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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 1d

Today @CherokeeNation pledged $25k to support rescue & recovery efforts with #RedCross. The devastation in western AK from Typhoon Halong will be felt for years by residents of impacted Native Alaskan villages. If you can, please assist. #Gadugi www.redcross.org/donate/cm/ch...

The Cherokee Nation is supporting the American Red Cross

Please join the Cherokee Nation in supporting the lifesaving efforts of the American Red Cross.

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 7d

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Protecting the past guides our future

Osiyo, Every decision made at the Cherokee Nation — whether it’s from me, Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, the Council of the Cherokee Nation, or one of the...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 9d

#TreatyRights We will protect our right & fish, no matter how long it takes. The Governor forced our hand when at the end of 2021 he refused a new compact and robbed the state of millions of dollars in funds, which at that point exceeded $36 million. #IndianCountry www.facebook.com/share/v/1DMd...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 13d

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Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signs historic Cemeteries Preservation Act

PARK HILL, Okla. – Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed the Cherokee Nation Historic Cemeteries Preservation Act into law recently during a special ce...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 16d

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Self-Governance Lights the Way to Better Care

Osiyo, Cherokee Nation celebrated a historic milestone this week: the transfer of the Claremore Indian Hospital from the federal Indian Health Service to...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 18d

www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go... #Healthcare #IndianCountry

Cherokee Nation celebrates historic transfer of Claremore Indian Hospital operations

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, and other tribal leaders joined members of the Claremore...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 22d

The story behind the recent #Cherokee Heritage Center announcement. www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go...

The Cherokee National Historical Society — Profile in Courage

Osiyo, Five years ago, we began a journey to secure and renew the beloved Cherokee Heritage Center. Last week we reached a major milestone, moving forward...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · 29d

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Opt-in period open for citizens wanting a free Cherokee Phoenix subscription in 2026

The Cherokee Phoenix and Cherokee Nation agreed to continue a partnership that has provided free subscriptions to the award-winning newspaper since 2022. Citizens wishing to receive the newspaper must...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 16

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Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner propose Historical Society-endorsed new Cherokee Heritage Center

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner proposed Monday that the tribe will construct a $50...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 14

Boom. “…We wish the governor would take off his cape and instead put out the fires at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, which have burned brightly for seven years under his supervision…” via @tulsaworld tulsaworld.com/opinion/colu...

Editorial: We want a governor who calls people in before he calls them out

We stand behind the mayor and police chief, who are working with community partners, rather than the governor's approach: taking a power trip up the turnpike without making a single phone call, writes...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 14

‘Crippled’ NPR and PBS Stations Must Transform www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

After Trump’s Cuts, ‘Crippled’ NPR and PBS Stations Must Transform

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 14

On a day when a major cable news commentator suggested we use “involuntary lethal injection” to address the #homelessness problem or otherwise “just kill ‘em,” I’m glad we have Gennie Graham of the @tulsaworld.com tulsaworld.com/opinion/colu...

Ginnie Graham: Helping homeless mentally ill people who don't know they're ill

Founder of the LEAP Institute, Dr. Xavier Amador, will be in Oklahoma to train professionals in treating people with anosognosia, a condition in which a person doesn't know they're ill.

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 13

Oklahomans will take a hit right in the pocket book on this one. All of us. www.newson6.com/story/68c49b...

Several Oklahoma colleges face funding cuts as Department of Education suspends 'discriminatory' grants

Several Oklahoma Colleges were notified on Wednesday that their Title III grants they had been awarded were no longer available because the federal government suspended the Minority-Serving Institutio...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 12

www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go... #Wellness #Cherokee

Delivering a Wellness Dividend

Osiyo, Cherokee Nation can deliver a “wellness dividend” to citizens now and for generations to come. We just need to strengthen the Public Health an...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 3

Polio looks to be making a comeback. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Florida surgeon general says state will eliminate all vaccine mandates

"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Cherokee Nation celebrates tribal citizens during annual Holiday Awards Ceremony

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation celebrated several tribal citizens and organizations for their statesmanship, patriotism, community leadership and...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Chief Hoskin calls for massive investment of tribal funds into health and wellness, other priorities during State of the Nation address

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered his seventh State of the Nation address Saturday, Aug. 30, as part of the ...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Chief Hoskin to deliver State of the Nation address as part of 73rd annual Cherokee National Holiday

WHAT:Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will deliver his seventh State of the Nation address as part of the 73rd annual Cherokee National Hol...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 28

#Minneapolis

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 24

“…We delivered $6 million in grocery store spending power to families hit hardest by skyrocketing grocery prices. These low-income households spent those dollars locally, supporting their hometown economies…” www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go...

Cherokee Nation Proves Summer EBT Works

Osiyo, Cherokee Nation stepped forward again this summer to meet a need too great to ignore: feeding hungry children. During agrarian times, communities ...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 22

This new ball field under construction in Greasy (Adair County, OK) in the #CherokeeNation Reservation is part of our commitment to #RuralDevelopment and #PublicHealth

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 21

#IndianCountry

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Healthcare www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go...

Cherokee Nation celebrates grand opening of new Amo Health Center in Salina

SALINA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation leaders joined members of the Salina community Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Amo Health Center, a sta...

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 19

Turns out empowering low income families with food security cash helps… lower food insecurity. Time for Oklahoma to pitch in with us on #SummerEBT. Blabbering on about inflation at election time is just not cutting it. www.kosu.org/local-news/2...

Tribally-administered Summer EBT improved food security, study finds

Summer EBT, called the SUN Bucks program, administered through tribal nations improved food security among participants, according to a new report.

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Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. @chiefhoskin.bsky.social · Aug 18

We took $1.8 million of our health revenue and shared it with our friends and neighbors in the form of ‘Public Health and Wellness Partners’ grants. They will leverage that into a #WellnessDividend for us all. #Gadugi #WorkingTogether www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/go...

Cherokee Nation awards $1.8 million in ‘Public Health and Wellness Partners’ grants

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation awarded $1.8 million in grants to 34 entities to support access to opportunities to improve public health and wellness...

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