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Tribal Council reappoints host of CNB members

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

11/19/20 13:00

Also, Housing Authority of Cherokee Nation Executive Director Gary Cooper announces his departure.

Tribal Council OKs election code update

BY D. SEAN ROWLEY -- Senior Reporter & -- CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

10/15/20 9:00

Added are criminal sanctions for election fraud, while an extensive new section defines election fraud.

Cherokee Nation election code revisions move forward

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

09/25/20 8:30

Election reform has been a yearlong effort by legislators.

CN wants in on COVID-19 drug study

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

09/16/20 8:30

Health Services officials say they hope to partner in a volunteer study of the antiviral medication remdesivir.

Hoskin calls CN pandemic practices ‘best’ in region

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

07/01/20 10:30

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. speaks to members of the Tribal Council on June 25 during a committee meeting. COURTESY

Cherokee Nation leaders and employees continue wearing masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Tribal Council unanimously approves CARES Act spending plan

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

06/09/20 12:00

TAHLEQUAH – During the latest Tribal Council meeting, Cherokee Nation leaders unanimously approved a spending plan for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of federal CARES Act coronavirus relief funds.

Council gives chief power to negotiate ‘life and death’ contracts

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

04/28/20 8:30

Tribal Councilors and administration officials remotely take part in a Tribal Council meeting on April 27. Legislators have taken social distancing steps due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY

The Tribal Council meets for the first time since COVID-19 impacted gatherings.

Cherokee Nation honors 2 veterans in February

BY STAFF REPORTS --

02/17/20 16:30

From left to right are Tribal Councilor Shawn Crittenden, Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden, veteran Vinnus Hilderbrand, Tribal Councilor Janees Taylor, Tribal Councilor Canaan Duncan and Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Cherokee Nation officials honored Hilderbrand with a CN Medal of Patriotism on Feb. 10 for his military service. COURTESY

From left to right are Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden, Tribal Councilor Keith Austin, veteran Danny Stanley, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Tribal Councilor Joe Deere. Cherokee Nation officials honored Stanley with a CN Medal of Patriotism on Feb. 10 for his military service. COURTESY

Two Cherokee veterans are honored for their service in the U.S. Army.

Deere seeks support to protect unmarked graves

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

01/10/20 12:30

Funding could come from an existing cemetery preservation program.

Tribal Council OKs historic registry act

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

12/20/19 16:30

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. addresses the Tribal Council during a Dec. 16 meeting in Tahlequah. The Council approved a historic registry act to protect and preserve historic sites significant to the Cherokee Nation. COURTESY

The legislation’s goal is to protect and preserve sites of significance to the tribe.

Tribal Councilor Dobbins assists community group with activities

BY STAFF REPORTS --

11/29/19 10:00

Cherokee Nation Dist. 4 Tribal Councilor Dr. Mike Dobbins recently donated $2,000 to the community group Southern Cherokee Helpers for their community activities. Attending the announcement were Sarah Cowett, left, Callie Connolly, Derek Birdtail, Councilor Dobbins, Ginger Coleman and Henry Birdtail. COURTESY

The funding will assist the group in their effort to promote Cherokee culture through monthly community service activities and crafts in Dist. 4.

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Tribal Councilor Dobbins assists community group with activities

The funding will assist the group in their effort to promote Cherokee culture through monthly community service activities and crafts in Dist. 4. ...

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