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Descendants of Trail of Tears survivor James Downing gather to honor him
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (14+ words) cherokeephoenix. org...
2026 Cherokee Phoenix Homecoming T-shirt now available
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (640+ words) The 2026 Cherokee Phoenix Homecoming T-shirt is now available for purchase. The T-shirt features artwork by Cherokee Nation citizen John Henry." KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Featuring the design of Cherokee Nation citizen John Henry, the 2026 Cherokee Phoenix Homecoming T-shirt is now available…...
New Tulsa bookstore sets the stage for Indigenous language, music and culture
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (757+ words) The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The sw" Surrounded by bushes bursting with blueberries at'Outback Fa" Agalisiga Mackey and wife Paloma Lopez, joined by their children, Adawelagia and Itztli, sit inside their new bookstore Palomino Books & Music…...
Cherokee Nation signs lease agreement with Old Saline Cherokee Association
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (596+ words) Cherokee Nation leaders gather with a representative of the Old Saline Cherokee Association and the City of Salina to celebrate a lease signing ceremony. " SALINA " On Tuesday, June 23, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee Nation leaders…...
Cherokee veteran earns fourth college degree
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (384+ words) Shelton's passion for educating others about self-defense led him to the field of law. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Not many people earn four college degrees, especially in their 70s, but Cherokee Nation citizen Dr. D. Cragin "Craig" Shelton recently added his fourth when…...
Longtime Cherokee artist discusses his most important artwork
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (683+ words) Cherokee artist Gary Allen considers himself a sculpture artist but also creates oil paintings, drawings and beadwork. His favorite mediums are sculptures made of alabaster and oil painting." TULSA " Cherokee artist Gary Allen has been making art for most of…...
Lindy Waters Foundation scholarship aids Cherokee student | Education
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (364+ words) Lindy Waters III and Bree Goad visit during the Elevated Native Basketball Tournament 2025." TAHLEQUAH " Cherokee student Breanna Goad received the Lindy Waters III Foundation Higher Education Scholarship in 2025, using the support and funds to pursue her academic and athletic goals....
Northeastern State University to add varsity rodeo program
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (413+ words) World champion bull rider and Cherokee Nation citizen Ryan Dirteater, who retired from bull riding in 2022, will serve as a mentor to student-athletes while assisting with coaching, recruiting and building a championship-caliber rodeo program at NSU." The addition of rodeo…...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aids vendors through sales
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (739+ words) Vendors at the Tahlequah Farmers Market identify they are Cherokee Nation WIC Farmers Market participants and can accept Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program cards from customers." TAHLEQUAH " The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program gives eligible Cherokee elders funds to use…...
Charles to join Circle Cinema Walk of Fame
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (506+ words) Cherokee filmmaker Jeremy Charles of Pursuit Films will be inducted into the Circle Cinema's Walk of Fame on July 15." TULSA " Cherokee filmmaker Jeremy Charles will soon have his name set in concrete outside a storied movie theater with three other…...