Cherokee Nation officials explained to the tribe’s council that within its 14-county reservation, the United Keetoowah Band has no law enforcement authority and that UKB Lighthorse attempts to respond to
A new trespassing law that was tabled three times by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council cleared the Rules Committee on Oct. 27 with one dissenting vote.
In the Tribal Council’s Resource Committee meeting Aug. 15, Cherokee Nation Secretary of Natural Resources Chad Harsha reported on the tribe’s efforts to aid cattle ranchers during an ongoing drought.
Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor Candessa Tehee on May 26 admonished fellow councilor Wes Nofire for making a statement she described as “clearly treasonous, clearly traitorous” to the tribe.
On hold for two years because of COVID-19, district-focused gatherings within the reservation have returned to crowds eager for information and socialization.