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Fri, Jun 05, 2009Tahlequah, OK

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In this week's edition, the Cherokee Nation Businesses will soon reopen the tribe’s landfill and expectations are high it will be operated better. Nearly two years ago the landfill was closed because the company operating it – Indian Country Investments – couldn’t comply with CN environmental regulations.
In cultural news, a new exhibition featuring artwork focused on the Cherokee syllabary opened May 22 at the Cherokee Heritage Center. Artists created a visual narrative of the Cherokee language using a different character from the Cherokee syllabary.
In health news, about 80 kids ages 9 to 12 participated in the Cherokee Nation Healthy Nation Summer Youth Residential Camp in Welling, Okla. Camp activities included Cherokee cultural activities, swimming and snake, tobacco, nutrition and diabetes awareness activities. Another fitness camp will be held July 5-9 in Bartlesville for children living in that area.
Next week, watch for our coverage of the Sovereignty Symposium sponsored by the Oklahoma State Courts Network in Oklahoma City.
Video: Adair County landfill reopening brings concerns
By Will Chavez
Wed, Jun 03, 2009
Cherokee Nation Businesses will soon reopen the tribe’s landfill and expectations are high it will be operated better.
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Video: Cherokee Nation fitness camp promotes healthy living for kids
By Christina Good Voice
Thurs, Jun 04, 2009
The goal of the Healthy Nation Summer Youth Residential Camp is to instill active lifestyles in children for a healthier future.
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Cherokee Heritage Center opens syllabary art exhibit
By Will Chavez
Tues, Jun 02, 2009
The language exhibition at the Cherokee Heritage Center features work from 93 Cherokee artists.
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Cherokee Casinos buck national downward trend
By Will Chavez
Fri, May 29, 2009
Cherokee Casinos are performing well as nationwide casinos see less customers and revenue.
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Slideshow: Cherokee County Relay for Life raises more than $60K
By Jami Custer
Fri, Jun 05, 2009
The event raises money for cancer research, patient-care services, programs and survival.
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Cherokee Firedancers start training for upcoming season
By Tesina Jackson
Tues, Jun 02, 2009
Cherokee Firedancers participate in a training program to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
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Council OKs stimulus funds for environmental and energy initiatives
By Christina Good Voice
Wed, Jun 03, 2009
The Tribal Council approved a grant application for $3.2 million of stimulus funding to the Department of Energy.
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Woman of High Esteem
The Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council is accepting nominations. Click here for more information

Summer Youth Residential Camp 2009
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Community Calendar June 2009
Click here for community events going on this month

Independent Press Act of 2000
Click here to read the full text of the Independent Press Act of 2000

5 minutes that can change a life
By Chad Smith
Thurs, Jun 04, 2009
Have you ever considered that a 5-minute investment of your time can change someone’s life?
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1839: Treaty Party leaders -- Major Ridge, John Ridge and Elias Boundinot -- are assassinated for signing Treaty of New Echota. New constitution ratified at convention in Tahlequah unites Cherokees arriving from east with those in the west, however, factionalism between Treaty Party members and supporters of Chief John Ross continues in Indian Territory until 1846.


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