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We encourage all Cherokee Nation citizens to stay engaged with issues that impact them and their communities. One way to stay engaged is by supporting Cherokee Nation’s efforts at the federal level. Cherokees live in every state, and members of Congress representing the districts in which you live need to hear from you. You will find resources on this page that you can use to take action. Whether you live in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, or Los Angeles, California, we need your voice at the federal level to elevate Cherokee issues and causes. We encourage you to use the template letters provided on this page on current issues important to the Cherokee Nation and send them to your senators and representatives.

Send the letters below to your member of the United States House of Representatives and your member of the United States Senate. When you send letters, be sure to send a copy to cherokee-vote@cherokee.org so we can keep track of support. Wado!

Downloads

  • Federal Government Shutdown & Cherokee Nation Response
    See how the federal shutdown affects tribal programs and how Cherokee Nation is responding with $6.75M in emergency food aid and relief for families.
  • Template Letter to End the Federal Government Shutdown
    Cherokee citizens urged to contact officials to end the shutdown using a template letter that calls for restored funding and honoring Tribal treaty obligations.
  • Red Wolf Conservation Efforts
    Support for the conservation efforts by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect the endangered red wolf through the Red Wolf Recovery Program.
  • Template Resolution in Support of Cherokee Nation’s Delegate
    Template Resolution in Support of Cherokee Nation’s Delegate to Congress for Tribal Organizations, Tribes, City Councils, etc.
  • Delegate to Congress
    Template to show support for Cherokee Nation exercising its treaty right to a Delegate to Congress.
  • Indian Child Welfare Act
    Template to show support for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
  • Indian Arts/Crafts Letter to Congress
    Template to show support for Congress to strengthen the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act ensuring artists are citizens of federally recognized tribes.