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Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

Monday, February 10 by News 6

A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s offer to resign, as his administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.The White House offered more than 2 million federal workers a "deferred resignation" program, allowing them to resign while retaining full benefits until Sept.... Read More.

2023 Cherokee Strip Cook-off set for September 15th & 16th

Monday, August 28 by Lyman James

2023 Cherokee Strip Cook-off is September 15 & 16 Help Professionals Today Celebrate our 37th year on Saturday, September 16, 2023! There will be fun, food and a weekend full of entertainment and competition at one of the most beautiful cook-off venues anywhere! The 37th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-off will once again be held on the... Read More.

Cherokee Nation reaches 400,000 tribal citizens

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

According to USNews.com, the Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation said Wednesday that it has reached 400,000 tribal citizens and expects to become the most populous indigenous tribe in the United States again.“In the coming months, Cherokee Nation Registration will be adding thousands more tribal citizens whose applications are already pending and awaiting verification, making the... Read More.