Yahoo

In the Heart of Cherokee Nation, the Indian Child Welfare Act Remains Vital

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo/Courtesy) Guest Opinion. On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child ...

Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new opioid treatment center

The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is using opioid settlement funds to build a culturally competent healthcare system ...
CNN

The Atlanta Braves want to help preserve the native Cherokee language

(CNN)Professional sports teams have long been scrutinized for their use of Native American culture and imagery. In response to renewed discussions about these issues, the Atlanta Braves are launching ...
CNN

Only about 2,000 people speak the Cherokee language fluently. The tribe is saving some vaccine doses for them

Even before the pandemic hit, the Cherokee Nation was dealing with a crisis: the potential disappearance of its native language. Only about 2,000 people can speak the Cherokee language fluently. And ...
Opinion

“Merciless Indian Savages”: Cherokee Podcaster on Racist Slur in the Declaration of Independence

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July Fourth, we speak to award-winning Cherokee author and journalist Rebecca Nagle about what’s missing from the ...
Los Angeles Times

Native American minority contracts are under scrutiny as officials vow strict enforcement

Federal and state lawmakers and regulators have called for inquiries and tighter minority-certification rules after a Times investigation found more than $300 million in government contracts went to ...