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Cherokee Phoenix: Cherokee Nation responsible for law enforcement on CN reservation, AG says
TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation officials explained to the tribe’s council that within its 14-county reservation, the United Keetoowah Band has no law enforcement authority and that UKB Lighthorse attempts to respond to calls and make traffic stops are not within the...
KTUL: Cherokee Nation Marshal Service opens satellite office in Pryor
The Cherokee Nation Marshal Service expanded its presence within the reservation with a new satellite office at Cherokee Heights in the Mayes County community of Pryor. This new office will provide Cherokee citizens living in the northern portions of the reservation...
The Oklahoman: Cherokee chief tells OK Legislature about health, education efforts
Despite political conflict in recent years over the McGirt decision at the U.S. Supreme Court, Hoskin called on lawmakers and the Oklahoma state government to work together with tribes, saying, "We have to recognize that we don't do it alone."
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Statement from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on Governor Stitt’s Veto of Native Regalia Bill
With this legislation, Governor Stitt had an opportunity to support religious freedom and families honoring their kids' high school accomplishments. Instead, he's chosen more division and insults to his Native American constituents. To be clear, Oklahoma law protects...