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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.

Hoskin: Tag funding change to ensure Cherokee students’ rights respected

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

11/20/19 13:30

Cherokee Nation Businesses CEO Chuck Garrett addresses the Tribal Council on Nov. 12. In his monthly report, Cherokee Nation Businesses CEO Chuck Garrett noted that the top official in Pope County, Arkansas, offered his support for CNB’s casino application. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

An amendment to the motor vehicle tag act allows the tribe to withhold funding from schools that prevent Cherokees from observing cultural practices.

CN looks to cut tag funding to schools that hinder cultural practices

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

11/05/19 8:30

Deputy Attorney General Chrissi Nimmo speaks to the Tribal Council’s Rules Committee on Oct. 31 in Tahlequah. She informed that the Cherokee Nation looks to cut motor vehicle tag money to schools that don’t allow Cherokee students to exercise their cultural and religious practices. COURTESY

The Cherokee Nation disbursed $5.7 million to 108 schools this year.

Council OKs CN’s largest language preservation investment

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

10/17/19 11:30

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signs the Durbin Feeling Cherokee Language Preservation Act on Oct. 15 at the Tribal Complex. Seated to his left is Feeling’s brother, Russell Feeling. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The Durbin Feeling Cherokee Language Preservation Act will infuse $16 million into language efforts.

Councilors hear updates on UKB case, casino flooding

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

10/09/19 11:30

Legislators also vote to back a new $1 million job training program.

Cherokees seek NCAI seats; vets honored

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

09/26/19 8:00

Cherokee Nation citizen and Vietnam veteran Tommy Rayburn is honored by the tribe Sept. 16 for his service. He served in the Army. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

James Locut, 78, of Sand Springs, is honored by Cherokee Nation leaders Sept. 16 for his service in the Air Force from 1961-65. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Army veteran John Locut, 75, of Pryor, receives the Cherokee Warrior Award on Sept. 16. He served from 1960-66. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Cherokee Nation citizen Kristy McKie, 37, of Tahlequah, an Army veteran, is honored by the tribe Sept. 16 for her service. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Tribal Council Speaker Joe Byrd hopes to secure one of four top National Congress of American Indian positions.

Tribal Council backs $1.1B budget

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

09/18/19 10:00

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. gives his first monthly address during the Sept. 16 Tribal Council meeting in Tahlequah. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The largest budget in the Cherokee Nation’s history includes a higher minimum wage.

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