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TAHLEQUAH â The 2020-21 Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council was sworn into office by Supreme Court Chief Justice Lee W. Paden during an April 13 virtual inauguration ceremony.
The 2020-21 Tribal Youth Councilors are Watie Byrd and Madison Walters, of Muldrow; Makaya Crisp and Gracyn Rains, of Pryor; Kennedy Weedon, Cason Wright and Lauryn Fields, of Sallisaw; Jaden Jackson and Zane Harbaugh, of Owasso; Baleigh James and Camerin Fite James, of Fort Gibson; Taylor Pearce, of Rose; Daley Reynolds, of Claremore; Charlcie Gatewood, of Welch; Abby Lowe, of Wellington, Kansas; and Chelbie Turtle and Faith Springwater, of Park Hill.
The 17-member council will have an opportunity to help shape tribal policy by learning the CN Constitution and bylaws.Â