ᎤᏂᎬᏫᏳᎯ ᎠᏂᏯᎥᎢ

Directs the expenditure of $2.3M in funds available under the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act, consistent with the FY2026 spending framework

Directing the renaming of the Cherokee Nation Senior Nutrition Program to the Cherokee Nation Elder Nutrition Program, and expanding it by utilizing PHWFA funds

Outlining the approved annual spending framework under the Public Health and Wellness Fund for fiscal year 2026.

Declaring an emergency due to federal SNAP lapse, allocating funding for food aid, WIC support, and direct payments to impacted citizens.

To transmit, consistent with proposed legislation, a plan endorsed by the Cherokee National Historical Society for a replacement Cherokee Heritage Center.

Authorizing and directing the expenditure of PHWFA surplus funds on specified capital projects, and specified staffing and contract services.

Directing PHWFA funded improvements to sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and lighting at Cherokee Nation owned community buildings