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CHEROKEE EATS: Blackbird Cafe
TAHLEQUAH – With a blend of Cherokee and Honduran roots, Blackbird Cafe offers a variety of dishes not found elsewhere in Cherokee County. Every dish is made from scratch, from the chicken and dumplings to the sandwich buns and desserts. “I make our pie crust, everything from scratch,” said...
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Cherokee Nation takes stand against Inola smelter
The Cherokee Nation council voted this week to take a stand against the proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter at Inola. It was a unanimous vote in support of the Muscogee Creek nation’s ban on the smelter. The Cherokee Phoenix reported the council passed the resolution encouraging public and private entities to consult with all tribal nations potentially affected by the proposed aluminum smelter in Inola.
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SkasdiCon returns to Tahlequah with Native pop culture, cosplay and film
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation will host the fifth annual SkasdiCon on Nov. 14 at Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah, bringing together Indigenous artists, cosplay enthusiasts and fans of Native pop culture for a day of activities and entertainment. The free-to-children-12-and-younger event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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IRS Records Show Huge Disparities for Coweta Charity
In 2023, the Luanne Elise Foundation told the IRS its gross receipts were less than $50,000. That same year, a nonprofit that manages charitable giving told the IRS it sent the Coweta charity $894,369. The pattern repeated in 2024, when the foundation again reported less than $50,000 in revenue and...
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Cherokee Nation explores new housing opportunities for Veterans
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation announced a new work group to study and suggest more housing options for Cherokee Veterans during its 2026 Cherokee Nation Veterans Summits. The summits, held in Vinita and Roland, brought Veterans, their families, tribal program leaders, and more together in an effort to...
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Claremore Public Schools tops $1M in OTEP teacher awards over three years
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Claremore Public Schools has surpassed $1 million in teacher awards through the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program (OTEP), marking its third consecutive year participating in the statewide initiative. For the 2026-27 school year, CPS recognized 32 educators and awarded $372,000 in additional teacher compensation, bringing the district's...