About The Nation

The Cherokee Nation is the federally-recognized government of the Cherokee people and has inherent sovereign status recognized by treaty and law. The seat of tribal government is the W.W. Keeler Complex near Tahlequah, Okla., the capital of the Cherokee Nation.

With more than 360,000 citizens, over 11,000 employees and a variety of tribal enterprises ranging from aerospace and defense contracts to entertainment venues, Cherokee Nation’s economic impact in Oklahoma and surrounding areas is more than $2 billion annually. We are one of the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We are the largest tribal nation in the United States.

MISSION:

The Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values, and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens.

About The Nation

Annual Reports

The Cherokee Nation continually provides its citizens with access to information about the tribes growth, successes and annual budgets. The Cherokee Nation is also required through so federal grants to provide annual reports of specific programs.

Culture

The Cherokee culture runs deep in our people and is steeped in traditions governing ourselves and our tribe as a whole. Here you will find information about our art, our language, and customs. Discover how we lived during the "Golden Age" of the Cherokee in the mid-1800's and how we have transformed ourselves into the Cherokee of today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers regarding the Cherokee Nation.

History

Events in our history have forged and formed the Cherokee Nation into a proud and prosperous people. From the 1700's and earlier to the present day, the Cherokee people remember their history and the lessons provided to us by it.

Language

Cherokee Nation Language

Maps

Maps related to the Cherokee Nation

National Holiday

The Cherokee National Holiday, celebrated each year since 1953, commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. With an exciting selection of entertainment, cultural and athletic events, it has grown into one of the largest annual festivals in Oklahoma, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors from around the world.

National Treasures

Visiting

It is with great honor and pride that we invite you to visit our Nation. Come take part in our thriving culture and celebrate our enduring spirit through a variety of our cultural tours. Walk along the pathways of our ancestors and become enlightened through our unique cultural offerings.