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Oklahoma Government Turns Down Federal Money To Supplement Summer Feeding Programs For Children

Emory Bryan The USDA is expanding the existing SNAP program by adding $120 per child to the benefit, but only in states that agree to take it. Thirty-two states, two of Oklahoma's tribes, and four territories accepted the offer.

4 Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Candidates Debate Ahead Of Election

Lex Rodriguez The Cherokee Nation Principal Chief debate, hosted by the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper, opened with important issues including healthcare spending, economy and infrastructure, along with tribal citizenship and sovereignty.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Candidates Take Part In Debate

Kaitlyn Deggs The candidates running for Cherokee Nation Principal Chief are debating in Tahlequah Tuesday night before the general election in June.

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Cherokee Nation Donates $5 Million To Boys And Girls Club Programs

Kaitlyn Deggs The Cherokee Nation is giving $5 million to the local Boys and Girls Club programs that will help in many areas including tutoring, child care and building improvements.

Cherokee Nation Donates $5 Million To Boys And Girls Club Programs

Kaitlyn Deggs The Cherokee Nation is giving $5 million to the local Boys and Girls Club programs that will help in many areas including tutoring, child care and building improvements.

Cherokee Nation Campaign Season Underway

News On 6 It will be a busy election season for the largest Native American tribe in the country, with elections for Cherokee Nation Principal Chief, Deputy Chief, and eight open council seats.

Cherokee Nation Campaign Season Underway

News On 6 It will be a busy election season for the largest Native American tribe in the country, with elections for Cherokee Nation Principal Chief, Deputy Chief, and eight open council seats.

New Federal Memorandum Aims To Help Tribes Preserve Their Languages

Lori Fullbright The White House is launching a new effort to help tribes preserve their languages.

New Federal Memorandum Aims To Help Tribes Preserve Their Languages

Lori Fullbright The White House is launching a new effort to help tribes preserve their languages.

Cherokee Nation Expands Wilma Mankiller Health Center

Emory Bryan The Cherokee Nation is expanding the Wilma Mankiller Health Center, which will more than double its size in hopes to make big improvements in health outcomes for tribal citizens.

Cherokee Nation Expands Wilma Mankiller Health Center

Emory Bryan The Cherokee Nation is expanding the Wilma Mankiller Health Center, which will more than double its size in hopes to make big improvements in health outcomes for tribal citizens.

Cherokee Nation Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. Talks About His Upcoming Term

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation Principle Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin isn't waiting for next week's inauguration to detail some of his most important initiatives.

Cherokee Nation Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin Jr. Talks About His Upcoming Term

News On 6 The Cherokee Nation Principle Chief-Elect Chuck Hoskin isn't waiting for next week's inauguration to detail some of his most important initiatives.

Cherokee Nation: $22 Million To Repair Tribal Citizen Homes

Emory Bryan The Cherokee Nation plans to speed up repair work on homes that belong to tribal citizens.

Cherokee Nation: $22 Million To Repair Tribal Citizen Homes

Emory Bryan The Cherokee Nation plans to speed up repair work on homes that belong to tribal citizens.

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10,000 Tons Of Nuclear Waste Removed From Sequoyah County

Emory Bryan 10,000 tons of nuclear waste is no longer in Sequoyah County.

10,000 Tons Of Nuclear Waste Removed From Sequoyah County

Emory Bryan 10,000 tons of nuclear waste is no longer in Sequoyah County.

Cherokee Nation Speaks Out Amid Questions About Gaming Funds For Education

Ashley Izbicki

Cherokee Nation is speaking out as posts circulate on social media questioning tribal contributions to our state and education. “If the state would look to the tribes for leadership, if they would follow our example, this state would be in better shape,” declared the Cherokee Nation Secretary of State.