Inter-Tribal Council passes resolution urging FCC to establish specific event code for missing and endangered persons

THACKERVILLE, Okla. – The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a specific event code for missing and endangered persons at their quarterly meeting April 19 at WinStar World Casino and Resort. “First American men and women have historically

Cherokee Nation announces 2024 Remember the Removal Bike Ride participants

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the inaugural RTR bike ride TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Twelve cyclists from the Cherokee Nation will participate in the 2024 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June, retracing an estimated 950 miles along the northern route of the Trail of Tears by bicycle. This year marks

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Supremes to Stitt: You Lose! OK Court announced ruling in Treat v. Stitt by Meredith Johnson OKLVHOMV CITY, Oklv.- The Oklahoma Supreme Court announced their decision in Treat v. Stitt on April 2. The ruling found that the Oklahoma state legislature has the authority to make tribal compact negotiations.

Cherokee Nation, City of Stilwell break ground on new $26M water treatment plant

STILWELL, Okla. – Cherokee Nation leaders joined officials from the City of Stilwell and the State of Oklahoma to officially break ground on a new $26 million water treatment plant in Stilwell on April 15. The Cherokee Nation contributed more than $12 million in funds to the project from tribe’s

Cherokee Nation celebrates history, culture and live music in first-ever Watercress Fest

Event slated for April 20 from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. at the Saline Courthouse Museum ROSE, Okla. - Join Cherokee Nation for a day celebrating Cherokee culture and environmental awareness at the first-ever Watercress Fest on Saturday, April 20. The family-friendly event is open to the public from 10

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Choctaw Nation finalizes car tag compact, but larger tribal tag issues remain by Melissa Jacques & Steve Metzer OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite rising concerns about motorists with tribal tags not paying tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes, a bill addressing that issue stalled in committee on Tuesday. One of the loudest voices on

72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday returns on Labor Day weekend

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an inter-tribal powwow, parade, and other longtime cultural favorites. Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. Holiday activities will be held Aug. 30 – Sept.
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