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“I am extremely pleased and proud that Stacy Leeds has been selected to be the president of Tulsa University,” said former Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Ross Swimmer. “Her academic background, leadership, and business experiences will serve her and the university very well in the future. Congratulations, Stacy and TU.”

The Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Program, administered through the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, provides financial assistance to victims of violent crime and their families. The program covers unreimbursed expenses related to a crime, including medical and dental care, prescriptions, counseling and rehabilitation, funeral and burial costs, work loss and crime scene cleanup.

Cara Cowan Watts, Cherokee 411 correspondent, sat down with Dr. Corey Still to talk about his difficult health journey so the community could better understand what he has faced and how to support him in the months ahead.

Brandi Ross is a Cherokee Nation citizen and one of the newest correspondents for Cherokee 411. As an At-Large citizen, Brandi is passionate about amplifying the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Cherokee people wherever they may call home. With a background in storytelling, digital content creation, and community engagement, Brandi brings a thoughtful and people-first approach to her reporting.

When we study American history, we find that Cherokee history is already woven into its foundation—shaping laws, treaties, and rulings that still guide federal Indian policy today. From the Indian Removal Act to the rebuilding of a constitutional government in 1839 and the modern affirmation of treaty rights in McGirt v. Oklahoma, this story reveals a legacy of sovereignty that endured every attempt to erase it. Drawing insight from Chad Smith’s Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undau