Cherokee Nation May Pull Funding For Schools That Discriminate Against Cultural Observations

The Cherokee Nation says it has given nearly $6-million to 108 schools this year but that money could soon run out. The tribe is considering cutting off schools that ban Native American students from observing cultural practices during events like graduat

Saturday, November 9th 2019, 8:05 am

By: News 9


The Cherokee Nation says it has given nearly $6-million to 108 schools this year but that money could soon run out.

The tribe is considering cutting off schools that ban Native American students from observing cultural practices during events like graduations. The Tribal Council will discuss the proposal next week.

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