2011 12:57:18 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-04 Your candidate needs your vote, especially now http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5111_Travis-M.jpg Travis Snell travis http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5110 8/4/2011 9:49:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-04 Gadugi, self-help – continue our legacy of independence http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5110_ChadSmith-M.jpg Chad Smith chadsmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5109 8/4/2011 9:44:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-08-04 Come together as one Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5109_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker billjohnbaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5395 8/4/2011 7:13:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 Smith and Crittenden work on power transition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5108 8/4/2011 7:13:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 Smith and Crittenden work on power transition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5107 8/4/2011 7:08:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-04 Oaks residents suffering water shortage http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5107_nws_110802_OaksAma1-M.jpg An Oklahoma National Guard-provided water tank sits at the Oaks (Okla.) Fire Department, offering a temporary source of clean water for the Delaware County community. Oaks residents ran out of water earlier this summer because of high temperatures and drought. EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX oakswater http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5107_nws_110802_OaksAma2-M.jpg On July 20, the water source in Oaks, Okla., ran dry, leaving residents without running water. EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX oakswater2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5107_nws_110802_OaksAma3-M.jpg Volunteers begin working on a waterline to provide consistent running water to the Oaks Community in Delaware County. EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX oakswater3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5107_nws_110802_OaksAma1-S.jpg Oaks residents suffering water shortage Hot, dry weather force community leaders to allow water to flow for only two hours a day. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/OaksWater.mp4 2011-08-04 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5105 8/3/2011 7:02:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-03 Councilor David Thornton recovering from heart surgery http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5105_cou_110802_Thornton-M.jpg David Thornton thornton http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5104 8/3/2011 6:58:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-03 Safety emphasized after 6th Illinois River drowning http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5104_hth_110719_RiverSaftey1_tj-M.jpg A group prepares to float on the Illinois River near Tahlequah, Okla., as oars and life jackets are distributed. Officials recommend that everyone who floats the river wear a life jacket. Oklahoma Scenic River Commission law requires that children 12 and under wear them. Five people have drowned on the Illinois River since Memorial Day, none of whom were wearing a life jacket. TESINA JACKSON/CHERKOEE PHOENIX riversafety http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5104_hth_110719_RiverSaftey1_tj-S.jpg Safety emphasized after 6th Illinois River drowning People need to plan ahead and take responsibility for their safety when visiting the Illinois River. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/RiverSafety.mp4 2011-08-03 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5102 8/1/2011 9:03:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-01 Cherokee Phoenix Radio July 31, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5101 8/1/2011 6:53:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-08-01 Aug. 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/8/5101_2011-08-01-1-M.jpg August 2011 August2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5394 7/29/2011 6:21:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 Election for principal chief set for Sept. 24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5100_newelection-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith, left, discusses a topic during the Cherokee Phoenix principal chief debate earlier this year as Smith's challenger, Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker, watches. On July 29, Smith set Sept. 24 as the date for the rescheduled principal chief election. PHOENIX ARCHIVE newelection http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5100 7/29/2011 6:21:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 Election for principal chief set for Sept. 24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5100_newelection-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith, left, discusses a topic during the Cherokee Phoenix principal chief debate earlier this year as Smith's challenger, Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker, watches. On July 29, Smith set Sept. 24 as the date for the rescheduled principal chief election. PHOENIX ARCHIVE newelection http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5393 7/29/2011 1:14:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 AG issues opinion about voter eligibility in special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5099 7/29/2011 1:14:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 AG issues opinion about voter eligibility in special election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5098 7/29/2011 10:20:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 Rules Committee approves marshal, AG nominations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5097 7/29/2011 7:07:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 Cherokee chef competes in Iron Chef-style competition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5097_nws_110727_CherokeeChief2-M.jpg Cherokee chef Don McClellan speaks to judges during an Iron Chef-style competition July 24 at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. McClellan created two appetizers, three entrees and two desserts for the competition. COURTESY PHOTO chef1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5097_nws_110727_CherokeeChef1-M.jpg Cherokee chef Don McClellan prepares a dish during an Iron Chef-style competition July 24 at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. McClellan lost the competition by one point. COURTESY PHOTO chef2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5096 7/29/2011 6:46:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-29 State parks within CN face uncertain future http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5096_nws_110722_StateParks_tj-M.jpg A family spends its evening fishing at Adair State Park in Stilwell, Okla. The park is expected to close Aug. 15 because of a state budget crunch. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5095 7/28/2011 7:22:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-28 Cherokee artist wins Best of Show at Red Earth http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5095_art_110721_LisanBlair2-M.jpg Lisan Tiger Blair works with some clay while sitting next to his “Buffalo Rider” sculpture. The sculpture won Best of Show at the recent 25th annual Red Earth Youth Art Competition. EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX sculpture1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5095_art_110721_LisanBlair1-M.jpg Lisan Tiger Blair’s clay sculpture “Buffalo Rider.” EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX sculpture2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5094 7/28/2011 7:17:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-28 Mayes County gets Cherokee Nation Industries jobs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5093 7/28/2011 7:03:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-28 USDA declares disaster for 74 Okla. counties http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5092 7/28/2011 6:54:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-28 Camp Cherokee provides cultural experiences via academics http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5092_CampCherokee-M.jpg An instructor helps a pottery class student during Camp Cherokee at Sequoyah Schools in Tahlequah, Okla. The camp was held July 11-15, providing a cultural and academic experience for young CN citizens. EMILY TURNER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX campcherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5092_CampCherokee-S.jpg Camp Cherokee provides cultural experiences via academics The camp offered an arts component and a science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM portion. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/CampCherokee.mp4 2011-07-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5091 7/27/2011 7:33:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-27 Tribe looks to enter energy market with Sallisaw plant http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5090 7/27/2011 7:07:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-27 Canoe built for humane society fundraiser http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5090_nws_110720_HumaneSoc-M.jpg Located in the showroom of Stuteville Ford in Tahlequah, Okla., is Cherokee Nation citizen Jerry Catron’s handmade canoe that is to be auctioned to raise money for the Cherokee County Humane Society. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX canoe1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5090_nws_110720_HumaneSoc1-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Jerry Catron holds his handmade canoe that is to be auctioned to raise money for the Cherokee County Humane Society. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX canoe2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5090_nws_110720_HumaneSoc2-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Jerry Catron puts his handmade canoe in the back of a pickup in the showroom floor of Stuteville Ford in Tahlequah, Okla. The canoe is to be auctioned to raise money for the Cherokee County Humane Society. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX canoe3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5090_nws_110720_HumaneSoc-S.jpg Canoe built for humane society fundraiser The handmade vessel is to be auctioned to benefit the Cherokee County Humane Society. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Canoe.mp4 2011-07-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5089 7/25/2011 11:27:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-25 Annual Rogers and Post Fly-In set for Aug. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5089_nws_110719_WR-Fly-In_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Citizen Jim Gardner, of Vinita, Okla., a retired teacher and flying enthusiast, lands his plane at the 2009 Will Roger-Wiley Post Fly-In. COURTESY PHOTO flyin http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5088 7/25/2011 11:24:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-25 Saline Courthouse restoration receives award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5088_nws_110722_Saline-2_wc-M.jpg The historic Saline Courthouse near Rose, Okla., is the last remaining district courthouse built by the Cherokee Nation in the 1800s. ARCHIVE PHOTO saline1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5088_nws_110722_Saline-1_wc-M.jpg The Saline Courthouse preservation project recently received an award. Accepting the award from Emily Scott Stidham, president of the Oklahoma Historical Society, left, and Director of the State Historic Preservation Office Dr. Bob Blackburn, right, are Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Joe Grayson, Herb Fritz for Fritz-Bailey Architects and Saline Preservation Association President Lisa Melchior. COURTESY PHOTO saline2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5088_nws_110722_Saline-3_wc-M.jpg The restored Saline Courthouse springhouse is part the Cherokee Nation’s Saline National Park in Mayes County. ARCHIVE PHOTO saline3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5087 7/25/2011 11:22:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-25 COTTA hosts cultural summit for at-large leaders http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5087_com_110721_COTTA1_tj-M.jpg While touring the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla., some of the Cherokee Nation’s at-large community leaders learn how a blowgun is made. A total of 35 at-large community leaders from across the country participated in the first Community Organization Training and Technical Assistance Community Leaders Cultural Summit where they spent the week touring the CN and visiting different communities. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cotta1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5087_com_110721_COTTA2_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation at-large community leaders learn how Cherokee basket weaving is done as they visit the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. A total of 35 at-large community leaders from across the country participated in the first Community Organization Training and Technical Assistance Community Leaders Cultural Summit where they spent the week touring the CN and visiting different communities. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cotta2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5086 7/25/2011 8:01:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-25 New Fort Gibson casino to be built http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5392 7/24/2011 3:05:59 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Crittenden certified as deputy chief-elect http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified1-M_wc.jpg Deputy Chief-elect Joe Crittenden, center, participates in a prayer service Sunday morning with his supporters while waiting on the tribe’s Election commission to certify the results of the July 23 runoff election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified2-M.jpg A supporter hugs Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden minutes after he receives a copy of the certified results on July 24 at the Election Services Office. He will be sworn in on Aug. 14. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified3-M.jpg A sheet of certified results for the July 23 runoff election hangs on the door at the Election Services Office in Tahlequah, Okla. Three of the four Cherokee Nation Election Commission members signed the results on July 24. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5085 7/24/2011 3:05:59 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Crittenden certified as deputy chief-elect http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified1-M_wc.jpg Deputy Chief-elect Joe Crittenden, center, participates in a prayer service Sunday morning with his supporters while waiting on the tribe’s Election commission to certify the results of the July 23 runoff election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified2-M.jpg A supporter hugs Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden minutes after he receives a copy of the certified results on July 24 at the Election Services Office. He will be sworn in on Aug. 14. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5085_nws_110724_DeputyCertified3-M.jpg A sheet of certified results for the July 23 runoff election hangs on the door at the Election Services Office in Tahlequah, Okla. Three of the four Cherokee Nation Election Commission members signed the results on July 24. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX certified3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5391 7/24/2011 3:03:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Winners in final 3 council races certified http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5084 7/24/2011 3:03:51 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Winners in final 3 council races certified http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5390 7/24/2011 12:53:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Unofficial results show Crittenden as deputy chief-elect http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5083_nws_110723_RunoffDeputy1A-M.jpg Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden receives a congratulatory hug from supporter Frankie Hargis after it was announced he was the unofficial winner in his race against Tribal Councilor Chris Soap. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputychief1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5083_nws_110723_RunoffDeputy2A-M.jpg Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden reacts to a change in results in his race against Tribal Councilor Chris Soap during the July 23 runoff at the Cherokee Nation Election Services Office in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputychief2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5083 7/24/2011 12:53:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-24 Unofficial results show Crittenden as deputy chief-elect http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5083_nws_110723_RunoffDeputy1A-M.jpg Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden receives a congratulatory hug from supporter Frankie Hargis after it was announced he was the unofficial winner in his race against Tribal Councilor Chris Soap. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputychief1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5083_nws_110723_RunoffDeputy2A-M.jpg Deputy Chief-elect S. Joe Crittenden reacts to a change in results in his race against Tribal Councilor Chris Soap during the July 23 runoff at the Cherokee Nation Election Services Office in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputychief2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5082 7/23/2011 11:33:13 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-23 Ruling says Keetoowah casino not on Indian land http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5389 7/23/2011 11:06:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-23 Runoff election decides final 3 council seats http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5081_nws_110723_Council-M.jpg David Walkingstick, right, visits with Leroy Qualls, left, and Tribal Councilor Tina Glory-Jordan at his July 23 watch party in Tahlequah, Okla. Walkingstick won the Tribal Council’s Dist. 1, Seat 3 during the runoff election. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX walkingstick http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5081 7/23/2011 11:06:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-23 Runoff election decides final 3 council seats http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5081_nws_110723_Council-M.jpg David Walkingstick, right, visits with Leroy Qualls, left, and Tribal Councilor Tina Glory-Jordan at his July 23 watch party in Tahlequah, Okla. Walkingstick won the Tribal Council’s Dist. 1, Seat 3 during the runoff election. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX walkingstick http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5388 7/23/2011 8:08:39 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-23 Runoff election live results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5080 7/23/2011 8:08:39 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-23 Runoff election live results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5387 7/22/2011 7:21:44 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-22 Deputy chief to assume principal chief seat if no winner by Aug. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5079 7/22/2011 7:21:44 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-22 Deputy chief to assume principal chief seat if no winner by Aug. 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5386 7/22/2011 9:56:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-22 Cherokee Nation runoff election set for tomorrow http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5078 7/22/2011 9:56:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-22 Cherokee Nation runoff election set for tomorrow http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5385 7/21/2011 10:35:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-21 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court declares chief election invalid http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5077_Election_Order[1]-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has issued an order that all certifications concerning the 2011 election for the principal chief office be vacated and that the election for that office is invalid. BRYAN POLLARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX courtorder http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5077 7/21/2011 10:35:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-21 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court declares chief election invalid http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5077_Election_Order-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has issued an order that all certifications concerning the 2011 election for the principal chief office be vacated and that the election for that office is invalid. BRYAN POLLARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX courtorder http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5076 7/21/2011 7:13:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-21 Former Tulsan to make Camp Scott movie http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5076_art_110623_CampScott-M.jpg Delno Ebie, left, shakes hands with producer John Russell after auditioning for the part of Gene Leroy Hart for the movie “Candles” on June 26 in Tulsa, Okla. Hart was a Cherokee man who was accused, and later acquitted, of the Camp Scott murders in 1977. COURTESY OF CHANCE FILM PRODUCTIONS movie1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5076_art_110623_CampScott2-M.jpg Auditions for the upcoming move “Candles” are held June 26 at Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Okla. Movie producer John Russell said the movie is based on the murders of three Girl Scouts in Locust Grove in 1977. COURTESY OF CHANCE FILM PRODUCTIONS movie2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5384 7/21/2011 6:59:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-21 EC not hiring outside service for runoff http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5075_nws_110629_ECDissmissal1_jc-M.jpg On July 12, Tribal Councilors passed a resolution suggesting the Election Commission hire an independent company to help oversee the July 23 runoff to help restore faith in the election process. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX electioncommission2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5075 7/21/2011 6:59:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-21 EC not hiring outside service for runoff http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5075_nws_110629_ECDissmissal1_jc-M.jpg On July 12, Tribal Councilors passed a resolution suggesting the Election Commission hire an independent company to help oversee the July 23 runoff to help restore faith in the election process. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX electioncommission2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5383 7/19/2011 10:08:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court hears closing arguments on election appeal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5074_nws_110719_HearingAdjourned1-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker, left, heads into the Cherokee Nation Courthouse on July 19 in Tahlequah, Okla., with this brother and attorney Tim Baker for a Supreme Court hearing regarding the disputed principal chief's election. The court heard closing arguments and adjourned the hearing. It has two days to render a decision. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX adjourn2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5074_Courthouse-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court is deliberating after hearing an hour of closing arguments on Tuesday evening in Principal Chief Chad Smith’s appeal of the principal chief election. The court has two days to render a written decision and announced that it wouldn’t have a decision tonight. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearing1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5074 7/19/2011 10:08:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court hears closing arguments on election appeal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5074_nws_110719_HearingAdjourned1-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker, left, heads into the Cherokee Nation Courthouse on July 19 in Tahlequah, Okla., with this brother and attorney Tim Baker for a Supreme Court hearing regarding the disputed principal chief's election. The court heard closing arguments and adjourned the hearing. It has two days to render a decision. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX adjourn2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5074_Courthouse-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court is deliberating after hearing an hour of closing arguments on Tuesday evening in Principal Chief Chad Smith’s appeal of the principal chief election. The court has two days to render a written decision and announced that it wouldn’t have a decision tonight. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearing1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5382 7/19/2011 5:34:08 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 DEVELOPING: Baker files motion for new election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5073 7/19/2011 5:34:08 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 DEVELOPING: Baker files motion for new election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5072 7/19/2011 2:40:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 SC-11-06 In the Matter of 2011 General Election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5071 7/19/2011 2:22:14 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 SC-11-05 In the matter of 2011 General Election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5070 7/19/2011 7:16:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 Grant application for youth shelter services authorized http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5069 7/19/2011 7:01:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 Turkey feather cape returns via CN Color Guard http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5069_art_110617_TurkeyCape-M.jpg Cherokee Gourd Society Princess Nicollette Stroud presents a turkey feather cape to Miss Cherokee Brook Hudson at a spring powwow in Tahlequah, Okla. Standing at Hudson’s left are Cherokee Nation Color Guard members Don Stroud, center, Frank Squirrel and Juan Rodriguez, who sponsored the cape. COURTESY PHOTO turkeycape http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5068 7/19/2011 6:55:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-19 CN building CNG fueling station http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5068_nws_110718_CNG1_tj-M.jpg Signs show where a compressed natural gas station will be built on the Cherokee Nation Complex in Tahlequah, Okla., The CNG station is expected to cost approximately $800,000 and be completed by mid-August. Project funds were awarded to the CN through the Department of Energy’s stimulus funding. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cng1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5068_nws_110718_CNG2_tj-M.jpg Workers with Red Stone Construction Services stand inside a construction fence where they are helping build a compressed natural gas fueling station on the Cherokee Nation Complex in Tahlequah, Okla. The tribally owned station will provide easier access to CNG for those with CNG-ready vehicles. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cng2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5067 7/18/2011 10:03:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-18 Cherokee Phoenix Radio July 17, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5066 7/18/2011 7:32:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-18 Pine Lodge Resort attracts regional guests http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5066_mon01_110620_PineLodge2_wc-M.jpg Art and June Box own and operate the Pine Lodge Resort near Ketchum, Okla., which includes 17 cabins, mobile homes, RV sites and a clubhouse with a swimming pool. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pinelodge1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5066_mon01_110620_PineLodge1_wc-M.jpg The Pine Lodge Resort, owned by Art and June Box, sits just east of Ketchum, Okla., near Grand Lake. The resort is a popular destination for locals and people from surrounding states. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pinelodge2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5066_mon01_110620_PineLodge4_wc-M.jpg The Pine Lodge Resort near Ketchum, Okla., has 17 cabins, two of which sit next to shoreline of Grand Lake. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pinelodge3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5066_mon01_110620_PineLodge3_wc-M.jpg June Box shows the amenities in each log cabin at the Pine Lodge Resort near Ketchum, Okla. The cabins can accommodate four people and have a queen-size bed, foldout couch, kitchenette, two dining areas and a hot tub. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pinelodge4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5066_mon01_110620_PineLodge2_wc-S.jpg Pine Lodge Resort attracts regional guests It’s a popular destination for people visiting Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/PineLodge.mp4 2011-07-18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5381 7/17/2011 11:03:40 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-17 DEVELOPING: Smith up 5 votes after court-ordered recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5065 7/17/2011 11:03:40 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-17 DEVELOPING: Smith up 5 votes after court-ordered recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5380 7/16/2011 8:17:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-16 DEVELOPING: Ballots recount to continue Sunday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5064_election-M.jpg As of 6 p.m. Saturday, ballots for approximately 18 of 39 precincts had been counted in a recount of all ballots cast in the disputed principal chief’s race between Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker and Principal Chief Chad Smith. The recount is part of the Supreme Court’s process of gathering evidence for an appeal filed by Smith on July 5. The court began hearing testimony for the appeal on July 8 but has been in recess since July 10. ARCHIVE PHOTO election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5064 7/16/2011 8:17:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-16 DEVELOPING: Ballots recount to continue Sunday http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5064_election-M.jpg As of 6 p.m. Saturday, ballots for approximately 18 of 39 precincts had been counted in a recount of all ballots cast in the disputed principal chief’s race between Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker and Principal Chief Chad Smith. The recount is part of the Supreme Court’s process of gathering evidence for an appeal filed by Smith on July 5. The court began hearing testimony for the appeal on July 8 but has been in recess since July 10. ARCHIVE PHOTO election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5379 7/15/2011 2:06:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-15 DEVELOPING: Smith and Baker file recommendations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5063 7/15/2011 2:06:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-15 DEVELOPING: Smith and Baker file recommendations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5062 7/15/2011 6:59:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-15 Day of Champions teaches at-risk youth life lessons http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5062_spt_110712_DayOfChampions-M.jpg Ken Heupel, president of the Day of Champions and former head football coach for Northern State University, instructs students on the field during Cherokee Nation’s Day of Champions football camp. CN COMMUNICATIONS dayofchampions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5061 7/15/2011 6:52:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-15 CN earns incentive dollars via health records system http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5061_hth_110713_Electronic-M.jpg Cherokee Nation and CN Health Services officials show an incentive payment of $21,250 from the Oklahoma State Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program for using an electronic health records system and enrolling a certain number of patients in SoonerCare, Medicare and Medicaid. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX healthrecords1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5061_hth_110713_Electronic2-M.jpg Dr. Greggory Woitte, director of obstetrics and gynecology at W.W. Hastings Hospital, accesses patient files on his work computer. Woitte’s use of electronic files helped the hospital earn $21,250 from the Oklahoma State Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program in July. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX healthrecords2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5060 7/14/2011 11:09:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-14 Okla. man sets fire to home in standoff, dies http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5059 7/14/2011 7:03:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-14 Sequoyah Schools unaffected by OSSAA rule change http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5059_spt_110710_OSSAARuling-M.jpg The Sequoyah girls cross country teams poses in front of an Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association banner at the Class 3A 2008 state championships in Shawnee. WESLEY MAHAN/CHEROKEE PHOENIX ossaaruling http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5058 7/14/2011 7:00:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-14 Tribe plans to improve 9 area roads http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5058_cou_110711_CouncilMeeting1-M.jpg A worker guides a concrete form being lifted by a crane at the Flute Springs bridge project in northern Sequoyah County. The Tribal Council on July 11 authorized the Federal Highway Administration to add nine roads within the Cherokee Nation to a list of construction priorities. ARCHIVE PHOTO council1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5058_cou_110711_CouncilMeeting2-M.jpg A worker guides a concrete form being lifted by a crane at the Flute Springs bridge project in northern Sequoyah County. The Tribal Council on July 11 authorized the Federal Highway Administration to add nine roads within the Cherokee Nation to a list of construction priorities. ARCHIVE PHOTO council2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5378 7/13/2011 3:42:57 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-13 DEVELOPING: Saturday’s ballot count part of evidence gathering http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5057 7/13/2011 3:42:57 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-13 DEVELOPING: Saturday’s ballot count part of evidence gathering http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5056 7/13/2011 2:38:31 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-13 Students market items made at Entrepreneur Camp http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5056_edu_110708_Entrepreneur3_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation employee Debby Nodine purchases an Americana-themed candle holder made from a tin can, which has holes punctured in it in a shape of a star. The candle holder was one of many items created and marketed by children who attended the tribe’s Business Assistance Center’s Entrepreneur Camp in June. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX entreprenuer1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5056_edu_110708_Entrepreneur1_tj-M.jpg A consumer looks at duct-taped decorated pens and headbands made by students who participated in the Cherokee Nation Small Business Assistance Center’s Entrepreneur Camp in Adair County. Students spent a week learning how to produce a business plan and another week creating the products, which were marketed July 5. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX entreprenuer2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5056_edu_110708_Entrepreneur3_tj-S.jpg Students market items made at Entrepreneur Camp Students from Adair County showed their creativity and marketing skills at a July 5 marketing exposition at the Tribal Complex after participating in a two-week Entrepreneur Camp hosted by the tribe’s Small Business Assistance Center. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/EntrepreneurCamp1.mp4 2011-07-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5377 7/13/2011 9:16:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-13 Council recommends EC hire independent election group http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5055_cou_OutsideElection1_tj-M.jpg During a July 12 special council meeting, Tribal Councilor Tina Glory Jordan, second to left, questions why the Bureau of Indian Affairs was not being recommended to assist the Election Commission in the July 23 runoff election. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX specialcouncil1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5055_cou_OutsideElection2_tj-M.jpg During a July 12 special council meeting, Tribal Councilors discuss whether to pass a resolution recommending the Election Commission obtain an independent election service organization to observe the tribe’s upcoming runoff election. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX specialcouncil2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5055 7/13/2011 9:16:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-13 Council recommends EC hire independent election group http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5055_cou_OutsideElection1_tj-M.jpg During a July 12 special council meeting, Tribal Councilor Tina Glory Jordan, second to left, questions why the Bureau of Indian Affairs was not being recommended to assist the Election Commission in the July 23 runoff election. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX specialcouncil1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5055_cou_OutsideElection2_tj-M.jpg During a July 12 special council meeting, Tribal Councilors discuss whether to pass a resolution recommending the Election Commission obtain an independent election service organization to observe the tribe’s upcoming runoff election. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX specialcouncil2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5376 7/12/2011 4:54:43 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-12 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court orders recount of all principal chief ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5054_Courthouse-M.jpg Court proceedings regarding the 2011 General Election have been held in the Cherokee Nation Courthouse building in downtown Tahlequah. The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon ordered a hand recount of all ballots cast in the disputed principal chief’s race to begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. THOMAS JORDAN/UKB MEDIA DEPARTMENT courthouse http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5054 7/12/2011 4:54:43 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-12 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court orders recount of all principal chief ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5054_Courthouse-M.jpg Court proceedings regarding the 2011 General Election have been held in the Cherokee Nation Courthouse building in downtown Tahlequah. The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon ordered a hand recount of all ballots cast in the disputed principal chief’s race to begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. THOMAS JORDAN/UKB MEDIA DEPARTMENT courthouse http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5375 7/11/2011 4:39:00 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: Smith says recount ‘fatally flawed’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5053_110711Chad-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith speaks to reporters during a July 11 press conference at his campaign headquarters in Tahlequah. He addressed the July 10 counting of absentee ballots and envelopes and said the count invalidates a June 30 recount for the principal chief's race. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX chadpress1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5053 7/11/2011 4:39:00 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: Smith says recount ‘fatally flawed’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5053_110711Chad-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith speaks to reporters during a July 11 press conference at his campaign headquarters in Tahlequah. He addressed the July 10 counting of absentee ballots and envelopes and said the count invalidates a June 30 recount for the principal chief's race. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX chadpress1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5052 7/11/2011 9:28:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 Cherokee Phoenix Radio July 10, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5374 7/11/2011 7:16:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: Absentee ballots and outside envelope counts finished http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5051_nws_110629_ECDissmissal2_jc-M.jpg A counting of absentee ballots cast during the 2011 general election was completed at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday night with a tally of 6,191, according to a tribal official. FILE PHOTO CNEC http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5051 7/11/2011 7:16:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: Absentee ballots and outside envelope counts finished http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5051_nws_110629_ECDissmissal2_jc-M.jpg A counting of absentee ballots cast during the 2011 general election was completed at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday night with a tally of 6,191, according to a tribal official. FILE PHOTO CNEC http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5373 7/11/2011 7:05:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: EAS consultant denies changing chief race outcome http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5050_Capitol-M.jpg The Supreme Court adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday and did not specify when they would reconvene. Testimony began on July 8. During Sunday’s testimony, Automated Election Services President Terry Rainey says he only “annotated” a tally sheet that added 20 votes to the election totals. ROGER GRAHAM/CHEROKEE PHOENIX capitol http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5050 7/11/2011 7:05:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-11 DEVELOPING: EAS consultant denies changing chief race outcome http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5050_Capitol-M.jpg The Supreme Court adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday and did not specify when they would reconvene. Testimony began on July 8. During Sunday’s testimony, Automated Election Services President Terry Rainey says he only “annotated” a tally sheet that added 20 votes to the election totals. ROGER GRAHAM/CHEROKEE PHOENIX capitol http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5372 7/10/2011 8:47:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Absentee ballot envelopes count finished http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5049 7/10/2011 8:47:23 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Absentee ballot envelopes count finished http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5371 7/10/2011 4:41:33 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court orders count of absentee ballot envelopes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5048 7/10/2011 4:41:33 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court orders count of absentee ballot envelopes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5370 7/10/2011 12:33:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court allows release of Election Commission’s voters list http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5047 7/10/2011 12:33:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-10 DEVELOPING: Supreme Court allows release of Election Commission’s voters list http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5369 7/8/2011 9:23:09 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-08 DEVELOPING: Court hears voter registration and recount process testimony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5046_nws_110708_ElectionTestimony1-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith talks with reporters after Friday's Supreme Court hearing at the Cherokee Nation Courthouse in Tahlequah, Okla. Smith appealed the results of the 2011 principal chief's race to the court after losing by 266 votes in a recount. Smith is asking the court for another recount or to throw out the election. TRAVIS SNELL/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearing1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5046_nws_110708_ElectionTestimony2-M.jpg Attorney Chuck Hoskin Jr. speaks with reporters following a Supreme Court hearing held Friday at the Cherokee Nation Courthouse in Tahlequah, Okla. The court listened to testimony regarding Principal Chief Chad Smith's appeal of the 2011 general election. TRAVIS SNELL/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearng2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5046 7/8/2011 9:23:09 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-08 DEVELOPING: Court hears voter registration and recount process testimony http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5046_nws_110708_ElectionTestimony1-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith talks with reporters after Friday's Supreme Court hearing at the Cherokee Nation Courthouse in Tahlequah, Okla. Smith appealed the results of the 2011 principal chief's race to the court after losing by 266 votes in a recount. Smith is asking the court for another recount or to throw out the election. TRAVIS SNELL/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearing1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5046_nws_110708_ElectionTestimony2-M.jpg Attorney Chuck Hoskin Jr. speaks with reporters following a Supreme Court hearing held Friday at the Cherokee Nation Courthouse in Tahlequah, Okla. The court listened to testimony regarding Principal Chief Chad Smith's appeal of the 2011 general election. TRAVIS SNELL/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hearng2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5368 7/8/2011 11:42:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-08 DEVELOPING: Election Commissioners testify that recount is wrong http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5045 7/8/2011 11:42:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-08 DEVELOPING: Election Commissioners testify that recount is wrong http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5044 7/7/2011 4:38:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-07 Special Rules meeting set regarding independent election company http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5367 7/7/2011 4:34:37 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-07 DEVELOPING: Baker files motion to intervene in appeal of recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5043_nws_110707_BakerMotion1-M.jpg During a July 5 press conference, Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker asks Principal Chief Chad Smith to drop his petition regarding the election results that named Baker the winner of the election recount. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX bakerpress http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5043 7/7/2011 4:34:37 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-07 DEVELOPING: Baker files motion to intervene in appeal of recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5043_nws_110707_BakerMotion1-M.jpg During a July 5 press conference, Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker asks Principal Chief Chad Smith to drop his petition regarding the election results that named Baker the winner of the election recount. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX bakerpress http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5042 7/7/2011 10:58:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-07 Father seeks grand jury http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5041 7/7/2011 7:10:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-07 Marshals perform recovery diving training http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5041_nws_110620_Scuba3_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation marshal John Timothy comes up after diving training holding the rope that is used as communication between the diver and the person holding the rope, who is called a dive tender. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX scuba1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5041_nws_110617_scuba1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Marshal Service special agent Danny Tanner shows marshals and tender trainees Shawnna Roach, right, and Jenny Lingor how to properly hold the rope that’s used for communication between tender and diver by means of tugging. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHEONIX scuba2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5041_nws_110617_scuba2_tj-M.jpg Diving tender trainee and Cherokee Nation marshal Jenny Lingor holds a rope that is tethered to a diver. The rope is used as a communication system between the diver and tender by tugging on the rope. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHEONIX scuba3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5041_nws_110620_Scuba4_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation marshal John Timothy suits up for a search-and-rescue diving training at Lake Tenkiller near Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX scuba4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5041_nws_110620_Scuba3_tj-S.jpg Marshals perform recovery diving training The diving team trains for and performs other types of search dives such as evidence recovery and property recovery. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/MarshalScuba.mp4 2011-07-07 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5366 7/6/2011 7:00:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-06 DEVELOPING: Smith files motion to compel Election Commission to release voters list http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5040 7/6/2011 7:00:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-06 DEVELOPING: Smith files motion to compel Election Commission to release voters list http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5365 7/6/2011 9:42:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-06 DEVELOPING: Baker responds to Smith’s July 1 recount petition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5039 7/6/2011 9:42:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-06 DEVELOPING: Baker responds to Smith’s July 1 recount petition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5364 7/5/2011 6:26:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-05 DEVELOPING: Smith files appeal to either vacate recount or toss election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5038 7/5/2011 6:26:19 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-05 DEVELOPING: Smith files appeal to either vacate recount or toss election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5363 7/5/2011 2:35:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-05 Election Commission chairman resigns amid controversy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5037 7/5/2011 2:35:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-05 Election Commission chairman resigns amid controversy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5036 7/5/2011 1:54:21 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-05 July 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5036_2011-07-01-M.jpg July 2011 july2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5362 7/1/2011 3:41:54 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: Smith petitions Supreme Court for another recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5035_nws_110701_ChiefAppeals.bp-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith approaches the Cherokee Nation Capitol Building to file an appeal late Friday afternoon. BRYAN POLLARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX chadappeal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5035 7/1/2011 3:41:54 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: Smith petitions Supreme Court for another recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5035_nws_110701_ChiefAppeals.bp-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith approaches the Cherokee Nation Capitol Building to file an appeal late Friday afternoon. BRYAN POLLARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX chadappeal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5034 7/1/2011 2:42:14 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 Native Re-vision seeks Native All-Star football applicants http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5361 7/1/2011 12:23:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: Court affirms recount results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5033_nws_110702_RecountHearing1-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker meets with his advisers during a break for an Election Commission hearing held June 30. Following the hearing, a recount of the principal chief's race was held and Baker prevailed by 266 votes. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5033_recount-M.jpg A Recount Certification tally sheet hangs on the door of the Cherokee Nation Election Services Office on June 30 after a recount in the principal chief's race was conducted. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX recountmain http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5033 7/1/2011 12:23:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: Court affirms recount results http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5033_nws_110702_RecountHearing1-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker meets with his advisers during a break for an Election Commission hearing held June 30. Following the hearing, a recount of the principal chief's race was held and Baker prevailed by 266 votes. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5033_recount-M.jpg A Recount Certification tally sheet hangs on the door of the Cherokee Nation Election Services Office on June 30 after a recount in the principal chief's race was conducted. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX recountmain http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5360 7/1/2011 12:03:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: CNEC discussing vote totals again in closed hearing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5032 7/1/2011 12:03:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-07-01 DEVELOPING: CNEC discussing vote totals again in closed hearing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5031 7/1/2011 7:43:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 1866 Treaty doesn’t mean citizenship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5030 7/1/2011 7:42:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 Smith ad stirs emotions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5029 7/1/2011 7:41:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 Geronimo! http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5027 7/1/2011 7:38:26 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 Keep term limits http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5026 7/1/2011 7:37:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 An open letter to Chief Smith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5025 7/1/2011 7:35:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 How much Cherokee is he? http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5024 7/1/2011 7:31:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 Stay positive, focus on the future http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5024_ChadSmith-M.jpg Chad Smith smithmug http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5023 7/1/2011 7:29:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-07-01 We all come from one fire http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/7/5023_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker bakermug http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5359 6/30/2011 9:59:07 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Baker declared winner after ballots recounted http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5022_BJBChief-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker greets media and his supporters with the recent Cherokee Nation Election Commission certified results making him the new Chief of the Cherokee Nation on June 30. Baker made the announcement at the Election Commission building in Tahlequah, Okla., after receiving word of winning by 266 votes. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX baker2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5022 6/30/2011 9:59:07 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Baker declared winner after ballots recounted http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5022_BJBChief-M.jpg Principal Chief-elect Bill John Baker greets media and his supporters with the recent Cherokee Nation Election Commission certified results making him the new Chief of the Cherokee Nation on June 30. Baker made the announcement at the Election Commission building in Tahlequah, Okla., after receiving word of winning by 266 votes. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX baker2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5358 6/30/2011 6:24:58 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Cherokee Nation Supreme Court orders recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5021 6/30/2011 6:24:58 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Cherokee Nation Supreme Court orders recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5357 6/30/2011 2:44:06 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Vault containing CN election ballots opened twice http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5020_BakerEC-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate and recount petitioner Bill John Baker speaks to the media June 30 during a break from a hearing regarding alleged election improprieties. The hearing is being held at the Cherokee Nation Election Commission office in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BakerEC http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5020 6/30/2011 2:44:06 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Vault containing CN election ballots opened twice http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5020_BakerEC-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate and recount petitioner Bill John Baker speaks to the media June 30 during a break from a hearing regarding alleged election improprieties. The hearing is being held at the Cherokee Nation Election Commission office in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BakerEC http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5356 6/30/2011 2:34:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Cherokees protest election outcome http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5019_Protest-M.jpg John Fair, left, holds a sign during a June 30 protest at the Cherokee Nation Election Commission in Tahlequah, Okla. Fair, along other supporters of principal chief candidate Bill John Baker, protested while the tribe’s Supreme Court conducting a hearing regarding alleged election improprieties. Baker requested a recount after the commission overturned unofficial results showing his victory in the race and declared incumbent Chad Smith the winner. CRAIG HENRY/CHEROKEE PHOENIX protest1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5019 6/30/2011 2:34:50 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-30 DEVELOPING: Cherokees protest election outcome http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5019_Protest-M.jpg John Fair, left, holds a sign during a June 30 protest at the Cherokee Nation Election Commission in Tahlequah, Okla. Fair, along other supporters of principal chief candidate Bill John Baker, protested while the tribe’s Supreme Court conducting a hearing regarding alleged election improprieties. Baker requested a recount after the commission overturned unofficial results showing his victory in the race and declared incumbent Chad Smith the winner. CRAIG HENRY/CHEROKEE PHOENIX protest1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5018 6/29/2011 6:39:42 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-29 DEVELOPING: Election Commission releases court-ordered documents http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5017 6/29/2011 11:58:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-29 DEVELOPING: EC ordered to turn over election documents http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5017_nws_110629_ECDissmissal2_jc-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has ordered the Cherokee Nation Election Commission to turn over documents requested by principal chief candidate Bill John Baker.The Election Commission had until 11 a.m. Wednesday to give both Baker and Principal Chief Chad Smith copies of the results for each Cherokee district, as well as absentee ballots. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX electioncommission http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5016 6/29/2011 11:18:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-29 DEVELOPING: Election Commission files motion to dismiss Baker’s petition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5016_JohnsonandCole-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Election Commission chairman Roger Johnson, left, addresses the media during a press conference June 27 while CNEC attorney Lloyd Cole looks on. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX johnsonandcole http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5015 6/29/2011 9:28:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-29 Phoenix reporters barred from precincts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5014 6/29/2011 8:46:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-29 DEVELOPING: Baker files emergency injunction petition with Supreme Court http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5014_BillJohn-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate Bill John Baker answers a question during a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. Baker filed a petition for emergency injunctive relief with the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court on June 28, hoping the court will force the tribe’s Election Commission to provide answers or documentation as to why the unofficial election results in the principal chief’s race were overturned. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX billjohn http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5013 6/28/2011 8:21:11 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-28 DEVELOPING: Baker files emergency injunction petition with Supreme Court http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5013_Baker-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate Bill John Baker answers a question during a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. Baker filed a petition for emergency injunctive relief with the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court on June 28, hoping the court will force the tribe’s Election Commission to provide answers or documentation as to why the unofficial election results in the principal chief’s race were overturned. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX baker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5012 6/28/2011 10:18:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-28 ‘Removal’ riders return to Oklahoma http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn1-M.jpg “Remember the Removal” bike riders enter Oklahoma from Arkansas on June 23 along the Auto Tour Route of the Trail of Tears. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn2-M.jpg “Remember the Removal” bike riders Kurt Rogers, left, Casey Cooper and C.J. Alsenay ride on June 24 along Hwy. 51 from Stilwell, Okla., to Tahlequah, Okla.. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn3-M.jpg Spencer Comingdeer, of Stilwell, Okla., begins his ascent of Eldon Hill, a winding, steep hill east of Tahlequah. The hill was the last major obstacle on June 24 for the “Remember the Removal” riders before they reached Tahlequah. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn4-M.jpg Tara McCoy, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, N.C., rides up Eldon Hill east of Tahlequah on June 24 with other riders from the “Remember the Removal” bike ride. The ride covered nearly 1,000 miles from Georgia to Oklahoma. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn5-M.jpg The youngest and oldest riders for the “Remember the Removal” ride, Haydn Comingdeer, 15, left and Jack Teesateskie, 62, lead the riders on June 24 into Tahlequah to the Cherokee Courthouse Square. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5012_nws05B_110625_RidersReturn6-M.jpg Tara McCoy sheds tears June 24 as she is greeted by well-wishers at the Cherokee Courthouse Square in Tahlequah, Okla. McCoy was one of 17 riders who rode bicycles from Georgia to Oklahoma to commemorate the forced removal of Cherokee people in 1838 and 1839. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalreturn6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5011 6/28/2011 7:07:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-28 DEVELOPING: Baker to seek recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5004_BakerandSmith-M.jpg Bill John Baker, left, says he will seek a recount after the Cherokee Nation Election Commission overturned his victory in the race for principal chief and declared Chad Smith, right, the winner. The final count was 7,609 votes for Chief Chad Smith and 7,602 votes for Baker. baker&smith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5004_BakerSmith-M.jpg Bill John Baker, left, and Principal Chief Chad Smith participate in a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. Baker says he will seek a recount after the Cherokee Nation Election Commission overturned his victory in the race for principal chief and declared Smith the winner. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BakerSmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5004 6/28/2011 7:07:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-28 DEVELOPING: Baker to seek recount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5004_BakerandSmith-M.jpg Bill John Baker, left, says he will seek a recount after the Cherokee Nation Election Commission overturned his victory in the race for principal chief and declared Chad Smith, right, the winner. The final count was 7,609 votes for Chief Chad Smith and 7,602 votes for Baker. baker&smith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5004_BakerSmith-M.jpg Bill John Baker, left, and Principal Chief Chad Smith participate in a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. Baker says he will seek a recount after the Cherokee Nation Election Commission overturned his victory in the race for principal chief and declared Smith the winner. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BakerSmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5010 6/27/2011 4:04:10 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: Crittenden, Soap in deputy chief runoff http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5003 6/27/2011 4:04:10 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: Crittenden, Soap in deputy chief runoff http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5009 6/27/2011 2:50:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: 4 councilors retain seats, 3 races go to runoffs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5002 6/27/2011 2:50:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: 4 councilors retain seats, 3 races go to runoffs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5008 6/27/2011 2:47:38 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: Term-limit measures fail, special council vote passes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5001 6/27/2011 2:47:38 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 UPDATE: Term-limit measures fail, special council vote passes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5007 6/27/2011 2:22:27 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 DEVELOPING: Smith certified as principal chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5000_ChadSmith-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith talks to reporters during a press conference June 27. The Cherokee Nation Election Commission released certified final results immediately after the conference showing Smith winning the election with 7,609 votes to Bill John Baker’s 7,602. chad http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5000 6/27/2011 2:22:27 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 DEVELOPING: Smith certified as principal chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/5000_ChadSmith-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith talks to reporters during a press conference June 27. The Cherokee Nation Election Commission released certified final results immediately after the conference showing Smith winning the election with 7,609 votes to Bill John Baker’s 7,602. chad http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5006 6/27/2011 11:43:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 June 15, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4999 6/27/2011 11:43:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-27 June 15, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/5005 6/26/2011 8:42:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-26 DEVELOPING: Citizens elect Baker as principal chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4998_nws_110626_AdminResults-M.jpg Principal chief candidate Bill John Baker speaks while standing by his mother Isabel Baker during a June 25 election night watch party at the Tahlequah Round Up Club. Unofficial results posted June 26 by the Cherokee Nation Election Commission show Baker defeating three-term incumbent Chad Smith in the principal chief race. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX billjohn http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4998 6/26/2011 8:42:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-26 DEVELOPING: Citizens elect Baker as principal chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4998_nws_110626_AdminResults-M.jpg Principal chief candidate Bill John Baker speaks while standing by his mother Isabel Baker during a June 25 election night watch party at the Tahlequah Round Up Club. Unofficial results posted June 26 by the Cherokee Nation Election Commission show Baker defeating three-term incumbent Chad Smith in the principal chief race. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX billjohn http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4997 6/26/2011 2:42:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-26 Unofficial results show Smith leading Baker in chief race http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4997_4991_4712_Vote-M.jpg The principal chief race goes undecided on June 25 because of challenged ballots, while the deputy chief race heads to a July 23 runoff. vote http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4997_nws_110626_Admin-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith views online election results June 25 at his watch party at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX chadcamp http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4997_nws_110626_AdminResults2-M.jpg Principal chief candidate Bill John Baker speaks while standing by his mother Isabel Baker during a June 25 election night watch party at the Tahlequah Round Up Club. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX bakercamp http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4996 6/26/2011 2:33:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-26 Unofficial election results lead to 3 council runoffs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4995 6/26/2011 12:30:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-26 Term-limit measures fail, special council vote passes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4994 6/24/2011 7:18:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-24 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4994_HappyBirthday-M.jpg Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Kristen Smith-Snell from the Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program. Cherokee Language Lesson No. 7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4994_HappyBirthday-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 7 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Kristen Smith-Snell from the Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson7.mp4 2011-06-24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4993 6/24/2011 7:06:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-24 Sovereign immunity act amended http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4992 6/24/2011 7:04:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-24 Council approves application for charter school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4990 6/23/2011 8:18:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-23 Smith donations outgain Baker’s by $72K http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4989 6/23/2011 8:11:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-23 Smith donations outgain Baker’s by $72K http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4989_Debate-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith gestures while making a point during a May 14 debate between him and principal chief candidate and Tribal Council member Bill John Baker. Smith has raised approximately $72,000 more than Baker in this year’s campaign for the principal chief seat, with most of his funds stemming from donors listed as executives. More than $147,000 of Smith’s funds stems from donors with executive job titles. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX donations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4988 6/23/2011 6:58:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-23 CNB to buy Nowata-based manufacturing firm http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4987 6/23/2011 6:55:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-23 Five Tribes Story Conference set for Sept. 16-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4986 6/21/2011 9:09:06 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 Resources available for researching Cherokee ancestry http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4985 6/21/2011 8:52:21 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 CN citizen chases storms http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4985_nws_110616_StormChaser4B-M.jpg A funnel cloud hovers above the ground in this undated photo. COURTESY NATIVESKIESSC.WEBS.COM stormchaser1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4985_nws_110616_StormChaser4-M.jpg A funnel cloud hovers above the ground in this undated photo. COURTESY NATIVESKIESSC.WEBS.COM stormchaser2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4985_nws_110616_StormChaser2_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Jeff Robbins, storm chaser for KTUL Channel 8 news and co-founder of the storm-chasing group Native Skies, sets up storm-chasing equipment in his vehicle. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stormchaser3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4985_nws_110616_StormChaser3-M.jpg A funnel cloud hovers above the ground in this undated photo. COURTESY NATIVESKIESSC.WEBS.COM stormchaser4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4985_nws_110616_StormChaser4B-S.jpg CN citizen chases storms Though it’s Jeff Robbins’ first year as a storm chaser for a news station, he’s been interested in storms most of his life. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/StormChaser.mp4 2011-06-21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4984 6/21/2011 2:38:54 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 Council corrects legislative records http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4984_Dawes-M.jpg Fired Cherokee Nation marshals, from left, Brian Blair, Pat Ragsdale, the late Mike Dawes, Sharon Wright and others advance on the tribe’s Courthouse Aug. 13, 1997, following orders by the CN Judicial Appeals Tribunal to retake it during the Constitutional Crisis. ARCHIVE PHOTO dawes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4983 6/21/2011 7:45:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 Judge approves settlement over Indian royalties http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4982 6/21/2011 7:35:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 Sallisaw man convicted of manslaughter in slaying http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4981 6/21/2011 7:30:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 $25M set aside in CN Education Reserve Fund http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4980 6/21/2011 7:06:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-21 United Wrestling Entertainment provides family fun http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110617_UWE6_md-M.jpg UWE wrestler Brandon Walker grapples with Max McGuirk during the "Sooner Stampede" event June 4 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Tahlequah, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX wrestling1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110613_UWE1_md-M.jpg United Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Brandon “Mercenary” Horn, kneeling, gets instructions from Chris Fury during a June 4 match at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Tahlequah, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX wrestling2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110613_UWE2_md-M.jpg United Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Brandon “Mercenary” Horn body slams “X-Static” while Brittani “Princess” Liles looks on during a training session June 3 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Tahlequah, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX wrestling3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110613_UWE3_md-M.jpg United Wrestling Entertainment wrestlers, referees and staff discuss the evenings events during intermission of the “Sooner Stampede” event June 4 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Tahlequah, Okla. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX wrestling4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110613_UWE4_md-M.jpg United Wrestling Entertainment champion Jonathon Cross tosses Brad "Fuel" Eubanks into a row of chairs during a taping of a pre-show video June 2 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Tahlequah, Okla. The video was shot as part of an ongoing storyline between the two characters. MARK DREADFULWATER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX wrestling5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4980_spt_110617_UWE6_md-S.jpg United Wrestling Entertainment provides family fun The Native American-owned professional wrestling company holds live shows monthly in Tahlequah, Okla. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/UWE.mp4 2011-06-21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4979 6/20/2011 12:00:32 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 Dates for student clothing vouchers released http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4978 6/20/2011 9:40:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 Cherokee Phoenix Radio June 19, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4977 6/20/2011 8:18:09 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 CN Healthy Nation hosts 'Tools for Schools' http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4977_Tools4Schools-M.jpg CN Healthy Nation hosts 'Tools for Schools' Tools4Schools http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4977_Tools4Schools-S.jpg CN Healthy Nation hosts 'Tools for Schools' CN Healthy Nation hosts 'Tools for Schools' rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Tools4Schools.mp4 2011-06-20 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4976 6/20/2011 7:13:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 Judge to hear $3.4B Indian settlement case http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4975 6/20/2011 7:02:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 West Siloam Springs office welcomes job seekers http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4974 6/20/2011 6:57:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-20 Cherokee pottery classroom opens in Tahlequah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4974_art_110610_PotteryClass1_wc-M.jpg Cherokee potter Jane Osti uses a clay press while working in a new pottery classroom in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pottery1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4974_art_110610_PotteryClass2_wc-M.jpg Examples of Cherokee and Southeastern-style pottery sit on a table in a newly opened pottery classroom in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX pottery2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4973 6/17/2011 2:23:12 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-17 Thoughts on CN term limits http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4972 6/17/2011 12:16:45 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-17 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4972_LanguageLesson6-M.jpg Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Kristen Smith-Snell from the Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program. Language Lesson No. 6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4972_LanguageLesson6-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 6 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Kristen Smith-Snell from the Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson6.mp4 2011-06-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4971 6/17/2011 6:59:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-17 CNE breaks ground for new Ramona casino http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4970 6/17/2011 6:56:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-17 ‘Ropers’ needed for Rogers Memorial and birthplace ranch http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4969 6/17/2011 6:49:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-17 ‘Remember the Removal’ riders reach Missouri http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4969_nws_110614_RemovalRide-1_wc-M.jpg Jack Teesateskie, 62, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, N.C., is the oldest rider among this year’s “Remember the Removal” group. He and the other riders left New Echota, Ga., June 6 to begin their 950-mile journey to Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalriders http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4969_nws_110614_RemovalRide-2_wc-M.jpg Joe Keener of Claremore, Okla., and Haydn Comingdeer lead a group of “Remember the Removal” riders on June 6 as they finish their first day of retracing the northern route of the Trail of Tears. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX removalriders2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4968 6/16/2011 10:55:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-16 No violations in health officials’ campaign letter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4967 6/16/2011 9:09:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-16 Orioles take Bundy 4th overall in MLB Draft http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4966 6/16/2011 8:59:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-16 ‘Legends at Dusk’ production shares Cherokee legends http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4966_art_110613_LegendsDusk-M.jpg Robert Lewis, dressed in 1700s era clothing, is one of the actors in the production of “Legends at Dusk,” which is being performed outdoors this summer at the Cherokee Heritage Center. COURTESY PHOTO legends1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4966_art_110613_LegendsDusk2-M.jpg Robert Lewis, dressed in 1700s era clothing, is one of the actors in the production of “Legends at Dusk,” which is being performed outdoors this summer at the Cherokee Heritage Center. COURTESY PHOTO legends2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4966_art_110613_LegendsDusk-S.jpg ‘Legends at Dusk’ production shares Cherokee legends A new interactive outdoor production at the Cherokee Heritage Center relays ancient Cherokee stories. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Legends.mp4 2011-06-16 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4965 6/15/2011 10:47:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-15 Boren won’t seek 5th term in Congress http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4964 6/15/2011 10:45:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-15 CN citizen earns Harvard master’s degree http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4963 6/15/2011 10:33:48 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-15 CN plane logs and cost become campaign issue http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4963_nws05_110523_CNPlane-M.jpg An eight-seat King Air C90B airplane sits in a hanger at the Tahlequah City Airport in 2008. Cherokee Nation Enterprises, now Cherokee Nation Entertainment, purchased the turbo-propeller plane in 2008 for $1.87 million. The plane’s flight logs and operating costs have become a campaign issue in the principal’s chief race. ARCHIVE PHOTO plane http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4959 6/14/2011 10:21:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-14 Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Principal Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4959_4885-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith gestures will making a point during a May 14 debate between him and principal chief candidate and Tribal Council Bill John Baker. The debate allowed Cherokee voters to hear the candidates discuss issues leading up to the June 25 election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX debate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4959_4885-S.jpg Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Principal Chief The two candidates handle questions about several topics, including housing, legislative priorities and water rights. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/PrincipalChiefDebate-512.mp4 2011-06-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4958 6/14/2011 10:11:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-14 Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Deputy Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4958_DeputyDebate-M.jpg Deputy principal chief candidate Joe Crittenden, second from left, answers a question during a May 14 debate held in the CN Council Chamber. Joining Crittenden was Chris Soap, left, Raymond Vann and Callie Hathcoat. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX DeputyDebate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4958_DeputyDebate-S.jpg Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Deputy Chief They answer four questions pertaining to governmental priorities, CNE dividend, term limits and the Cherokee language. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/FinalDeputyChiefDebate-512k.mp4 2011-06-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4957 6/14/2011 7:08:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-14 Writers and visual artists sought for Cherokee anthology http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4956 6/14/2011 7:02:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-14 Changes sought on Oklahoma redistricting procedures http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4955 6/14/2011 6:59:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-14 Work begins on Cherokee Veterans Center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4955_nws_110610_VetCenter-1_wc-M.jpg Construction workers on June 10 discuss site preparation for the Cherokee Veterans Center in Tahlequah, Okla. The 8,700-square-foot building will sit adjacent to the Cherokee Nation Complex and the Cherokee Warrior Memorial. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX vetcenter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4954 6/13/2011 10:16:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-13 Cherokee Phoenix Radio June 12, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4953 6/13/2011 6:26:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-13 Obama declares NE Oklahoma counties disaster areas http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4952 6/13/2011 6:24:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-13 UPDATE: AMO Salina Dental Clinic appointments delayed http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4951 6/13/2011 6:21:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-13 CN EMS offers CPR/first aid classes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4951_hth_110606_CPR1_jc-M.jpg Paramedic Martin Webb explains to Erika Lloyd how to give compressions and mouth-to-mouth using a mouth guard during a June 1 cardiopulmonary resuscitation/first aid class at the Cherokee Nation Emergency Medical Service building in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cpr http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4951_hth_110606_CPR1_jc-S.jpg CN EMS offers CPR/first aid classes Tribal Emergency Medical Service officials stress taking a refresher course in CPR/first aid every six months. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/CPRCourse.mp4 2011-06-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4950 6/9/2011 7:45:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-09 CN deputy chief candidates square off in RSU debate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4950_nws_110608_RSUDCDebate_jc-M.jpg Deputy chief candidate Chris Soap, far left, answers a question during a June 6 debate at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla. On stage with Soap, from left to right, are fellow candidates Callie Hathcoat, Raymond Vann and S. Joe Crittenden. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputyrsu1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4949 6/9/2011 7:40:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-09 At-Large council candidates debate at RSU http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4949_nws_110608_RSUAtLarge-M.jpg At-Large council candidates Julia Coates, left, and John Cornsilk prepare to answer a question during a June 6 debate hosted by Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX atlarge1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4948 6/9/2011 7:33:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-09 RSU hosts debates for CN principal chief candidates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4948_nws_110608_RSUPCDebate1_jc-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate and current Dist. 1 Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker, left, answers a question while standing next to his opponent, Principal Chief Chad Smith, during a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX rsudebate1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4948_nws_110608_RSUPCDebate2_jc-M.jpg Principal Chief candidate and current Dist. 1 Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker answers a question during a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX rsudebate2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4948_nws_110608_RSUPCDebate3_jc-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith answers a question during a debate hosted by Rogers State University on June 6 in Claremore, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX rsudebate3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4948_nws_110608_RSUPCDebate1_jc-S.jpg RSU hosts debates for CN principal chief candidates Principal Chief Chad Smith and Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker answer questions regarding tribal issues at a debate held at Rogers State University. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/RSUChiefDebate.mp4 2011-06-13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4947 6/8/2011 7:35:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-08 Sequoyah senior named Oklahoma Indian All-State player http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4946 6/8/2011 7:07:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-08 Cherokee man shares blowgun-making knowledge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4946_art_110602_Blowgun-1_wc-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band Tradition Keeper Danny McCarter instructs Trey, left, and Garrison Philpot, of Coweta, Okla., how to begin hollowing out a piece of river cane before using a hot piece of rebar to finish hollowing it out for a blowgun. The instruction took place May 28 during a blowgun-making class at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX blowgun1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4946_art_110602_Blowgun-2_wc-M.jpg Blowgun instructor Danny McCarter pushes a hot piece of rebar through a piece of river cane to hollow it out for a blowgun during a May 28 blowgun-making class at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX blowgun2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4946_art_110602_Blowgun-3_wc-M.jpg Steam escapes as Michael Smith, of Tulsa, Okla., pushes hot rebar into a piece of freshly cut river cane to hollow it out for a blowgun during a blowgun-making class May 28 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX blowgun3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4946_art_110602_Blowgun-4_wc-M.jpg Cherokee artist Danny McCarter finishes making a dart out of a wooden skewer, quilting thread and Scottish thistle for a blowgun made of river cane during a blowgun-making class May 28 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX blowgun4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4946_art_110602_Blowgun-1_wc-S.jpg Cherokee man shares blowgun-making knowledge Danny McCarter shares the art of blowgun making to keep Cherokee tradition alive. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/Blowgun2.mp4 2011-06-08 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4945 6/7/2011 7:50:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-07 CHC to participate in Blue Star Museums http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4944 6/7/2011 7:49:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-07 Absentee voters to use pencil on CN ballots http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4943 6/7/2011 7:46:23 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-07 Remember the Removal Bike Riders begin 2011 trip http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4943_nws_110606_BikeRide4_cgv-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation’s 2011 Remember the Removal riders are, from left, Spencer Comingdeer, Joe Keener, Lillie Keener, C.J. Alsenay, David Comingdeer, Haydn Comingdeer, Kye Quickel, Spencer Carson, Kurt Rogers, Sarah Holcomb, Baron O’Field and Leadership Group Leader Todd Enlow. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/ CHEROKEE PHOENIX bikeridephoto http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4942 6/6/2011 1:39:35 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-06 RSU to host debate Cherokee Nation candidates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4942_nws_110606_RSUDebate-M.jpg Candidates running for the Cherokee Nation’s principal and deputy chief seats, as well as one At-Large council seat, are set to debate tonight at Rogers State University in the Baird Hall Performance Studio. RSUDebate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4941 6/6/2011 7:41:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-06 Cherokee Phoenix Radio June 5, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4940 6/6/2011 7:30:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-06 Aid available for Oklahoma after natural disasters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4939 6/6/2011 7:28:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-06 CN honors teachers with Excellence Awards http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4938 6/2/2011 9:57:05 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Cherokee Ancestry Conference set for June 10-11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4937 6/2/2011 9:52:36 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Infant’s death sparks call for justice on tribal lands http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4936 6/2/2011 9:43:02 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Cherokee colonel embodies warrior spirit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4936_nws_110601_Ward-M.jpg Col. Joel Ward Col. Joel Ward http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4935 6/2/2011 2:40:26 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4935_bigeyes-M.jpg Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. Cherokee Language Lesson No. 5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4935_bigeyes-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 5 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson5.mp4 2011-06-02 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4934 6/2/2011 7:15:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 West Siloam Springs casino opens art gallery http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4933 6/2/2011 7:07:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Remember the Removal riders leave June 3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4933_nws_110601_RemovalRiders-M.jpg Participants in the Cherokee Nation’s 2010 Remember the Removal ride climb a hill as they return to Tahlequah, Okla., after a 900-mile trek to retrace the Trail of Tears by bicycle. This year 17 riders will undertake the same challenge beginning June 3. ARCHIVE PHOTO bikeride1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4933_bikerideflyer-M.jpg The 12 Cherokee Nation Remember the Removal Project riders are set to leave Oklahoma for North Carolina on June 3 in order to bicycle back 900 miles to honor the Trail of Tears. COURTESY PHOTO bikeride2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4932 6/2/2011 7:01:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-02 Oklahoma AG wants federal ruling on UKB casino http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4932_nws_110531_UKBCasino1-M.jpg The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians' sign sits by the tribe's casino in Tahlequah, Okla. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt wants to know why it has taken federal officials more than five years to rule on whether the United Keetoowah Band’s casino sits on Indian land. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX keetoowahcasino http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4931 6/1/2011 1:52:39 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-01 May 16, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4930 6/1/2011 10:49:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-01 June 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4930_June11-M.jpg June 2011 June 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4929 6/1/2011 10:47:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Don’t obscure facts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4928 6/1/2011 10:45:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Council overpaid http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4927 6/1/2011 10:41:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Baker backer http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4925 6/1/2011 10:36:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Feeling abandoned http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4924 6/1/2011 10:32:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Keep term limits http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4923 6/1/2011 10:31:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Why no at-large benefits? http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4922 6/1/2011 10:28:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 How much Cherokee is he? http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4921 6/1/2011 10:26:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Stop with the calls http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4920 6/1/2011 10:25:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Shocked and outraged http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4919 6/1/2011 10:23:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 People v. politics http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4918 6/1/2011 10:22:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Abuse of power? http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4917 6/1/2011 10:20:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Smith ad stirs emotions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4916 6/1/2011 10:19:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 A question for Chief Smith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4915 6/1/2011 10:14:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Angry http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4914 6/1/2011 10:08:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Cherokee people expect more from leaders http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4914_ChadSmith-M.jpg Chad Smith chadsmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4913 6/1/2011 10:01:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 The Cherokee people are a family http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4913_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker billjohnbaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4912 6/1/2011 9:58:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 U.S. tradition of seeing Native people as the enemy continues http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4912_Will-M.jpg Will Chavez will http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4911 6/1/2011 9:53:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 Federal shutdown and the Cherokee Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4911_MeredithFraileyD6-M.jpg Meredith Frailey Frailey http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4910 6/1/2011 9:50:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 CNB is sound, profitable and growing http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4910_Stewart-M.jpg David Stewart stewart http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4909 6/1/2011 9:46:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-06-01 An open letter to citizens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4909_Ketcher-M.jpg John Ketcher ketcher http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4908 6/1/2011 7:02:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-01 CN honors war dead on Memorial Day http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-2_wc-M.jpg Greg Squirrel plays ‘Taps” during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. Squirrel is a member of the Cherokee Nation Color Guard that took part in the May 30 ceremony. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-3_wc-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band and Cherokee Nation Color Guard members render a salute during the playing of “Taps” on Memorial Day at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. UKB Color Guard members J.C. Wilson, left, and Debra American Horse Wilson assisted CN Color Guard members Frank Squirrel, Juan Rodriguez, Chrystal Craig and Don Stroud during the ceremony. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-4_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band Color Guard members raise the CN, American and Prisoner Of War-Missing In Action flags during a May 30 ceremony at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. CN Color Guard members Chrystal Craig, left, and Frank Squirrel were assisted by UKB Color Guard member J.C. Wilson, right, during the Memorial Day ceremony. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-5_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band Color Guard members render a salute during the raising of the CN, American and Prisoner Of War-Missing In Action flags on Memorial Day during a ceremony at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-6_wc-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band Color Guard members J.C. Wilson, left, and Debra American Horse Wilson assist the Cherokee Nation Color Guard during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-7_wc-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band and Cherokee Nation Color Guard members raise the seven service and unit flags that fly at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. UKB Color Guard members J.C. Wilson, left, and Debra American Horse Wilson assisted CN Color Guard members during the Memorial Day ceremony. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4908_nws_110531_MemorialDay-1_wc-M.jpg A wreath left by a family sits on a brick that honors a loved one and veteran at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah, Okla. A ceremony was held at the memorial May 30 to commemorate Memorial Day. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX memorial1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4907 6/1/2011 6:48:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-06-01 June 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/6/4907_2011-06-01-M.jpg June 2011 June 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4906 5/31/2011 7:15:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-31 Cherokee Phoenix Radio May 29, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4905 5/31/2011 6:53:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-31 Council tables drug testing acts again http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4905_cou_110526_Rules2-M.jpg A worker tests samples for drugs at the Weaver Drug Testing Laboratory in Tulsa, Okla. Weaver Drug Testing is the company the Cherokee Nation uses for its employee drug tests. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEAVER DRUG TESTING drugtesting1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4905_cou_110526_Rules3-M.jpg Shown is the office of Weaver Drug Testing Laboratory in Tulsa, Okla. Weaver Drug Testing is the company the Cherokee Nation uses for its employee drug tests. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEAVER DRUG TESTING drugtesting2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4905_cou_110526_Rules1-M.jpg Weaver Drug Testing Laboratory drugtesting3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4904 5/27/2011 7:24:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-27 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4904_LanguageLesson4-M.jpg Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. Cherokee Language Lesson No. 4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4904_LanguageLesson4-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 4 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson4.mp4 2011-05-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4903 5/27/2011 6:53:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-27 Gym etiquette lacking in some members http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4903_spt_110520_GymRules1_tj-M.jpg Aerofit Health Club member Cody Cox works out at the Tahlequah, Okla., gym. He said his biggest gym pet peeve is when people don’t put their weights back after using them and not wiping off machines when done. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX gym1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4903_spt_110520_GymRules2_cgv-M.jpg A Cherokee Nation Male Seminary Recreation Center member works out on an elliptical machine at the facility in Tahlequah, Okla. Some gym members’ pet peeve is that others don’t wipe down machines with sanitizing wipes after finishing a workout. Wiping machines promotes cleanliness and helps prevent the spread of illness. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX gym2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4903_spt_110520_GymRules3_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Joni Greenhaw wipes down an elliptical machine at the Cherokee Nation Male Seminary Recreation Center in Tahlequah, Okla. Not wiping exercise machines with sanitizing wipes is among the top pet peeves of Tahlequah-area gym members. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX gym3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4903_spt_110520_GymRules1_tj-S.jpg Gym etiquette lacking in some members Top pet peeves include not racking weights, not wiping down equipment and cell phone usage in fitness classes. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/GymPets.mp4 2011-05-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4902 5/26/2011 8:20:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-26 May 16, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4901 5/26/2011 6:56:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-26 Sequoyah schools hosting summer computer camp http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4900 5/26/2011 6:54:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-26 Keetoowahs can place land into trust http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4899 5/25/2011 8:19:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-25 Tornadoes hit northeastern Cherokee Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4899_nws_110524_Tornado1_cgv-M.jpg Carol Arnold assesses the damage outside her Butler, Okla., home May 23. An estimated EF3 tornado tore through the area May 22 and destroyed most of Arnold’s property. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tornado1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4899_nws_110524_Tornado4_cgv-M.jpg A destroyed barn, mobile home and travel trailer sit among debris and uprooted trees May 23, the day after an estimated EF3 tornado ripped through Butler, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tornado2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4899_nws_110524_Tornado2_cgv-M.jpg Debris, insulation, fence posts and siding litter the yard of a damaged home May 23 in Jay, Okla. An estimated EF3 tornado struck the Delaware County town the day before. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tornado3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4899_nws_110524_Tornado3_cgv-M.jpg Janet Burson, of Peggs, Okla., and her son look at where her daughter’s mobile home once sat. A tornado hit the Cherokee County town on May 22. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tornado4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4898 5/25/2011 7:06:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-25 Violent storms kill 13 in Okla., Kan., Ark. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4897 5/25/2011 6:54:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-25 Play focuses on Betty and Will Rogers’ courtship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4897_art_110513_RogersLetters_wc-M.jpg Laurette Willis, of Tahlequah, Okla., performs during the production of “Letters from the Heart: Betty and Will Rogers.” The play is a one-woman show written by Willis who is a playwright, composer and producer. COURTESY PHOTO/WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM. rogersplay http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4897_art_110513_RogersLetters_wc2-M.jpg Laurette Willis, of Tahlequah, Okla., performs during the production of “Letters from the Heart: Betty and Will Rogers.” The play is a one-woman show written by Willis who is a playwright, composer and producer. COURTESY PHOTO/WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM. rogersplay2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4896 5/24/2011 2:12:44 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-24 CN reacquires female seminary artifact http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4896_SeminaryStoneImage2-M.jpg CN reacquires female seminary artifact CN reacquires female seminary artifact http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4896_SeminaryStoneImage2-S.jpg CN reacquires female seminary artifact CN reacquires female seminary artifact rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/SeminaryStone.mp4 2011-05-24 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4895 5/24/2011 7:08:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-24 Leeds named dean at Arkansas law school http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4894 5/24/2011 7:06:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-24 Sequoyah robotics team 49th in world competition http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4893 5/23/2011 7:18:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-23 Cherokee Phoenix Radio May 22, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4892 5/23/2011 6:52:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-23 CN helps fund road for Adair County commerce http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4891 5/23/2011 6:47:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-23 CNB teams with Baker Hughes to create jobs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4891_mon03_110520_CNBPartnership-M.jpg Baker Hughes will work with the CN to help create jobs within the tribe’s 14-county jurisdiction and near existing Baker Hughes facilities. COURTESY IMAGES cnbbakerhughes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4890 5/20/2011 6:41:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-20 Cherokee named student philanthropist of the year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4889 5/20/2011 6:39:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-20 Cherokee students earn Gates Millennium Scholarships http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4888 5/20/2011 6:22:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-20 CHC opens female seminary exhibit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-7_wc-M.jpg New concrete and brick anchors that replicate the bottoms of columns that were once used for the Cherokee Female Seminary were unveiled as part of a new seminary exhibition open through Aug. 7 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. The anchors also show where columns once stood as part of the seminary and include placards with trivia about the seminary. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-2_wc-M.jpg Dr. Jace Weaver, director of the Institute of Native American Studies at the University of Georgia, speaks to visitors to on May 14 about the new Cherokee Female Seminary exhibition at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. Weaver led a team from the university that helped design the exhibition. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-1_wc-M.jpg In the 1800s, Cherokee leaders sought funding for both a newspaper and seminary to teach Cherokee youth as this display shows. The display is part of the Cherokee Female exhibit that runs through Aug. 7 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-3_wc-M.jpg Dr. Jace Weaver, director of the Institute of Native American Studies at the University of Georgia, points out a unique design to the Cherokee Female Seminary that once stood where the Cherokee Heritage Center now stands in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-4_wc-M.jpg Remnants of the Cherokee Female Seminary are on display as part of an exhibition about the seminary that runs through Aug. 7 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. Pieces of brick, melted glass, nails, pottery and china in this display are an example of a large amount of original seminary material still buried on the grounds where the CHC now sits. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-5_wc-M.jpg New brick inlays surround placards with trivia and show where columns once stood as part of the Cherokee Female Seminary that burned down Easter Sunday 1887. The inlays were unveiled as part of a Cherokee Female Seminary exhibition that opened May 14 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4888_art_110517_SemExhibit-6_wc-M.jpg An inlaid brick surround a placard with trivia and show where columns once stood as part of the Cherokee Female Seminary. The inlays were unveiled as part of a Cherokee Female Seminary exhibition that runs through Aug. 7 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4886 5/19/2011 7:10:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-19 Election Commission holds training for poll officials http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4885 5/19/2011 7:01:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-19 Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Principal Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4885_nws_110514_Debate-7_wc-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith gestures while making a point during a May 14 debate between him and principal chief candidate and Tribal Council Bill John Baker. The debate allowed Cherokee voters to hear the candidates discuss issues leading up to the June 25 election. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX principalchiefdebate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4885_nws_110514_Debate-7_wc-S.jpg Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Principal Chief Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Principal Chief rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/PrincipalChiefDebate-512.mp4 2011-05-19 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4884 5/19/2011 6:53:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-19 Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Deputy Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4884_nws_110514_Debate-2_wc-M.jpg Deputy principal chief candidate Joe Crittenden, second from left, answers a question during a May 14 debate held in the CN Council Chamber. Joining Crittenden was Chris Soap, left, Raymond Vann and Callie Hathcoat. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX deputychiefdebate http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4884_nws_110514_Debate-2_wc-S.jpg Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Deputy Chief Cherokee Phoenix Debate 2011: Deputy Chief rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/mp4:Phoenix/News/2011/FinalDeputyChiefDebate-512k.mp4 2011-05-19 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4880 5/17/2011 10:22:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-17 Strawberry festival well attended despite cooler temperatures http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4880_strawberry-M.jpg Visitors turn out May 14 for the Stilwell Strawberry Festival despite earlier rainy days and morning temperatures in the 40s. strawberryfest http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4880_strawberry-S.jpg Strawberry festival well attended despite cooler temperatures Visitors turn out May 14 for the Stilwell Strawberry Festival despite earlier rainy days and morning temperatures in the 40s. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/StrawberryFest 2011-05-17 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4879 5/17/2011 10:12:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-17 Cherokee Phoenix Radio May 15, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4878 5/17/2011 6:49:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-17 Youth pottery class set May 21 in Tahlequah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4877 5/17/2011 6:47:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-17 Council clarifies gaming act language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4877_cou_110516_CouncilMeeting-M.jpg The tribe’s gaming operations not only have to comply with the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission and tribal laws but also with the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Oklahoma Gaming Commission and the National Indian Gaming Commission. COURTESY IMAGE gamingcommission http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4876 5/16/2011 6:46:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-16 Cherokee CRC awarded $4.5M government contracts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4875 5/16/2011 6:43:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-16 Hard Rock Tulsa to build new hotel tower, casino http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4875_nws_110511_HRTower-M.jpg An artist’s rendition shows a new gaming area inside an eight-story hotel tower planned for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO hardrocktower http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4875_nws_110511_HRTower2-M.jpg A new hotel tower soon to be built at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, Okla., will include an Ultra Lounge as shown by this artist’s rendition. The tower will add about 100 rooms. COURTESY PHOTO hardrocktower2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4873 5/13/2011 8:11:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-13 Chief candidates release 2009 and 2010 tax returns http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4872 5/13/2011 8:02:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-13 Chief candidates release 2009 and 2010 tax returns http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4871 5/13/2011 7:09:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-13 Tahlequah’s ‘Arts on the Avenue’ to debut June 11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4869 5/12/2011 12:46:33 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-12 Dick Lay: District 4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4868 5/12/2011 7:11:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-12 12th annual Cherokee Heritage Gospel Sing and Hog Fry set May 21 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4867 5/11/2011 1:45:48 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Cherokee student places in Google art contest http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4867_edu_110510_Doodle1_tj-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Katie Stephenson stands next to her drawing titled “Jungle Art-Animal Portraits,” with the trophy she received after being selected as one of the top 40 finalists in a national art competition. The drawing represents what the 9-year-old would like to do someday, which is to become an artist and go to the jungle and paint endangered species. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX googledoodle http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4867_edu_110510_Doodle1_tj-S.jpg Cherokee student places in Google art contest Out of 107,000 entries, 9-year-old Katie Stephenson is selected as a top 40 regional finalists. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/GoogleDoodle 2011-05-12 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4866 5/11/2011 12:46:47 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Auditions for Nancy Ward musical May 14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4865 5/11/2011 7:35:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Sequoyah students showcase school’s history with musical http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4865_musical-M.jpg Sequoyah Schools drama students interpret their school’s history through song and dance in a spring performance. musical http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4865_musical-S.jpg Sequoyah students showcase school’s history with musical Sequoyah Schools drama students interpret their school’s history through song and dance in a spring performance. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/SequoyahMusical 2011-05-11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4864 5/11/2011 7:10:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Smith campaign conducts phone poll among voters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4863 5/11/2011 7:08:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Smith campaign conducts phone poll among voters http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4862 5/11/2011 7:06:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Man faces child sex abuse charge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4861 5/11/2011 6:55:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-11 Family donates medical equipment http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4861_hth_110508_Veteran2-M.jpg Jerry Fuller loads a wheelchair for a quadriplegic that the Fuller family is donating to a veteran in need. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX vetdonation1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4861_hth_110508_Veteran1-M.jpg Ruth Fuller moves her late sister’s wheelchair for a quadriplegic out of the garage to be loaded. The Fuller family is donating the chair as well as other items to a military veteran in need. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX vetdonation2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4861_hth_110508_Veteran3-M.jpg Jerry Fuller, left, and his sister Ruth Fuller, right, move a wheelchair for a quadriplegic out of their late sister’s home in Tulsa, Okla. The family is donating the chair to someone who cannot afford one otherwise. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX vetdonation3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4860 5/10/2011 6:59:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-10 Miss Cherokee Leadership application deadline July 29 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4860_art_110426_MsCherokee-M.jpg Contestants in the 2010 Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition were, from left to right, Kinsey Shade, Kassandra Peck and, far right, Brooke Hudson. Miss Cherokee 2009 Danielle Culp is second from right. Hudson won the 2010 crown. ARCHIVE PHOTO misscherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4859 5/10/2011 6:52:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-10 Hulbert man faces domestic abuse charge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4858 5/10/2011 6:45:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-10 Cherokee Heritage Center presents ‘Legends at Dusk’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4858_art_110501_LegendsDusk-M.jpg A new interactive dramatization at the Cherokee Heritage Center will transport guests back to Cherokee life in the 1700s. legends http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4857 5/9/2011 10:39:49 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-09 Canoes, rafts return to Illinois River after flood http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4856 5/9/2011 9:35:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-09 Cherokee Phoenix Radio May 8, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4855 5/9/2011 6:56:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-09 Art of blowgun making to be taught at CHC http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4854 5/9/2011 6:47:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-09 Dental clinic offers shorter travel for citizens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4854_hth_110504_DentalClinic3_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation administration officials, Tribal Councilors and AMO Salina Health Center employees gather April 28 for the opening of the tribe’s dental clinic in Salina, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX salinadental1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4854_hth_110504_DentalClinic1_jc-M.jpg Stefan Hacker, Cherokee Nation dental director, speaks during the April 28 opening ceremony of the tribe’s dental clinic in Salina, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX salinadental2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4854_hth_110504_DentalClinic2_jc-M.jpg Melissa Gower, Cherokee Nation Health Services group leader, speaks at an April 28 ceremony opening the tribe’s dental clinic in Salina, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX salinadental3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4854_hth_110504_DentalClinic3_jc-S.jpg Dental clinic offers shorter travel for citizens The clinic in the AMO Salina Health Center plans to take patients starting June 1. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/SalinaDentalClinic 2011-05-09 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4853 5/6/2011 8:32:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-06 Maryetta School to offer online classes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4852 5/6/2011 6:58:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-06 UGA team helps design Cherokee Female Seminary exhibit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4852_art_110427_UGASeminary1-M.jpg An old photo of the girls of the Cherokee Female Seminary that is expected to be in the upcoming exhibit about the former Cherokee Nation school. COURTESY OF CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER seminaryexhibit1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4852_art_110427_UGASeminary2-M.jpg A copy of the Cherokee Female Seminary's newspaper "Cherokee Rose Buds," which is expected to be in the exhibit about the former Cherokee school. COURTESY OF CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER seminaryexhibit2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4852_art_110427_UGASeminary3-M.jpg Color plans for the Cherokee Female Seminary COURTESY OF CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER seminaryexhibit3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4851 5/6/2011 6:50:00 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-06 CN 1st Native tribe to endow OSU scholarship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4850 5/6/2011 6:45:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-06 Cherokee Nation opens breastfeeding center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4850_hth_110504_LactationCenter1-M.jpg The Cherokee Nation’s Women, Infants and Children Program Breastfeeding Services staff cut the ribbon at a May 4 open house for the tribe’s new lactation center at 1234 W. Fourth St., in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX breastfeedingcenter1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4850_hth_110504_LactationCenter2-M.jpg Expectant mother Alayna Farris takes a tour of the nursing room during a May 4 open house at the Cherokee Nation’s new Breastfeeding Services Center at 1234 W. Fourth St., in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX breastfeedingcenter2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4850_hth_110504_LactationCenter3-M.jpg The breastfeeding room of the Cherokee Nation’s new Breastfeeding Services Center offers a relaxing atmosphere, rocking chair and subdued lighting for nursing mothers. The center is located at 1234 W. Fourth St., in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX breastfeedingcenter3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4848 5/5/2011 6:51:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-05 Frailey named Legislator of the Year http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4848_cou_110402_Frailey-M.jpg Meredith Frailey frailey http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4847 5/5/2011 6:49:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-05 2-day gravestone conservation workshop set May 6-7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4846 5/5/2011 6:46:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-05 Budget cuts threaten Oak Park Elementary http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4846_OakParkSchool-M.jpg Oak Park Elementary school is a school being looked at to be closed in the Bartlesville (Okla.) Public School district due to state budget cuts. COURTESY PHOTO oakpark http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4845 5/4/2011 12:55:45 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 CN partners with Tahlequah for Town Branch cleanup http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4845_TownBranch-M.jpg CN partners with Tahlequah for Town Branch cleanup townbranchcleanup http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4845_TownBranch-S.jpg CN partners with Tahlequah for Town Branch cleanup CN partners with Tahlequah for Town Branch cleanup rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/TownBranchCleanUp 2011-05-04 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4842 5/4/2011 7:20:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 UPDATE: NCAI and NAJA release statements on use of 'Geronimo' for bin Laden operation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4841 5/4/2011 6:55:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 Cherokee citizen makes NCAA history http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4841_spt_110419_Luper-M.jpg Oral Roberts University guard Kevi Luper goes around two defenders in a 2009 game. The Cherokee Nation citizen became the first woman in NCAA history to lead the country in scoring and steals. PHOTO COURTESY OF ORU luper http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4840 5/4/2011 6:52:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 Settlement between Native Americans and USDA approved http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4839 5/4/2011 6:48:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 Cherokee artists to show at Firegod Gallery http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4838 5/4/2011 6:43:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-04 Redistricting issue costs tribe more than $266K http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4838_map-M.jpg The tribe’s new five-district map is in place, but it came with a hefty price of $266,633 in legal fees. The tribe’s Election Commission, executive branch and legislative branch each paid legal fees in a lawsuit that spanned 2-1/2 years in tribal court. MAP COURTESY OF TRIBAL COUNCIL map http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4837 5/3/2011 11:26:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 April 15, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4836 5/3/2011 10:32:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 April 15, 2011 campaign financial disclosure reports http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4835 5/3/2011 8:09:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 DEVELOPING: Smith responds to airplane travel expenses challenge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4834 5/3/2011 8:06:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 Still no leads on Natural Resources break-in http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4833 5/3/2011 8:00:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 Council approves 3rd-party billing resolution http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4832 5/3/2011 7:55:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 Cherokee Phoenix Radio May 1, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4830 5/3/2011 6:54:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-03 Storms trigger flooding in Cherokee Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood1_cgv-M.jpg All American Floats equipment sits next to a flooded area of the Illinois River on April 27 near Tahlequah, Okla. Heavy rains forced residents and businesses out of riverside structures. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood2_jc-M.jpg April showers flood the Town Branch Creek and close a street in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood3_jc-M.jpg April showers flood the Town Branch Creek and close a street in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood4_cgv-M.jpg On April 26, two men stand on a bridge in Welling, Okla., while watching a tree float swiftly down Barren Fork Creek. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood5_jc-M.jpg A road leading to the Cherokee Landing near Cookson, Okla., is closed due to flooding on April 25. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood6_jc-M.jpg Heavy rains cause Bear Creek to flood Sequoyah City Park in Tahlequah, Okla. Nearly the whole playground was covered at the creek’s highest stage. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood7_cgv-M.jpg On April 26, Barren Fork Creek near Welling, Okla., floods a road leading to a popular fishing and swimming spot. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood8_cgv-M.jpg All American Floats’ canoes sit next to Highway 10 on April 27 and out of an area flooded by the Illinois River overflowing its banks. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood8 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood9_jc-M.jpg Heavy rains cause Bear Creek to flood Sequoyah City Park in Tahlequah, Okla. Nearly the whole playground was covered at the creek’s highest stage. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood9 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood10_cgv-M.jpg Cabins located next to the Illinois River sit partially underwater April 27 as the swollen river rises after several days of heavy rain. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood10 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood11_tj-M.jpg A vehicle on April 24 goes through high waters from flooding on Allen Road in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood12_cgv-M.jpg The Illinois River floods a section of Highway 10 on April 27 near Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood12 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood13_cgv-M.jpg The Illinois River flows a few feet away from the steps of a cabin on April 26 near Tahlequah, Okla. The river flowed over its banks in late April after several days of heavy rains. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood13 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood14_cgv-M.jpg A car on April 26 goes through water on a flooded road near Cherry Springs Golf Course in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood15_cgv-M.jpg All American Floats’ canoes and rafts sit next to Highway 10 on April 27 and out of an area flooded by the Illinois River overflowing its banks. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX flood15 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4830_nws_110502_Flood1_cgv-S.jpg Storms trigger flooding in Cherokee Nation Waters from the Illinois River, Lake Tenkiller and creeks spill over their banks causing road closures and property damage. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Flood 2011-05-03 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4829 5/2/2011 9:20:18 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-02 DEVELOPING: Smith responds to airplane travel expenses challenge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/5/4829_plane-M.jpg An eight-seat King Air C90B airplane sits in a hanger at the Tahlequah City Airport in 2008. Cherokee Nation Enterprises, now Cherokee Nation Entertainment, purchased the turbo-propeller plane in 2008 by for an undisclosed price. Tribal Councilor Bill John Baker has called on Principal Chief Chad Smith to reveal the costs associated with using the airplane. ARCHIVE PHOTO plane http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4828 5/2/2011 9:11:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-02 Smith/Soap ad listing CN employee names questioned http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4824 5/1/2011 12:00:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-05-01 May 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4824_May11-M.jpg May 2011 May 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4827 4/28/2011 1:08:49 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-28 Smith/Soap ad listing CN employee names questioned http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4826 4/28/2011 12:57:21 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Term limits essential to democracy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4826_bryan-M.jpg Bryan Pollard bryanpollard http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4825 4/28/2011 10:41:56 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-28 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4825_Gvgeyu-M.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 3 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4825_Gvgeyu-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 3 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson3 2011-04-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4823 4/28/2011 8:08:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-28 May 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4823_May11-M.jpg May 2011 May 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4822 4/28/2011 8:04:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Remove term limits http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4821 4/28/2011 8:03:10 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Ads don’t add up http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4820 4/28/2011 8:01:19 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 A nice man http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4819 4/28/2011 7:59:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 The right vote http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4818 4/28/2011 7:54:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Important legacy and lessons live on http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4818_ChadSmith-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith chadsmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4817 4/28/2011 7:44:01 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Health of the Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4817_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker billjohnbaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4816 4/28/2011 7:38:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Term limits for the CN do not fit http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4816_Cara-M.jpg Cara Cowan Watts caracowanwatts http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4815 4/28/2011 7:33:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 Where the money goes…the chief’s campaign http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4815_ChuckHoskinJrD-M.jpg Chuck Hoskin Jr. chuckhoskinjr http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4814 4/28/2011 7:29:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-04-28 CNB growing and providing jobs within CN http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4814_Stewart-M.jpg David Stewart stewart http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4813 4/28/2011 7:14:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-28 Winners for 40th annual Trail of Tears Art Show announced http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4813_nws_110420_TOTAS2-M.jpg Cherokee artist Sharon Irla won first place with “Corn Mother” in the painting category for the 2011 Trail of Tears Art Show. This year’s exhibition features 155 art pieces from 93 Native American artists and runs through May 8 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO TOTA2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4813_nws_110420_TOTAS3-M.jpg Ojibway artist Wanesia Misquandace won second place with “Sunny Boys Blueberry” in the jewelry category for the 2011 Trail of Tears Art Show. This year’s exhibition runs through May 8 at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO TOTA3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4813_nws_110420_TOTAS1-M.jpg Cherokee artist Troy Jackson won the 2011 Trail of Tears Art Show grand prize with his pottery entry “Putting The Pieces Together.” This year’s exhibition at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla., features 155 art pieces from 93 Native American artists from 13 tribes. COURTESY PHOTO TOTA1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4812 4/28/2011 7:05:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-28 CN citizens open CherryBerry in Tahlequah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4812_mon_110426_CherryBerry1_jc-M.jpg CherryBerry, a self-serve yogurt bar, is open Monday through Saturday and offers 12 yogurt flavors, dry toppings bar and a fresh fruit bar. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cherryberry1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4812_mon_110426_CherryBerry2_jc-M.jpg Customers try out the CherryBerry self-serve yogurt business in Tahlequah, Okla., which offers 12 flavors of yogurt and a large selection of dry and fresh fruit toppings. It’s located at 1909 S. Muskogee Ave. Ste. 400. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cherryberry2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4812_mon_110426_CherryBerry3_jc-M.jpg CherryBerry, a self-serve yogurt bar, is open Monday through Saturday and offers 12 yogurt flavors, dry toppings and a fresh fruit bar. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cherryberry3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4812_mon_110426_CherryBerry4_jc-M.jpg CherryBerry offers 12 flavors of yogurt and a large selection of toppings such as dry and fresh fruit, cereal, candy and nuts. JAMI CUSTERCHEROKEE PHOENIX cherryberry4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4812_mon_110426_CherryBerry1_jc-S.jpg CN citizens open CherryBerry in Tahlequah The self-serve yogurt shop offer 12 kinds of yogurt as well as dry toppings and fresh fruit. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/CherryBerry 2011-04-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4811 4/27/2011 7:22:00 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 DEVELOPING: Baker responds to Smith’s income tax form challenge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4810 4/27/2011 7:20:30 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 DEVELOPING: Baker responds to Smith’s income tax form challenge http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4809 4/27/2011 1:32:26 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 Wife shoots at husband, daughter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4809_begay-M.jpg Terry Begay, left, was released from jail Monday after posting a $30,000 bond on two complaints of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Stacey Begay was being held Tuesday in lieu of a $15,000 bond in Cherokee County Detention Center on a complaint of sexually abusing a child. COURTESY PHOTO begay http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4808 4/27/2011 7:23:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 Chief Chad Smith to speak at TCC commencement http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4807 4/27/2011 7:13:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 Cherokee Nation citizen organizes park cleanup http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4807_nws_110419_Cleanup1_jc-M.jpg Cleanup crew organizer Crystal Young, left, with her son Brody reaches to snag a plastic bag out of Bear Creek April 17 at Sequoyah Park in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cleanup1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4807_nws_110419_Cleanup2_jc-M.jpg Volunteers Dakota Beavers, left, and Kim Scott, right, pick up trash during a cleanup day April 17 at Sequoyah Park in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cleanup2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4807_nws_110419_Cleanup3_jc-M.jpg Cleanup crew organizer Crystal Young, left, and her son Brody pick up trash April 17 at Sequoyah Park in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX cleanup3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4806 4/27/2011 7:04:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-27 CN distributes $2.7M to area schools http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4806_edu_110425_TagMoney1_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Elementary third grade teacher Jenna Jones plays a mathematical game with her class using a smart board April 21 in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tagmoney1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4806_edu_110425_TagMoney2_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Elementary third grade teacher Jenna Jones plays a mathematical game with her class using a smart board April 21 in Tahlequah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tagmoney2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4806_edu_110425_TagMoney1_jc-S.jpg CN distributes $2.7M to area schools Schools are using funds generated by Cherokee car tag sales for transportation costs, teachers’ salaries and supplementing new programs. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/TagMoney 2011-04-27 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4805 4/26/2011 7:18:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-26 Dates for student clothing vouchers released http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4802 4/26/2011 6:49:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-26 Storms, rain continue to pound Oklahoma http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4801 4/25/2011 11:26:44 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 NSU holds 39th annual American Indian symposium http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4801_edu_110420_Symposium4_wc3-M.jpg Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling speaks to a crowd of Cherokee speakers using his first language during the 39th annual Symposium of the American Indian at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX symposium1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4801_edu_110420_Symposium4_tj1-M.jpg Sandy Fife-Wilson, a Muscogee Creek Nation citizen, demonstrates the Creek traditional art of finger weaving during the Northeastern State University 39th annual Symposium on the American Indian in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX symposium2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4801_edu_110420_Symposium4_wc3-S.jpg NSU holds 39th annual American Indian symposium It examines sovereignty, environmental issues, Native language revitalization and the persistence of indigenous peoples. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Symposium11 2011-04-25 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4800 4/25/2011 10:50:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 DEVELOPING: Smith challenges Baker to release 2009 federal tax return http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4799 4/25/2011 10:35:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 DEVELOPING: Smith challenges Baker to release 2009 federal tax return http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4798 4/25/2011 9:33:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 Cherokee Phoenix Radio April 24, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4797 4/25/2011 6:59:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 Numbers show voter apathy in Cherokee Nation elections http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4796 4/25/2011 6:58:36 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 Numbers show voter apathy in Cherokee Nation elections http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4795 4/25/2011 6:55:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 Will Rogers focus of OETA’s ‘Writing Out Loud’ http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4794 4/25/2011 6:53:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-25 CN coalitions offer prescription drug disposal options http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4793 4/21/2011 7:34:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 Symposium shows science and traditional art demonstrations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4792 4/21/2011 7:30:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 NSU students present Cherokee play at symposium http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4791 4/21/2011 7:21:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 Student performs Cherokee song at NSU symposium http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4790 4/21/2011 7:15:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 Sequoyah students selected for honor band http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4789 4/21/2011 7:12:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 Tulsa law school to launch online Indian law program http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4788 4/21/2011 7:06:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-21 State plans to close 3 parks within Cherokee Nation http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks1_tj-M.jpg A small picnic area and swimming pool will be the area closed at Eucha State Park in Jay, Okla. The park is located near Lake Eucha and is only a day-use park if it is reserved or rented. It’s also seasonal, open between April and September. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks2_tj-M.jpg Adair State Park, located in Stilwell, Okla., is a 25-acre park offering picnic areas, camping, fishing and a playground. The town’s baseball fields are also located at the park. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks3_tj-M.jpg A family spends its evening fishing at Adair State Park in Stilwell, Okla. The park is expected to close Aug. 15 because of a state budget crunch. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks4_wc-M.jpg Brushy Lake State Park sits about eight miles north of Sallisaw, Okla. The state recently announced it will no longer fund the park, and people have turned to the Cherokee Nation to help keep the park open. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks5_wc-M.jpg Joe St. Aubin of Sallisaw, Okla., talks about his positive experiences at Brushy Lake State Park and his desire to see it remain open during a March 29 community meeting held at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw. The meeting was held to discuss the state’s plan to close the park and was attended by Sallisaw and Cherokee Nation officials. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX stateparks5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4788_nws_110419_StateParks1_tj-S.jpg State plans to close 3 parks within CN Oklahoma plans on closing seven state parks overall because of budget cuts. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/StateParkClosings 2011-04-25 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4787 4/20/2011 2:54:53 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-20 Nathan Stanley leaves Ole Miss http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4786 4/20/2011 2:50:59 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-20 CN releases student clothing voucher dates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4785 4/20/2011 7:08:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-20 Donut shop sees sweet success for 22 years http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4785_mon110329Donuts1cgv-M.jpg Vehicles wait in the drive-through lane of Bryant’s Daylight Donuts, located at 1515 S. Muskogee Ave., in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Donuts1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4785_mon_110329_Donuts2_cgv-M.jpg Jess Bryant, right, works the drive-through window at Bryant’s Daylight Donuts in the early hours of March 25. The Cherokee-owned business employs eight people, and makes hundreds of dozens of fresh donuts and other items each day. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Donuts2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4785_mon_110329_Donuts3_cgv-M.jpg Employees help customers March 25 at Bryant’s Daylight Donuts in Tahlequah, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Donuts3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4785_mon110329Donuts1cgv-S.jpg Donut shop sees sweet success for 22 years The family owned business started after the owners couldn’t find a donut in town. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Donuts 2011-04-20 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4784 4/19/2011 7:24:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-19 Sequoyah Schools to host benefit powwow May 6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4783 4/19/2011 7:19:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-19 Cherokee CRC receives small business award http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4782 4/19/2011 7:01:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-19 Immersion students see variety of experiences http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4782_edu_110415_Immersion1-M.jpg Tsa-ha-ni Drowningbear, left, portraying “Rabbit,” speaks with Gwe-ti Harkreader, portraying “Cricket,” in “Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare” April 4 at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair in Norman, Okla. Drowningbear and Harkreader were part of the Cherokee Nation Immersion School’s fifth grade class that attended the fair. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX immersion1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4782_edu_110415_Immersion2-M.jpg The animals (Cherokee Nation Immersion School’s fifth graders) pretend to laugh at the “Opossum,” portrayed by Tsit-luk Grayson, because the opossum’s tail is bare underneath the red cover, but possum does not know it. The scene is part of the story “Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare,” which the class presented April 4 at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair in Norman, Okla. CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX immersion2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4782_edu_110415_Immersion3-M.jpg Wa-li-si Bird, portraying “Bear,” speaks during the production of “Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare” April 4 at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair in Norman, Okla. The Cherokee Nation Immersion School’s fifth grade acted out the story and won second place. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX immersion3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4781 4/18/2011 12:47:18 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-18 Cherokee Phoenix Radio April 17, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4780 4/18/2011 12:12:21 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-18 April showers bring morel mushrooms http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv1-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band citizen Ken Foster picks morel mushrooms, or dawolis as they are called in Cherokee, April 8 near the Murrell Home Park in Park Hill, Okla. The edible mushrooms grow in the spring in wooded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv2-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band citizen Ken Foster picks morel mushrooms, or dawolis as they are called in Cherokee, April 8 near the Murrell Home Park in Park Hill, Okla. The edible mushrooms grow in the spring in wooded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv3-M.jpg Morel mushrooms look like cone-shaped sponges and grow in wooded areas with both sunlight and shaded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv4-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band citizen Ken Foster picks morel mushrooms, or dawolis as they are called in Cherokee, April 8 near the Murrell Home Park in Park Hill, Okla. The edible mushrooms grow in the spring in wooded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv5-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band citizen Ken Foster picks morel mushrooms, or dawolis as they are called in Cherokee, April 8 near the Murrell Home Park in Park Hill, Okla. The edible mushrooms grow in the spring in wooded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv6-M.jpg United Keetoowah Band citizen Ken Foster picks morel mushrooms, or dawolis as they are called in Cherokee, April 8 near the Murrell Home Park in Park Hill, Okla. The edible mushrooms grow in the spring in wooded areas. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX mushrooms6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4780_art_110408_Mushrooms_cgv1-S.jpg April showers bring morel mushrooms The edible mushrooms begin growing in April and can be found in wooded areas. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Mushrooms 2011-04-18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4779 4/15/2011 7:21:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-15 UKB citizens could lose services by voting in CN election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4777 4/15/2011 7:17:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-15 UKB citizens could lose services by voting in CN election http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4776 4/15/2011 7:15:04 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-15 5 killed as severe storms hit Okla., Ark. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4775 4/15/2011 7:01:02 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-15 Volunteers work to install Leach waterline http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4775_nws_110413_LeachWater-1_wc-M.jpg Volunteers James Hutchins, left, and Mike Russell wait to help dig a trench in search of a buried waterline in Leach, Okla., while Cherokee Nation inspection supervisor Tim Robison digs the trench using a backhoe. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX leachwaterline1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4775_nws_110413_LeachWater-2_wc-M.jpg Volunteer Heath Richmond, of Leach, Okla., digs mud from a trench as he, Mike Russell, left, and Bill Brickey look for a buried waterline that was installed in the small Delaware County community in 2010. The men were working to hook an additional waterline to the installed line. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX leachwaterline2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4775_nws_110413_LeachWater-3_wc-M.jpg Volunteers Mike Russell, right, and James Hutchins unravel waterline with the help of Cherokee Nation Community Services technical assistance specialists Kristin Fourkiller, left, and Ryan Sierra near Leach, Okla. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX leachwaterline3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4775_nws_110413_LeachWater-1_wc-S.jpg Volunteers work to install Leach waterline Volunteers in the small Delaware County community make progress installing 12 miles of waterline. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/LeachWaterline 2011-04-15 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4773 4/14/2011 8:11:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-14 Class teaches how to use syllabary online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4773_CherokeeInternet-M.jpg Staff members Roy Boney, Jeff Edwards and Joseph Erb have created and developed the content for each session in response to calls from the public asking for help using the Cherokee syllabary on digital devices. cherokeeinternet http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4773_CherokeeInternet-S.jpg Class teaches how to use syllabary online Class teaches how to use syllabary online rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/CherokeeInternet 2011-04-14 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4772 4/14/2011 7:06:17 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-14 Cherokee councilors approve budget modification http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4771 4/14/2011 7:00:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-14 Cherokee skeet shooter captures another gold medal http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4771_spt_110411_McGratch-M.jpg Jon Michael McGrath mcgrath http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4770 4/14/2011 6:53:41 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-14 Construction to begin on snow-damaged Hard Rock area http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4770_nws_110412_HRRoof_wc-M.jpg Zone 3 section of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is shown from the air in a recent photo. The zone’s roof collapsed on Feb. 1 due to a large accumulation of snow. COURTESY PHOTO hardrock http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4769 4/13/2011 7:09:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-13 CN citizen uses law experience to teach and serve http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4769_nws_110411_WomenInLaw4_wc-M.jpg Jennifer Barger Johnson johnson http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4768 4/13/2011 6:57:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-13 Female Seminary descendant wants to display memorabilia http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary1_jc-M.jpg Carol Hensley, a descendant of a Cherokee Female Seminary student and Cherokee Nation citizen, shows an old map of the CN that hangs in her home in Powell, Tenn. Hensley says she would like to see some of the many pieces of Cherokee memorabilia on display somewhere in the CN. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX seminary1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary2_jc-M.jpg A photo of Cherokee Female Seminary students in the late 1800s. The photo is part of a collection belonging to Carol Hensley, a descendant of a seminary student and Cherokee Nation citizen. COURTESY PHOTO seminary2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary3_jc-M.jpg Names of Cherokee Female Seminary students on the back of a photo that is part of a collection belonging to Carol Hensley, a descendant of a seminary student and Cherokee Nation citizen. COURTESY PHOTO seminary3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary4_jc-M.jpg A commencement announcement for the class of 1902 from the Cherokee Female Seminary in Tahlequah, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO seminary4 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary5_jc-M.jpg A land allotment certificate from the Cherokee Land Office COURTESY PHOTO seminary5 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary6_jc-M.jpg A 1905 letter from the Department of Interior COURTESY PHOTO seminary6 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4768_art_110407_Seminary7_jc-M.jpg A 1903 Certificate of Homestead Allotment from the Department of Interior COURTESY PHOTO seminary7 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4767 4/12/2011 7:01:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-12 CN to implement automated central pharmacy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4767_hth_110411_Pharmacy-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Pharmacy Director Jeff Sanders and Pharmacist Amy Christie point out features of the tribe’s new central pharmacy’s automation system. Located at Three Rivers Health Center in Muskogee, Okla., the system will be used to fill prescriptions for pick-up at all CN medical facilities. COURTESY PHOTO automatedpharmacy http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4766 4/12/2011 6:53:25 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-12 Cherokee bull rider to miss 6 months after injury http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4766_spt_110411_Dirteater-M.jpg Cherokee Nation citizen Ryan Dirteater attempts to ride the bull, Code Blue, during the 2009 Troy-Bilt Invitational in Tallahassee, Fla. PHOTO BY ANDY WATSON/BULL STOCK MEDIA dirteater http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4765 4/12/2011 6:48:40 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-12 Bacone postpones Freedmen session at Native symposium http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4765_edu_110408_Freedmen-M.jpg Marilyn Vann, president of the Descendents of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes, left, stands with fellow Freedmen Ruby King and Jestine Johnson during a demonstration at Bacone College in Muskogee, Okla. Vann held a demonstration April 1 after being told she couldn’t speak at a scheduled Freedmen session during the school’s Native American symposium because of her involvement with open litigation. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX freedmenseminar http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4763 4/11/2011 7:29:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-11 Cherokee Phoenix Radio April 10, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4762 4/11/2011 7:13:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-11 Tribe accepting applications for new scholarship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4761 4/11/2011 7:06:48 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-11 CN offering Native-inspired Nike shoes discount http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4760 4/11/2011 6:52:30 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-11 Lost City Magic incorporates Cherokee culture in shows http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4760_cul_110405_UKBMagic1_jc-M.jpg Magicians Bobby Neugin, left, and Jeramy Neugin, with his head in a box, perform the flaming head trick at Hulbert Public Schools in Hulbert, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX magic1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4760_cul_110405_UKBMagic2_jc-M.jpg Hulbert (Okla.) Elementary School students Mackenzie Jackson, left, and Dylan Harman, middle, watch while Cherokee magician Jeramy Neugin, right, performs a hand trick. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHONEIX magic2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4760_cul_110405_UKBMagic3_jc-M.jpg Cherokee magician Jeramy Neugin, left, performs a light bulb trick using Hulbert fifth grade student Ty Schnee of Hulbert, Okla., during a magic show. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX magic3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4760_cul_110405_UKBMagic1_jc-S.jpg Lost City Magic incorporates Cherokee culture in shows The father-son duo will hold a magic show Memorial Day weekend, donating some proceeds to veterans. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Magicians 2011-04-11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4759 4/8/2011 7:44:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-08 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4759_LanguageLesson2-M.jpg Language Lesson 2 Language Lesson 2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4759_LanguageLesson2-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No. 2 Click on the video link to watch a language lesson presented by Northeastern State University Cherokee Education Degree Program student Danielle Culp. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson2 2011-04-11 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4758 4/8/2011 6:58:22 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-08 CN helps high school seniors with future choices http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4757 4/8/2011 6:55:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-08 Former CN Security reserve deputy charged http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4756 4/8/2011 6:52:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-08 Global agency affirms tribe’s high credit rating http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4755 4/8/2011 6:47:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-08 CNI moving telecom workforce to Pryor http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4755_nws_110401_CNIMove1_wc-M.jpg Connex storage containers sit outside the Cherokee Nation Industries telecom facility in Tahlequah, Okla. Due to limited space, CNI officials said the telecom facility will soon move to a larger building in Pryor. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNI1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4755_nws_110401_CNIMove2_wc-M.jpg Connex storage containers sit outside the Cherokee Nation Industries telecom facility in Tahlequah, Okla. Due to limited space, CNI officials said the telecom facility will soon move to a larger building in Pryor. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX CNI2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4754 4/7/2011 10:55:27 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-07 Nichols wins Tahlequah mayoral race http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4754_nws_110406_NicholsMayor-M.jpg Jason Nichols Jason Nichols http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4753 4/7/2011 7:58:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-07 Sequoyah Schools dean earns doctoral degree http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4752 4/7/2011 7:52:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-07 ‘Pawn Stars’ ready to purchase items in Tulsa http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4752_art_110404_PawnStars-M.jpg From left to right are Austin “Chumlee” Russell and Rick and Corey Harrison from the History Channel series “Pawn Stars." COURTESY PHOTO pawnstars http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4751 4/7/2011 3:35:12 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-07 Former Tribal Councilor Johnny Keener dies http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4751_nws_110406_JFKeener1-M.jpg Johnny F. Keener johnnykeener1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4751_nws_110406_JFKeener2-M.jpg Pallbearers prepare to place the casket of former Tribal Councilor Johnny F. Keener into a hearse following his April 5 funeral in Locust Grove, Okla. CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX johnnykeener2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4750 4/6/2011 7:08:53 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-06 CN summer camps to feature new day camps http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4749 4/6/2011 7:03:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-06 Renovated CN Gift Shop officially opens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4749_nws_110405_GiftShop1_wc-M.jpg Staff and customers check out the renovated Cherokee Nation Gift Shop in Tahlequah, Okla. Renovations to the shop began in the fall and the shop reopened in March. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX giftshop1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4749_nws_110405_GiftShop2_wc-M.jpg Staff and customers check out the renovated Cherokee Nation Gift Shop in Tahlequah, Okla. Renovations to the shop began in the fall and the shop reopened in March. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX giftshop2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4748 4/6/2011 6:50:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-06 Hulbert community focuses on youth involvement http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4748_com_110331_Hulbert2_tj-M.jpg Reaching Our Hulbert Community members completed their first mural on the side of a Hulbert, Okla., convenient store in the fall of 2010. Two more murals are planned to be completed this summer. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hulbert1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4748_com_110331_Hulbert1_jc-M.jpg Hulbert (Okla.) seventh grader Dalton Grogan picks up cigarette butts March 23 at the city's park for Kick Butts Day. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX hulbert2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4748_com_110331_Hulbert2_tj-S.jpg Hulbert community focuses on youth involvement Hulbert community focuses on youth involvement rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/Hulbert 2011-04-06 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4747 4/5/2011 7:41:46 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-05 CNE taking over Tulsa tourism center http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4747_nws_110323_TourismCenter_wc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Entertainment will soon begin operating an Oklahoma tourism center located at I-44 and 161st East Ave. in Tulsa. Under a sublease agreement with the state, CNE will reopen the 4,200 square foot facility in May. COURTESY PHOTO tulsatoursim http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4746 4/5/2011 7:36:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-05 Court: Eagle feathers only for American Indians http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4746_nws_-110330_EagleFeathers-M.jpg Wildlife repository specialist Dennis Wiist checks an eagle at the National Eagle Repository in Commerce City, Colo. The Repository receives eagle bodies from wherever they fall and helps process them so Native American religious practitioners have the requisite eagle feathers, talons, etc. for their ceremonies. JOE AMON/THE DENVER POST eaglefeathers http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4745 4/5/2011 7:27:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-05 Cherokee marshals teach rape defense class http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4745_hth_110404_RapeDefense1_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation Marshal Sharon Wright, left, instructs CN citizen Bernice Hefner, right, how to defend herself from an attacker during a Rape Aggression Defense class in Tiawah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX RAD1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4745_hth_110404_RapeDefense3_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation marshal Shannon Buhl, center, simulates an attack on CN citizen McKinze Hefner, right, as she applies learned techniques to get away during a Rape Aggression Defense class in Tiawah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX RAD2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4745_hth_110404_RapeDefense4_jc-M.jpg Cherokee Nation marshal Shannon Buhl, right, simulates an attack on CN citizen McKinze Hefner, left, as she performs learned techniques to defend herself during a Rape Aggression Defense class in Tiawah, Okla. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX RAD3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4745_hth_110404_RapeDefense1_jc-S.jpg Cherokee marshals teach rape defense class Organizations interested in holding the Rape Aggression Defense course can call the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service at (918) 207-3800. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/RAD 2011-04-05 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4744 4/5/2011 7:01:37 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-05 New Cherokee Nation doctors team in and out of OR http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4744_hth_110404_WedDocs-M.jpg Drs. Elizabeth and Brian Harris are a married couple that teams together serving patients at Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO marrieddocs http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4743 4/4/2011 9:36:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Cherokee Phoenix Radio April 3, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4742 4/4/2011 7:32:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Candidates draw for ballot positions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4741 4/4/2011 7:30:58 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Supreme Court approves 4 challenged candidates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4740 4/4/2011 7:29:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 DEVELOPING: Council accepts pay raise recommendations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4739 4/4/2011 7:25:59 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Principal chief candidates rebuke pay raises http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4739_PayHikes-M.jpg The salaries for councilors, deputy chief and principal chief are scheduled to be increased by 11 percent each year for the next four years beginning in August. Principal Chief Chad Smith stated that he will reject a recommended pay raise for the principal chief. payraisegraph http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4738 4/4/2011 7:23:35 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Candidates draw for ballot positions http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4737 4/4/2011 7:21:51 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Supreme Court approves 4 challenged candidates http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4736 4/4/2011 7:15:13 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Tribe’s Sallisaw clinic gets robotic prescription filler http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4735 4/4/2011 7:10:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-04 Cherokee citizen brings fine-dining restaurant to Tahlequah http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4735_mon01_110324_TownBranch1_jc-M.jpg The Branch – the eatery formerly known as Town Branch – will be a new upscale restaurant in Tahlequah, Okla., offering seafood flown in weekly from the Gulf Coast, a 12-beer tap and an upstairs outside dining area. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TheBranch1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4735_mon01_110324_TownBranch2_jc-M.jpg The Branch – the eatery formerly known as Town Branch – will be a new upscale restaurant in Tahlequah, Okla., offering seafood flown in weekly from the Gulf Coast, a 12-beer tap and an upstairs outside dining area. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX TheBranch2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4735_mon01_110324_TownBranch3_jc-M.jpg The interior of The Branch is still a work in progress, but Brian Berry, owner and Cherokee Nation citizen said the fine-dining restaurant will be open mid-April. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROEKE PHOENIX TheBranch3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4735_mon01_110324_TownBranch1_jc-S.jpg Cherokee citizen brings fine-dining restaurant to Tahlequah The Branch will be open seven days a week, offering nightlife with late-night hours lasting until 2 a.m. six nights a week. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/TheBranch 2011-04-18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4734 4/1/2011 4:15:00 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-01 READER SURVEY http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/4/4734_Phoenix-M.jpg Cherokee Phoenix PhoenixLogo http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4733 4/1/2011 9:45:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-01 DEVELOPING: Council accepts pay raise recommendations http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4732 4/1/2011 9:04:52 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-01 Kildee introduces legislation to fix Carcieri decision http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4731 4/1/2011 9:02:55 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-04-01 Man gets 15 years for sex crimes against Cherokee girl http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4730 3/31/2011 12:49:10 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 Principal chief candidates rebuke pay raises http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4730_nws01_110323_PayHikes-M.jpg The salaries for councilors, deputy chief and principal chief are scheduled to be increased by 11 percent each year for the next four years beginning in August. Principal Chief Chad Smith stated that he will reject a recommended pay raise for the principal chief. payhikegraph http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4729 3/31/2011 10:22:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 April 2011 issue of the Cherokee Phoenix online http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4729_42011Issue-M.jpg April 2011 April 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4727 3/31/2011 9:55:08 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 April 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4727_April11-M.jpg April 2011 April 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4726 3/31/2011 9:16:39 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 Immersion students attend CHC's Ancient Cherokee Days http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4726_AncientCheorkeeDays-M.jpg Immersion students attend CHC's Ancient Cherokee Days Immersion students attend CHC's Ancient Cherokee Days http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4726_AncientCheorkeeDays-S.jpg Immersion students attend CHC's Ancient Cherokee Days Immersion students attend CHC's Ancient Cherokee Days rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/AncientCherokeeDays 2011-03-31 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4725 3/31/2011 7:09:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 Sequoyah inducts 43 members into honor society http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4724 3/31/2011 7:02:33 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-31 Camp ClapHans construction underway http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4724_nws_110330_CampClapHans-M.jpg A construction crew moves dirt on the eastern edge of the J. D. McCarty Center in Norman, Okla., near a lake for Camp ClapHans. The summer camp project is named after Cherokee Nation citizen Sammy Jack Claphan and will be for children with developmental disabilities. It’s expected to open in 2012. COURTESY PHOTO claphansconstruction http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4723 3/30/2011 7:48:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-30 Cherokee Nation to offer assistance with tribal citizenship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4722 3/30/2011 7:45:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-30 Indian Trust Settlement deadline approaches http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4722_nws_110329_Cobell-M.jpg In this Dec. 17, 2009, photo, Elouise Cobell, right, looks on as Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes testifies during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Native Americans who sued the federal government over lost royalties have been waiting nearly 15 years for the $3.4 billion settlement Congress passed in November. EVAN VUCCI/AP PHOTO cobell http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4721 3/29/2011 7:00:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-29 Cherokee National Historical Society receives 4-star rating http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4720 3/29/2011 6:53:38 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-29 Cherokee Nation history course enlightens citizens and non-citizens http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4720_art_110317_HistoryCourse1-M.jpg Shown is a map of the early habitation area of the Cherokee people before losing their Southeastern homelands and forced east to Indian Territory. Such maps are part of the Cherokee Nation's history course. CHEROKEE PHOENIX ARCHIVE historymap http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4720_art_110317_HistoryCourse2-M.jpg Cathy Monholland, a Cherokee Nation history and cultural curriculum specialist, teaches an employee history course on March 25 at the Tribal Complex in Tahlequah, Okla. The course is required for all full-time CN employees. JAMI CUSTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX historycourse http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4718 3/28/2011 11:47:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 Cherokee Language Lesson No. 1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4718_LanguageLesson1-M.jpg Until we meet again cherokeelanguagelesson-L http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4718_LanguageLesson1-S.jpg Cherokee Language Lesson No.1 Click here for a video language lesson produced by the Cherokee Phoenix. rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/LanguageLesson1 2011-03-28 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4717 3/28/2011 7:43:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 Cherokee Phoenix Radio March 27, 2011 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4716 3/28/2011 7:15:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 CN citizen to skeet shoot at world championships http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4715 3/28/2011 7:09:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 Alligator sighting reported in northeastern Okla. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4714 3/28/2011 7:06:20 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 HUD awards nearly $13 million to Oklahoma tribes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4713 3/28/2011 6:56:29 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-28 Google adds Cherokee as interface language http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4713_google-M.jpg Screenshot of Google Cherokee COURTESY OF GOOGLE googlecherokee http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4712 3/24/2011 2:02:56 PM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-24 3 questions to appear on Cherokee Nation election ballot http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4712_Vote-M.jpg Two questions appearing on the ballot pertain to eliminating term limits for elected officials, while the other deals with filling council vacancies. votelogo http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4710 3/24/2011 7:45:32 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-24 CN Election Commission rules candidates can run http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4709 3/24/2011 7:42:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-24 Former deputy marshal indicted http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4711 3/24/2011 7:21:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-24 3 councilors say Smith wasted Cherokee Nation funds for self-promotion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports1-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Cherokee and Wagoner Counties” that appeared March 20 in the Tahlequah Daily Press. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports1B-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Cherokee and Wagoner Counties” that appeared March 20 in the Tahlequah Daily Press. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports2-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Washington County” that appeared March 20 in the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports3-M.jpg A copy of the Tribal Councilors’ March 23 letter letter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4708 3/24/2011 7:21:57 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-24 3 councilors say Smith wasted Cherokee Nation funds for self-promotion http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports1-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Cherokee and Wagoner Counties” that appeared March 20 in the Tahlequah Daily Press. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports1B-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Cherokee and Wagoner Counties” that appeared March 20 in the Tahlequah Daily Press. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports2-M.jpg Shown is an advertisement titled “Report to the People of Washington County” that appeared March 20 in the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. COURTESY OF CN COMMUNICATIONS newspaperADs3 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4708_nws_110323_CountyReports3-M.jpg A copy of the Tribal Councilors’ March 23 letter letter http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4707 3/23/2011 8:30:05 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-03-23 The language of political nonsense http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4707_ChadSmith-M.jpg Principal Chief Chad Smith chadsmith http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4706 3/23/2011 7:13:11 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en Opinion 2011-03-23 Put the people’s needs before ours http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4706_BillJohnBakerD1-M.jpg Bill John Baker billjohnbaker http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4704 3/23/2011 6:54:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-23 TICAT to host harmony powwow April 30 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4701 3/22/2011 7:12:15 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-22 Cherokee Nation alters policy for scholarships http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4700 3/22/2011 7:09:24 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-22 Cherokee Nation hosts human trafficking seminar http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4699 3/22/2011 7:04:50 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-22 Cherokee Nation-area teams vie for state hoops titles http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4699_spt_110315_HoopsTeams-M.jpg Fort Gibson’s Nana Wallace shows off the state championship trophy after the March 12 Class 4A title game in Oklahoma City. CHRIS LANDSBERGER/THE OKLAHOMAN hoopschampionship http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4698 3/21/2011 9:41:03 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Jack McCrary: District 1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4697 3/21/2011 9:38:47 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Joe Crittenden: Deputy Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4696 3/21/2011 9:36:28 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Callie Hathcoat: Deputy Chief http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4695 3/21/2011 9:34:42 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Julia Coates: At-Large http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4694 3/21/2011 9:32:54 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Tina Glory-Jordan: District 1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4693 3/21/2011 9:30:45 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Gary Stopp: District 1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4692 3/21/2011 8:58:16 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Jodie Fishinghawk: District 2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4691 3/21/2011 8:08:07 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-21 Cherokee potter to conduct workshop in April http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4691_art_110317_PotteryClass2-M.jpg Shown is Southeastern-style fish effigy pottery created by Cherokee artist Crystal Hanna. ARCHIVE PHOTO hannapottery1 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4691_art_110317_PotteryClass1-M.jpg Cherokee potter Crystal Hanna helps a student during a pottery class in Tahlequah, Okla. ARCHIVE PHOTO hannapottery2 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4688 3/18/2011 7:49:06 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-18 Cherokee metalsmith course educates new generation of artists http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4688_Metalsmith-M.jpg Cherokee metalsmith course educates new generation of artists metalsmithimage http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4688_Metalsmith-S.jpg Cherokee metalsmith course educates new generation of artists Cherokee metalsmith course educates new generation of artists rtmp://cnmedia.cherokee.org/vod/media/Phoenix/News/2011/MetalsmithCourse 2011-03-18 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/VideoPlayer/Multimedia yes http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4687 3/18/2011 7:48:21 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-18 Cherokee Nation voter registration closes March 31 http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4686 3/18/2011 7:46:34 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-18 2 Cherokees wrestle with Oklahoma history http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4685 3/18/2011 7:43:14 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-18 Cherokee Nation Historical Society invites public to use archives http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4685_art_110317_CNHSArchives2_wc-M.jpg Cherokee National Historical Society Archivist Tom Mooney looks at photos from the Wilson Rawls collection, which is part of the CNHS archives located at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Okla. A Cherokee citizen, Rawls is the author of "Where the Red Fern Grows," a popular book that was also made into a movie. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX tommooney http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4684 3/17/2011 7:30:43 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-17 Google to build data center in NE Okla. http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Docs/2011/3/4684_nws_110316_google-M.jpg The data center that will employ 100 workers is expected to be complete by the end of this year. COURTESY IMAGE google http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/4683 3/17/2011 7:29:31 AM yearly Cherokee Phoenix en 2011-03-17 Cherokee photographer to host exhibition