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Fri, May 22, 2009Tahlequah, OK





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In this week's edition, the Cherokee Nation and the State of Oklahoma reached an agreement on prosecuting polluters of the Illinois River. This agreement is significant because it affirms the Cherokee Nation's rights to the Illinois River watershed.

In other legal news, the CN District Court ruled that elected officials who have served since 2003 may run for office again. That means that some tribal councilors and the principal chief are considered to be in their first term and may run again in 2011.

Be sure to watch for our three-part series concerning obesity in Indian Country beginning Monday. The first installment talks about the prevalence of obesity among children from infancy to adolescence. The second and third parts examine obesity among teens and adults.



Cherokee Nation and state agree on poultry lawsuit stance
By Will Chavez
Fri, May 22, 2009
The tribe agrees to let the state prosecute claims against the poultry industry for alleged pollution of the Illinois River.
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2 Cherokee women graduate medical school
By Will Chavez
Fri, May 22, 2009
The women will soon begin their medical residencies after completing medical school.
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Cherokee Nation court makes term-limit ruling
By Will Chavez
Thurs, May 21, 2009
The ruling allows elected officials who have served since 2003 to run again in 2011.
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Video: Cherokee Connections helps prepare kids for school
By Christina Good Voice
Mon, May 18, 2009
The three-part program, which offers Cherokee language incentives, home visits and weekly Play and Learn groups, helps prepare children for school and develop social skills.
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Cherokee Nation Businesses administering $60M in tax credits
By Tesina Jackson
Thurs, May 21, 2009
After receiving $60 million in New Market Tax Credits, CNB has yet to distribute any to businesses.
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Cherokee opens art studio in Locust Grove
By Jami Custer
Thurs, May 21, 2009
In the tough economic state, Cherokee citizen Verna Bates opened a business to display and sell art.
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Businesses moving into Cherokee Casino Resort get tax forbearance
By Will Chavez
Wed, May 20, 2009
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and Meigs Jewelry, which is based in Tahlequah, were granted forbearances at the CNTC’s May meeting.
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Summer Youth Residential Camp 2009
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Community Calendar May 2009
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Independent Press Act of 2000
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Lady Indians ousted in softball state quarterfinals
By Wesley Mahan
Tues, May 19, 2009
Sequoyah’s softball team exits the state playoffs by losing a slugfest.
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Sequoyah golfers fall short of state tournament
By Wesley Mahan
Mon, May 18, 2009
Sequoyah’s golf season ends at the regional tournament.
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The Treaty of July 19, 1866 gives the Cherokee Nation the right to elect a delegate to U.S. Congress. This is a right that has not been extinguished. This was the last treaty signed with the Cherokee.





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