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An obituary for Diamond Brown Jr., Cherokee cultural leader and educator, is presented.

The article reports that plans for special election for a new chief were thrown into turmoil after the federal government ordered the Cherokee Nation to restore voting rights and benefits to descendants of former slaves. The Nation had kicked descendants out of the tribe and stripped them of benefits. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk urged acting Chief S. Joe Crittenden to consider their next steps in proceeding with an election that does not comply with federal law.

The article discusses the completion of the 2016 Remember the Removal Bike Ride of Cherokee Nation cyclists Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian riders. Topics mentioned include the start of the cyclists' journey in June 5 in which they traveled to several states retracing the Trail of Tears in honor of their Cherokee ancestors who made the trek on foot and the visit of the cyclists to various gravesites and historic landmarks that are deemed significant to the history of the Trail of Tears.

The article reports that the Cherokee Nation will be dispersing heirloom seeds starting February 1, 2016 to tribal citizens interested in growing Cherokee crops and plants including seeds of rare breeds of corn, Trail of Tears beads, and several plants traditionally used for Cherokee customs.

The article reports that the three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the district of Columbia has ruled that descendants of former slaves owned by the Cherokee Nation can sue officers of the tribe, but not the tribe itself. The unanimous decision is the latest development in a case that dates to 2003, when Freedmen filed a lawsuit after they said they had been prevented from voting in two tribal elections that year.

The article discusses a public relations campaign launched by the Cherokee Nation in response to U.S. legislators' proposal to cut off $300 million in benefits unless the tribe recognizes descendants of its former black slaves. The campaign involves two Web sites discussing a 2007 referendum in which Cherokees decided to remove about 2,800 Freedmen descendants and other non-Indians from tribal rolls. The sites also explain how the legislative proposal would affect the Cherokee Nation.

The article reports on the universal recognition given to The Ventures and their Native member Nokie Edwards to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a ceremony at the Waldorf in New York City. Edwards is deemed as one of the world's premier guitarists. Edwards was born in Lahoma Oklahoma and has a Cherokee heritage. The Ventures are the most successful instrument combo in rock and roll history and rank among its most prolific bands.

The article discusses how Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith is trying to rally support from tribal leaders to oppose H.R. 2824, which is a piece of U.S. legislation that aims to punish the Cherokee Nation in response to a March 2007 vote made by the tribe to require every Cherokee citizen to have at least one Indian ancestor listed on the 1906 federal census known as the Dawes Rolls. The vote resulted in 2,800 Freedmen descendants to be taken off tribal rolls.

The article discusses how former Cherokee Nation chief Chief Joe Byrd has expressed criticism towards his tribe's efforts to take away the citizenship of the descendants of the tribe's former slaves, also known as Freedmen. Byrd is asserting that the efforts are reviving racism within the tribe. The article explains that Byrd made the comments during a forum on the issue on September 28, 2007.

The article discusses how the U.S. federal government is getting involved in the issue of the Cherokee Nation denying citizenship of 2,800 descendants of the tribe's former black slaves, known as Freedmen. The article explains that some lawmakers are arguing that the Cherokee Nation should be denied $300 million in federal money because of the issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in regards to issues concerning Indians of North America.

The article discusses how the Cherokee Nation has voted to revoke the citizenship status of those who are descendants of slaves that were once owned by the Cherokee. The vote, which was carried out in a special election on March 3, 2007, amends the Cherokee Nation's constitution allowing 2,800 freedmen descendants to be on tribal rolls.

The article recounts the story of Lucy Allen, who was a women that was told that she was a direct descendant of Cherokee Indians but learned later on in life that she was actually a descendant of both a Cherokee Indian and a freedman, which is a former slave owned by the Cherokee Nation. The story of Lucy Allen serves to illustrate the larger point of Cherokee Indian identity, and the issue of whether descendants of freedmen should be put on tribal rolls.

The article presents news briefs relating to Indians of North America. The Eastern Band Of Cherokee police seized two assault rifles, two pounds of marijuana and 30 grams of cocaine during raids of homes in North Carolina. Sylvester Bordeaux, of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing a girl while she slept. Hawaii's congressional delegation stated that the U.S. government allocated $62.5 million for Native Hawaiian education.

Reports that the dual membership of Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith in the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee will end automatically if he does not appear in a banishment hearing on September 3, 2005 according to a Keetoowah official. Reason behind the decision of Smith to contend the banishment plans of the Keetoowahs; Allegations filed against Smith; Background on the conflict between the tribes over trust land, jurisdictional and gaming issues.

The article reports on free museum admission being offered in Cherokee Nation in the U.S. throughout November 2015 in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

A preview is offered for a casino owned and operated by the Cherokee tribe of North Carolina which will be opened in Murphy, North Carolina, as of September 2015.

The article reports that a Cherokee Nation and University of Tulsa study to find whether making changes at home or school reduces asthma among children is seeking 90 Cherokee families to participate.

The article discusses the 102nd annual Fair of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held in Cherokee, North Carolina in October 2014.

The article announces the end of the filing period for candidates who seek offices with the Cherokee Nation tribe in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

The article reports that an annual tradition of donating and delivering supplies to local classrooms in need will be continued by Cherokee Nation Businesses and Cherokee Nation Entertainment.

The article offers information about a guided tour to the Oconaluftee Indian Village located in Cherokee, North Carolina. The tour includes several cultural activities managed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), including canoe making, finger weaving, and wood carving. The event also features mini-series dramas entitled "A Time of War" and about Dragging Canoe, a war chief.

The article announces the recipients of the Cherokee Nation's 2014 State of the Nation Awards including the Cherokee National Treasure Award to John Ross Jr., the Cherokee National Statesmanship Award to Keith Harper, and the Cherokee National Medal of Patriotism Award to Joseph Fourkiller.

The article reports that the legislation of Senator Kenny Alexander to recognize the Appalachian Cherokees was doubted by House Speaker Bill Howell.

The article reports that two bands of the Cherokee Indians will attend an educational program at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. from April 3-5, 2014.

The article reports on the decision of the Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear a case involving the custody dispute of a three-year-old Cherokee Indian girl.

The article states that as per report published on April 12, 2013, North Carolina's Cherokee Indians planned to build a 110 million dollar casino proposed by Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise board in Cherokee County near Murphy.

The article mentions the 100th anniversary of the Cherokee Indian Fair as an agricultural gathering in 2012 in Cherokee, North Carolina.

The article reports that the Cherokee Nation has awarded the Cherokee Medal of Patriotism to war veterans Joeseph Fourkiller, Dwayne Pack and Clyde Donald Southern Jr. for services to the country.

The article reports that Cherokee Nation Roads Department workers have discovered dozens of grave sites in a project near Oklahoma Highway 100.

The article offers advices from Gene Norris, senior genealogist in the Cherokee Family Research Center at the Cherokee Heritage Center, on tracing Cherokee ancestry. Norris recommends to immediately organize one's gather information, make sure to write down every information, and enlist the family elders' help. It mentions the 11th annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference which will be held in Osiyo Training Room at the Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex from June 8-9, 2012.

The article reports that the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council has sworn in new attorney general Todd Hembree to manage the tribe's legal interests.

The article reports that the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear a custody case between Matt and Melanie Capobianco, who adopted a young girl, and the girl's Cherokee father, Dusten Brown, who initially signed a waiver allowing her adoption. Also discussed is the 1978 U.S. Indian Welfare Act, competing South Carolina adoption laws and privacy laws for family courts.

The article reports that the Cherokee Nation is set to go forward with its federal lawsuit against the Cherokee freedmen descendants, which seeks a resolution to include descendants of freed slaves into the Cherokee Nation.

The article provides information on the Cherokkee immersion class offered in conjunction with the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, North Carolina. Carolina graduate students such as Julie Reed had enrolled herself in the course to her with her research on Native institutions. The class, which was originally intended for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to preserve their language, teaches conversational methods to help students learn quickly.

The article discusses the highlights of the 5th Annual Southeast Tribe Festival at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Reservation on September 17-18, 2010. The festival was founded by John Standingdeer Jr. who envisioned to bring greater unity and a greater appreciation of the Indian identity. One of the festival's highlights was the Southern Indian Writers Gathering held at the Museum of Cherokee Indian. It also included traditional dancing, storytelling, games, and traditional food.

The article reports that Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith sought a re-election along with his running mate, Charlie Soap.

The article reports that Tahlequah, Oklahoma-based Cherokee tribe is seeking artifacts for display in its efforts to restore the old Cherooke National Prison, the only penitentiary building in Indian Territory that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The article reports on the second reunion of the Western and Eastern Cherokees held April 2009 at Red Clay State Historic Area, Tennessee. Every reunion held at Red Clay because this is where the last Cherokee Council was held prior to the Removal of 1838. It accounts the removal crisis that year which tried to resolve by the Red Clay Councils.

Information on the meeting of the Tribal Councils of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation in Red Clay, Tennessee on April 17, 2009 is presented. The event focused its discussion the development of resolutions on issues that impact the Cherokee tribe, such as their disapproval on expanding the Macon County Airport. Participants at the gathering include Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Chad Smith, Snowbird Representative Aba Wachacha, and Principal Chief Michell Hicks.

The article focuses on the Cherokee Bear Project of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Economic Development Office in Cherokee, North Carolina. According to Principal Chief of EBCI Michell Hicks, they are working to increase family friendly activities and attractions for visitors as well as learning about their Cherokee history and culture. The bears that are on display includes the "Eagle Dance Bear," the "Harmony of Life," and the "Forefathers."

The article provides information on Trusenia Hester and her passion in belly dancing. It says that Hester enthusiasm for dance started in her grade and high school years. She hails from a family of half Cherokees and half Indian and learned the art of Indian belly dancing at family affairs. Hester states that she considers dancing as therapeutic.

The article reports on the 73th commemoration of the deaths of aviators Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Oklahoma. It is stated that the event was highlighted by a dedication of a stone memorial market to Clem Rogers, father of Will Rogers. Clem was a Cherokee Indian representative on a commission that helped write the state Constitution and Rogers County is named in his honor.

The article reports on Chad Smith's Cherokee Nation annual address in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The address marks the 1839 signing of the Cherokee Constitution. The Cherokee Nation and its businesses now employ more than 6,500 people. By Labor Day weekend 2009, Smith is expecting the number to exceed 8,000.

The article reports that officials from four American Indian tribes prayed in their native languages to bless the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tribal officials stood at the four compass points of the building and offered their blessings to ensure its long-term success. Osage Nation was to the north, Creek Nation was to the south, Cherokee Nation was to the east and an Otoe tribal member representing the Plains Indian was to the west.

The article reports that the Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas has received more than $22 million in damages in its lawsuit against the group's former attorney general, Frank Hernandez, in Texas. According to the author, the group sued Hernandez in 2005 after plans failed for an Indian casino to be built east of Terrell. The author adds that the $22 million judgment includes compensatory and punitive damages against Hernandez.