Cherokee Phoenix

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. cherokeephoenix.org/health/welcome…

The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit from the governor and state wildlife department that sought to overturn a legal opinion by the state AG, who promised not to prosecute Native Americans who hunt and fish without state permits on tribal lands. cherokeephoenix.org/news/high-cour…

Confirmation by the U.S. Senate on March 23 elevated Cherokee Nation citizen and Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin to one of the most potent law enforcement posts in the federal government – secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. cherokeephoenix.org/news/mullin-co…

The Cherokee Nation processed more than 18,000 tribal photo IDs and new citizenship applications at field events within the reservation and at-large in 2025. cherokeephoenix.org/services/cn-re…

On March 12, the Cherokee Nation and members of the Greasy Community Fellowship Organization celebrated the opening of a new ball field in Greasy. cherokeephoenix.org/news/cherokee-…

Deputy Marshals Tony Elizondo, Cody Colburn and Kyle Whitmire recently stood before their peers not only to renew their oaths of office but to be recognized for acts of courage that demonstrated their dedication to duty and public service. cherokeephoenix.org/news/three-cn-…

Cherokee Nation invited Cherokee Chef Taelor Barton to conduct a cooking demonstration on March 10. The demonstration included a safety section and a recipe walkthrough. cherokeephoenix.org/health/cheroke…

Northeastern State University invites high school juniors to experience college life firsthand during its annual Junior Day on March 27 at the Tahlequah campus.  cherokeephoenix.org/education/nort…

Barber Dewey Padgett is a fixture in Sallisaw because he has been cutting hair in the Sequoyah County town for nearly 70 years. cherokeephoenix.org/money/business…

Markwayne Mullin said Wednesday that Congress needed to put partisanship aside and fund the department as he vowed to get down to work and keep it out of controversies that under Secretary Kristi Noem have kept it on the front pages of the news. cherokeephoenix.org/news/mullin-te…

Through the Cherokee Nation Public Health and Wellness Partners program, the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa County received a $25,000 grant to upgrade their outdoor space. cherokeephoenix.org/education/boys…

In downtown Tahlequah, nestled in the historic Cort Mall, is the Spider Gallery. The gallery features different types of art from Cherokee Citizens ranging from traditional pottery and basketry to contemporary paintings and jewelry. cherokeephoenix.org/culture/spider…

To create space for inclusivity at Sallisaw Public Schools, agricultural students have taken it upon themselves to help their special needs classmate who has autism spectrum disorder. cherokeephoenix.org/education/sall…

Throughout the past nine years, StrongHearts Native Helpline has achieved significant milestones. cherokeephoenix.org/services/stron…

Applications are now open for Northern Arizona University’s Indigenous Youth Media Workshop a 10-day hands-on immersive media production boot camp where students master multi-media broadcast journalism skills and their own storytelling prowess. cherokeephoenix.org/education/appl…

Led and published by Cherokee Nation citizen Kathleen Hokit, Kern Magazine spotlights life in Kern County, California, sharing stories that reflect the people, businesses, arts and culture that shape the county’s communities.  cherokeephoenix.org/people/kern-ma…

In March, the Cherokee Nation honored two Cherokee veterans with the tribe’s Medal of Patriotism award. cherokeephoenix.org/people/cheroke…

Closed to the public for upgrades since 2022, a popular waterside park in Sequoyah County is expected to open this spring. cherokeephoenix.org/news/popular-p…

Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. cherokeephoenix.org/news/easter-eg…

Cherokee Nation is partnering with its housing authority to address its own workforce barriers using an innovative United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 184 Skilled Workers Demonstration Loan Program. cherokeephoenix.org/services/chero…