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Mon, Sept 08, 2008
1:27 p.m. (CST)

Tahlequah, OK

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Back to school means higher costs

Back to school means higher costs

Higher prices have put some families in binds when getting their kids back to school.
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	Muldrow community center nearly done
	Workers are nearly done with the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization community building. Click here to watch video of the group. Full Story


	Dirteater takes bull by the horns
	Professional bull rider Ryan Dirteater finds success on the rodeo trail. Click here to watch video of Dirteater’s riding at the Kayak Rodeo Series held in Sallisaw. Full Story


	Sequoyah Schools offers after school program
	For the second consecutive year, students of Sequoyah Schools, with the assistance of the Tahlequah Boys and Girls Club, will have a safe place to go after school while participating in activities. Full Story


	Ceremony marks renovations to old Supreme Court
	Leaders mark the beginning of renovations to the 164-year-old Cherokee National Supreme Court building. Full Story


	Georgia marks Trail of Tears anniversary
	Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue recently signed an official proclamation recognizing 2008 as the 170th anniversary of the Cherokee removal from Georgia, also known as the Trail of Tears. Full Story

Scholarship honors man’s memory of aunt

A new trust scholarship at Seminole State College in Seminole was established in honor of a Cherokee citizen who spent her life helping others.

Judge splits decision in '75 AIM slaying

A federal magistrate told prosecutors to turn over a few more details in the case against a Canadian man charged with a 1975 killing but ruled against John Graham in his request for other information.

Oregon tribe approves same-sex marriages

The Coquille Indian Tribe, based on the southern Oregon coast, recently adopted a law recognizing same-sex marriage, and its first such wedding is set for next spring.

Will Rogers’ father honored at annual fly-in

An event held annually to commemorate the memory of two famous Oklahomans instead focused on one of their fathers.

Sullivan introduces bill to re-establish Delaware Tribe

An Oklahoma Congressman introduces legislation to help the Delaware Tribe re-establish its federal recognition.

Jury finds self-proclaimed Indian chief guilty

The leader of a group that claims to be an American Indian tribe was convicted Wednesday of defrauding immigrants.

Bush signs $2B boost for Indian Country into law

Indian Country will benefit from a $2 billion infusion in law enforcement, health and water funds under a bill signed into law Aug. 6.

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Freedmen ruling

Click here to read the full ruling in the Freedmen lawsuit against the Cherokee Nation.

John Shurr Journalism Award

The John Shurr Journalism Award, a college scholarship for Cherokee journalism students

Obama supports tribal sovereignty

Obama supports tribal sovereignty by Principal Chief Chad Smith

Treaty of 1866

Independent Press Act of 2000

Independent Press Act of 2000

Media analysis

How the media reported the Freedmen story

Individual Indian Money Accounts

Individual Indian Money accounts

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