At the same time, it saves the nation critical dollars by giving an easy way for Cherokees to provide their most up-to-date contact information. The accurate, timely information provided by the Phoenix was crucial for Cherokee families and communities to receive updates on public health and recovery efforts. The Cherokee Phoenix newspaper has been a stalwart source of information for Cherokee people since its establishment in 1828.
The Cherokee Nation is celebrating its 71st Annual Cherokee National Holiday this weekend with dozens of scheduled cultural, entertainment, and athletic events at more than 30 locations throughout Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation’s capitol city. The Cherokee National Holiday attracts more than 100,000 people from all over the world and is the biggest event of the year, according to the tribe. Held every Labor Day Weekend, the Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the original signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution, which was signed on Sept. 6, 1839.