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Council sends Supreme Court nomination back to committee

BY LINDSEY BARK -- Reporter

09/12/18 10:15

Tribal Councilor Victoria Vazquez reads a statement supporting the nomination of Shawna Baker for the Supreme Court justice during the Sept. 10 Tribal Council meeting at the W.W. Keeler Complex in Tahlequah. The Tribal Council sent the nomination back to the Rules Committee. LINDSEY BARK/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Some Tribal Councilors voice concerns regarding Shawna Baker’s lack of experience in tribal law.

Tribal Council approves $31M Indian Housing Plan

BY LINDSEY BARK -- Reporter

07/12/18 16:00

Tribal Councilor Frankie Hargis reads a resolution adopting revisions to the 2018 Indian Housing Plan during the July 9 Tribal Council meeting at the W.W. Keeler Complex in Tahlequah. LINDSEY BARK/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The funds will be used for housing assistance such as $5.6 million for housing rehabilitation, nearly $4.5 million for the Rental Assistance Program and $3.4 million for the Mortgage Assistance Program.

Gaming compact amended to add ‘ball-and-dice’ gaming

BY KENLEA HENSON -- Former Reporter

06/13/18 16:00

Tribal Councilors on June 11 amended the Cherokee Nation’s gaming compact with the state to allow game such as craps that use real dice and roulette with real balls, instead of versions that use electronic cards. House-banked games are still banned and so wins will be paid from a player pool. VEGAS CASINO TALK

The gaming compact supplement will allow Cherokee Casinos to begin offering Las Vegas-style table games such as craps and roulette on Aug. 2.

Smith, Golden honored with CN Patriotism medals

BY STAFF REPORTS --

03/20/18 12:00

Each month the Cherokee Nation recognizes service men and women for their sacrifices and as a way to demonstrate the high regard in which the tribe holds all veterans.

Hastings Hospital lease with OSU med school approved

BY KENLEA HENSON -- Former Reporter

02/19/18 14:30

Tribal Councilor Sean Crittenden, left, reads a resolution during the Feb. 12 Tribal Council meeting at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. Legislators passed a lease with the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to place a medical school in part of the current W.W. Hastings Hospital after the new Outpatient Health Center is completed. KENLEA HENSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Shown is an artist’s rendering of the Cherokee Springs Plaza layout in Tahlequah. Provided by city officials, the map shows a proposed hotel “tru” by Hilton to be located in Lot 7. Cherokee Nation Businesses CEO Shawn Slaton reported that CNB is preparing to break ground on additional “projects” in the plaza on April 1. COURTESY

Oklahoma State University will lease space in the current W.W. Hastings Hospital after the new primary care facility opens in 2019.

Council approves Sovereign Wealth Fund

BY STACIE BOSTON -- Reporter – @cp_sguthrie

12/14/17 8:15

Tribal Councilor Joe Byrd speaks during the Dec. 11 Tribal Council meeting at the W.W. Keller Tribal Complex in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Legislators passed the Cherokee Nation Sovereign Wealth Fund during the meeting. STACIE GUTHRIE/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The fund is to “ensure the continuation of tribal operations and the general welfare of tribal citizens for future generations.”

Byrd builds on 18-year legacy of serving CN

BY KENLEA HENSON -- Former Reporter

08/22/17 12:00

Tribal Councilor Joe Byrd has served 14 years as a legislator and four years as principal chief.

Buzzard begins 3rd term on Tribal Council

BY LINDSEY BARK -- Reporter

08/22/17 8:15

Dist. 10 Tribal Councilor Harley Buzzard wants to continue improving the Cherokee Nation.

Hargis considers it an honor to serve others

BY KENLEA HENSON -- Former Reporter

08/21/17 14:00

Before taking a seat on the Tribal Council in 2011, Frankie Hargis had never planned to run for tribal office.

Baker Shaw prioritizes health care, education

BY BRITTNEY BENNETT -- Former Reporter

08/21/17 12:00

Tribal Councilor Mary Baker Shaw plans to conduct monthly webinars for at-large citizens beginning later this year.

Vazquez begins 2nd stint on Tribal Council

BY CHANDLER KIDD -- Intern

08/21/17 10:00

Tribal Councilor Victoria Vazquez says she wants to focus on health care, housing and scholarships.

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