Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Cherokee Nation hosts important National Native American Veterans Memorial conversation

Cherokee Nation recently hosted a gathering for a public and open discussion on a project that is important to me and all of Indian Country: the future Native American Warrior Memorial in Washington, D.C. The forthcoming memorial will be housed on the campus of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Our good friend Kevin Gover, director of the NMAI, led the discussion along with other members of the advisory committee for the...

Monday, July 18, 2016

An endorsement for Hillary Clinton for President of the United States

Hillary Clinton is our best choice to serve as President of the United States. Having served in the roles of Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and the sometime under-appreciated role of First Lady, she has unprecedented experience in international and domestic policy, which includes tribal sovereignty. As the elected leader of the largest tribal government in America, that level of experience is invaluable to Indian Country. Hillary Clinton will continue the legacy of meaningful government to government consultations between tribal nations...

An endorsement for Hillary Clinton for President of the United States

Hillary Clinton is our best choice to serve as President of the United States. Having served in the roles of Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and the sometime under-appreciated role of First Lady, she has unprecedented experience in international and domestic policy, which includes tribal sovereignty. As the elected leader of the largest tribal government in America, that level of experience is invaluable to Indian Country. Hillary Clinton will continue the legacy of meaningful government to government consultations between tribal nations...

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Native veteran memorial discussion being held at Hard Rock

The U.S. Congress has authorized the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., to create a National Native American Veterans Memorial. Native American veterans and other community members are invited to a discussion on July 21 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa about the memorial, which will honor the military service of Native Americans. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sequoyah 2...

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

RES Economic Summit at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa offers tribes, business leaders unique networking opportunity

From July 11-14, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development will host its regional Reservation Economic Summit at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Cherokee Nation is honored to sponsor and host the annual RES conference in Tulsa, as we are the heart of Indian Country here in Oklahoma. RES Oklahoma will bring together tribal leaders, elected officials, industry leaders and the American Indian business community to collaborate and network in an innovative and entrepreneurial atmosphere. As the host tribe for this...