Sep 17, 2024 · New maps include the Top 12 most populous states, as well as maps depicting Cherokee Nation Reservation and contiguous county population, and a map depicting citizenship population density by county among the 12 largest states for citizenship.

Jan 3, 2025 · Casey Sixkiller and Chris Stearns will in January become the two highest-ranking Native Americans in Washington state government. Governor-elect Rob Ferguson nominated Sixkiller – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional director since May 2022 – to lead the state Department of Ecology, a regulatory and permitting agency responsible for protecting Washington’s land, air and water.

Jan 9, 2025 · “While the loss to the Will Rogers Ranch is devastating, it pales in comparison to the loss of the property and businesses, and more importantly, the lives of those in the surrounding area,” Jennifer Rogers-Etcheverry, great-granddaughter of Will Rogers, said.

Nov 4, 2024 · This year, the Martha (Marti) Aleshire Farrington Scholarship was added to CNF’s offerings. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year post-secondary institution with a 3.0 GPA.

Mission. The mission of the Cherokee Phoenix is to use any necessary forms of electronic and print media to report without bias the activities of the government and the news of interest in order to have informed citizens.

Feb 10, 2006 · Cherokee society is historically a matrilineal society and clanship is attained through the mother. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, the women were considered the head of household, and the home and children belonged to her should she separate from a husband.

Nov 2, 2024 · RED SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Native American communities were decisive voting blocs in key states in 2020, and with the 2024 race remaining stubbornly close both campaigns have tried to mobilize Native voters in the final weeks of the presidential election.

Jun 19, 2024 · The Cherokee Nation is providing a one-time payment of $150 through its annual Children’s Clothing Assistance Program to income-eligible Cherokee children residing anywhere in the United States.

Jun 22, 2024 · CATOOSA – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced June14 up to $2.15 million in grants available to help more Cherokees within the reservation and at-large with access to health and wellness gyms, walking trails and other options to help citizens achieve wellness.

Dec 25, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation is continuing to accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for those who qualify through Dec. 31.