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Cherokee Nation unveils victim services office, housing center renderings

BY STAFF REPORTS --

10/20/20 9:00

Shown is the artist’s rendering for the new ONE FIRE Victim Services office in Tahlequah. CN officials said that in fiscal year 2020, ONE FIRE helped more than 400 domestic violence survivors. COURTESY

The tribe’s new transitional housing facility in Stilwell will include seven apartments featuring a kitchen, living room and bedrooms. It will also have a communal utility room, kids play room as well as a classroom for life coaching sessions and other programs. COURTESY

The new ONE FIRE Victim Services office will be in Tahlequah while the transitional housing center will be in Stilwell.

Hoskin signs 3 Career Services proclamations

BY JOSH FOURKILLER -- Multimedia Specialist

10/14/20 11:00

October is now Fire Prevention, Manufacturing and Disability Employment Awareness Month in the Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Nation gets $7.6M for public safety from DOJ

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

10/11/20 10:00

U.S. Department of Justice doles out more than $295 million to Native communities.

National Cherokee Nation Park offers archery hunting, fishing

BY STACIE BOSTON -- Multimedia Reporter

10/09/20 14:00

The National Cherokee Nation Park in Sallisaw offers a place for archery hunting, fishing and horseback riding. While the park is open for anyone to enjoy, only CN citizens are permitted to hunt or fish. STACIE BOSTON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The National Cherokee Nation Park in Sallisaw also offers a place for families to enjoy picnics with multiple picnic benches on the grounds near the water. STACIE BOSTON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The National Cherokee Nation Park in Sallisaw also has a horse stable on site for those preparing or finishing up a horseback ride on the parks approximately 14 miles of trails. STACIE BOSTON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The park also has approximately 14 miles of trails for horseback riding.

Cherokee Nation breaks ground on new tag office in Catoosa

BY STAFF REPORTS --

10/05/20 14:00

Exterior rendering of the new Cherokee Nation Tag Office in Catoosa. COURTESY

Interior rendering of the new Cherokee Nation Tag Office in Catoosa. COURTESY

The 5,128-square-foot office, at 400 N. 161st E. Ave., will include 12 service windows, a larger lobby and more parking.

Cherokee Nation to break ground on tag office in Catoosa

BY STAFF REPORTS --

09/29/20 11:00

With a larger facility, the tag office can accommodate a high demand of tags in a timely manner.

CN, Stilwell officials open road for business, job development

BY STAFF REPORTS --

09/27/20 12:00

The roadway is the first step in the city’s economic development project to bring businesses and jobs to Stilwell.

StrongHearts Native Helpline combats domestic violence amid pandemic

BY LINDSEY BARK -- Reporter

09/25/20 10:30

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a free, anonymous helpline for Native Americans who are affected by domestic, dating and sexual violence. COURTESY

StrongHearts Native Helpline sees a jump in domestic violence numbers because of the coronavirus pandemic.

CN gives 13K-plus meals to elders via COVID-19 response

BY STAFF REPORTS --

09/18/20 9:00

From left to right Cherokee Nation Family Assistance cook foreman Josie Cheater, Family Assistance Assistant Manager Crystal Thomas, Family Assistance nutrition aide Anthony Pritchett, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and Chief of Staff Todd Enlow show ready-made meals being provided to Cherokee elders. COURTESY

The tribe partners with Hunger Free Oklahoma to bring meals to elders who typically depend on senior nutrition centers.

Cherokee Nation gives nearly $9,000 for mental health, food services

BY STAFF REPORTS --

09/17/20 14:00

The contributions to the agencies are provided through the tribe’s annual donations and charitable contribution funds.

Warner gets CN help to provide meals to elderly

BY WILL CHAVEZ -- Assistant Editor – @cp_wchavez

09/17/20 9:00

Warner city officials, including Mayor Roger Thomason, right, and City Councilor Barbara Watson, fourth from right, join Dist. 4 Tribal Councilor Mike Dobbins, wearing mask, for a $25,000 check from the Cherokee Nation that will provide meals for elderly and personal protective equipment to protect against COVID-19. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Warner Court Clerk Paula Girty visits with Dist. 4 Tribal Councilor Mike Dobbins after receiving a $25,000 check from the Cherokee Nation on Sept. 15 to provide meals to elderly and personal protective equipment to protect against COVID-19. WILL CHAVEZ/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

The city receives $25,000 to provide meals to elderly and purchase personal protective equipment for elders.

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

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