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The Cherokee Nation Education Corporation (CNEC) is a non-profit corporation, chartered under tribal code of the Cherokee Nation. Its mission is to provide educational assistance to Cherokee tribal members and to revitalize the language, history and culture of Cherokee people. The US Internal Revenue Service recognizes CNEC as a 501c3 corporation making contributions tax-deductible for the year in which they are made.
The Corporation primarily supports the revitalization of its culture through the Cherokee language which is the highest priority of the tribe. Following are examples of CNEC's work in Cherokee Nation.
CNEC provides higher education scholarships in selected Oklahoma high schools through several designated memorial scholarships. CNEC also provides a scholarship to students preparing to become classroom language immersion teachers. These young people would be less likely to pursue their higher education goals without a scholarship from CNEC.
The Cherokee National Youth Choir has been awarded two prestigious Native American Music Awards. The Choir performs for numerous local, state and national events made possible through contributions to CNEC.
The Cherokee National Warriors Memorial was recently dedicated to remind us of the many freedoms that our service men and women safeguard for us all.
In the spirit of ga-du-gi, we encourage you to support the work of CNEC. Working together to create a better quality of life for Cherokee individuals, families and communities is our honor and privilege.
All contributions are used to promote CNEC's mission including those specifically designated. In additional to cash donations, memorial gifts or scholarships, CNEC welcomes planned gifts from the proceeds of wills, trusts, investments, life insurance, and personal property.
or a tax deductible contribution that will enrich the well being of Cherokee citizens and their communities, mail your check to Cherokee Nation Education Corporation, PO Box 948 , Tahlequah , OK 74465 . Please call Margaret Peake Raymond at (918) 453-5420 or email cnec@cherokee.org if you have questions or would like to discuss further your interest in making a contribution.
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