Our Sovereign Land
The Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting our culture, languages and values, and improving the quality of life for our citizens and for all of Indian Country.
Ensuring we do what’s right for Tribal Nations
The Supreme Court’s McGirt v. Oklahoma decision recognized what Indian Country has known all along: that our land is our land. Now, the Cherokee Nation is hard at work to protect our sovereignty while fighting for the public safety and legal cooperation we need in the wake of the historic decision.
Visit our resources page for important documents about the McGirt case and Indian sovereignty over our land.
Latest News
Tulsa World: Cherokee Nation approves $3.8 billion budget
Cherokee budget: The Cherokee Nation last week approved a record $3.8 billion budget that includes nearly $70 million for courts, prosecutors and law officers. “This isn’t just a historic budget, but also an era with a record number of infrastructure projects on the...
The Oklahoman: Chief: The contributions and cultures of Oklahoma’s many tribes make an enormous impact
Oklahoma is known for Route 66, its lakes, volatile weather like tornadoes, and rounding out every list — Native Americans and tribes. Tribes are part of Oklahoma. We were rooted here before statehood in 1907, and it's what makes us vibrant and unique today. Tourists...
KOSU: Two nations, one goal: strengthening tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma
During their annual state of the nation addresses, both Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. say they're focusing their efforts on strengthening tribal sovereignty. “In the coming year, the opponents of tribal...
NBC News: Cherokee Nation inaugurates principal chief for second term: ‘We’re going to be busy
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskins, Jr. discusses his plans for a second term, its Democratic history and his plans to “protect Cherokee sovereignty.”
The Wall Street Journal: In Oklahoma, Governor Picks Unusual Fight with Tribes—and Fellow Republicans
Gov. Kevin Stitt has accused tribes of a power grab, following a court ruling that clarified boundaries. Tribes say Stitt misunderstands tribal sovereignty.
KOSU: Fact-checking Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s statements about tribal compact negotiations
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the tribe isn’t responsible for PlatePlay’s problems with its license plates. “At no time did anyone from [the state] contact us with concerns about Cherokee Nation tags as it transitioned to a new ‘PlatePay’...
Claremore Daily Progress: 24th town joins CN to ‘promote law and order’
The Town of Verdigris, Rogers County, became the 24th municipality to sign a Memorandum of Agreement Tuesday, July 28, in an effort to strengthen law enforcement within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Principal Chief of the Cherokees Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Verdigris...
McAlester News-Capital: Tribal officials react to Hooper case misinformation
“In the wake of the historic McGirt decision and the recent Hooper decision, Cherokee Nation will continue to choose cooperation with our local partners over conflict,” Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said in the press release. Sara Hill, Cherokee Nation attorney...
KOSU: Fact-checking Oklahoma Governor’s claim that Indigenous, non-Indigenous drivers have different speed limits
KOSU reviewed statements made by Gov. Kevin Stitt about alleged separate speed limits for Indigenous drivers in Eastern Oklahoma.
KTUL: ‘I’m gonna stand up to him’: Cherokee Nation leader criticizes Gov. Stitt response to Hooper v. Tulsa
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. told NewsChannel 8 Wednesday that after watching the video he believed the Governor completely misunderstood the basics of the Hooper case, or that he understood the issue and was deliberately misleading people. "The...
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