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The Citizen
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Boxy and rugged returns as Jeep starts teasing all-new Cherokee
Sixth generation moves the STLA platform with a choice of electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion engine options, but seemingly no longer with right-hand-drive. Spied undergoing testing for the first time two months ago, Jeep has disclosed the first official teaser image of the all-new Cherokee ahead of its global unveiling later this year. New everything Set to become the sixth generation, and the first completely new iteration since the infamously panned fifth generation KL went on-sale 11 years ago, the newcomer dispenses with its predecessor's controversial styling for a boxier look and borrowed styling elements from the new Compass. ALSO READ: Next Jeep Cherokee makes debut spy shot appearance More squared off than the KL that rode on the Fiat-developed Compact Wide LWB 4×4 platform, the new Cherokee will reportedly ride on parent company Stellantis' STLA Large foundation and, as confirmed by Jeep, offer fully electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion engine options. Cherokee it is At the same time, it retains the Cherokee name after a much publicised backlash four years ago by the Cherokee National tribal group over alleged racism against the name first used on the original in 1974. 'The best way to honour us is to learn about our sovereign government, our role in this country, our history, culture and language and have meaningful dialogue with federally recognised tribes on cultural appropriateness,' head of the Cherokee Nationa, Chuck Hoskin, told Car and Driver at the time. The discontinued KL Cherokee received extensive backlash for not being a 'proper' Cherokee throughout its nine year production run. Image: Jeep In a statement shortly after, Jeep stated, 'Our vehicle names have been carefully chosen and nurtured over the years to honour and celebrate Native American people for their nobility, prowess and pride. 'We are, more than ever, committed to a respectful and open dialogue with Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr'. RHD off the table? Reportedly on track to be build at the Toluca Plant in Mexico instead of the Belvidere facility in Illinois where the final KL Cherokee departed from in 2023, the new Cherokee will enter production within the coming months and start arriving at dealership before the end of the year. According to a report by Australia's sales Down Under won't be taking place, suggesting right-hand-drive production has having been ruled-out entirely. The automaker's local arm did, however, approve the new Compass from 2026, which could also be the case for South Africa despite no official confirmation from Stellantis South Africa. As it stands, expect more teasers and an official date of reveal for the new Cherokee to emerge over the coming months. ALSO READ: Jeep boss confirms Cherokee's return in 2025 as a hybrid
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cherokee Nation opens new state-of-the-art Jay Head Start facility
JAY, Okla. — Cherokee Nation recently invested $6.5 million into the tribe's youngest citizens in Delaware County. The new state-of-the-art Jay Head Start Center was celebrated on May 22. The Cherokee Nation established its Head Start program in 1978, and has served more than 900 children. 'Not only does this program help kids, but I've also seen it help mothers who've reached for continuing education after seeing what these children need. The first Head Start in Jay was in an old American Legion building, so comparing that structure to this is unmeasurable.' District 10 Councilor Melvina Shotpouch The 9,300-square-foot facility includes office space, a conference room, two Head Start classrooms, a large outdoor playground, and an indoor gross motor room. The gross motor room serves as a shelter during inclement weather with a FEMA-rated tornado shelter. A rooftop garden is also featured in the project. 'Today, our Nation is celebrating a major investment into the future. The Council of the Cherokee Nation will always have the back of our children. We will continue to follow in the steps of our ancestors, who made major investments into education after removal.' Cherokee Nation Council Speaker Mike Shambaugh. 'Studies show that for every $1 invested in Head Start, we see as much as $9 in societal benefits,' said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. He said that an investment by the Cherokee Nation into early childhood education 'signals that our nation's best days are ahead of us, not behind us. ' The Verna D. Thompson Early Childhood Education Act provided funding for the Jay project. In 2024, Chief Hoskin reauthorized the Act with support from the Council of the Cherokee Nation. The legislation doubled the tribe's investment in Head Start construction from $40 million to $80 million to replace or rehabilitate all of the tribe's Head Start centers with new, state-of-the-art facilities. In November of 2024, the tribe celebrated its first project completion under the landmark legislation with the new Nowata Head Start building. Other Head Start facilities completed through the project will include Tahlequah, Stilwell (combining two facilities in the area), Salina, Pryor/MidAmerica Industrial Park, and Kenwood. The federal Head Start program was established in 1965 and is celebrating its 60th anniversary in May 2025. Head Start serves more than 40 million children and families across the U.S., and more than half of the Head Starts in the U.S. are located in rural communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cherokee Nation injects over $3.1 billion into Oklahoma economy
TULSA, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation pumped more than $281 million into the far corner of the state, in Craig, Delaware, and Ottawa counties. The Tribe released its annual report, which shows that it continually expands its economic footprint through employment, labor income, and production of goods and services, adding more than $3.1 billion annually to the Oklahoma economy. The Economic Impact Group, an Oklahoma City-based research team, said the tribe is also one of the largest producers, employers, income providers, and purchasers of regional production in northeast Oklahoma. The total economic output in Ottawa County is nearly $14.1 million, with 114 jobs and $11.4 million in labor income. Craig County's total economic impact is nearly $25.1 million, with 477 jobs, and nearly $23.3 million in labor income. Cherokee Nation's total economic output in Delaware County is nearly $242.2 million, with 1,082 jobs, and $54.7 million in labor income. 'Cherokee Nation's economic impact is more than dollars and data.' Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Hoskin said it reflects the Tribe's deep commitment to the prosperity of the Cherokee people and the communities we call home. During 2023, the fiscal year studied by the economists, the tribe continued its longtime support of increasing education in Oklahoma. The tribal government provided $17.5 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, ensured more than 1,300 Native Americans received vocational training and educational assistance, and provided $7.8 million in contributions of car tag revenues to public schools across northeast Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation also invested $7.4 million to build or expand its child development centers, provided food vouchers to over 10,000 children during summer, and distributed clothing to over 74,000 school-aged children. 'In addition to illustrating where our dollars go across the reservation and how those investments ripple through our communities, this report reminds us just how far each dollar reaches — creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and building a better future for all,' said Hoskin. Cherokee Nation directly and indirectly supports more than 23,000 jobs and $1.2 billion in wages and benefits annually. The tribal government and its businesses purchase more than $536 million in goods and services from local vendors and small businesses in northeast Oklahoma. Economic Impact Group Report Cherokee Nation, the largest sovereign tribal government in the country, provides a wide range of services, including health care, career services, human services, education, and housing. 'Cherokee Nation's $3.1 billion impact is a direct reflection of their roots in northeastern Oklahoma, where they support local businesses through vendor purchases and local communities through grants and economic development partnerships, as well as provide local labor markets with a steady demand for workers,' said Russell Evans, founding partner of the Economic Impact Group. Cherokee Nation funds received through the American Rescue Relief Plan Act generated an additional $189 million impact in Oklahoma. These funds were issued directly to citizens needing hardship assistance or provided to significant programs, including housing construction, community grants, community buildings, employment and vocational training, cultural and language support, first responder efforts, and other priorities. Evans said the nation's strategic use of one-time federal recovery funds is designed to create an additional long-term impact on the region, ensuring even deeper roots and stronger connections for years to come. Cherokee Nation Businesses has contributed $1.2 billion to the tribe over the last decade, paid as a cash dividend supporting vital tribal services and programs. Additionally, gaming at Cherokee Nation casinos has resulted in the tribe paying the state more than $500 million in compact fees since 2005. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cherokee Nation contributes $7.6M to area schools
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA – School districts in Craig, Delaware, and Ottawa counties were just three of the 107 school districts in the Cherokee Nation's 13-county reservation receiving funds from the tribe's Motor Vehicle Tag program. Cherokee Nation contributed $7.6 million to 107 school districts as part of the tribe's 2025 Public School Appreciation Day held on Tuesday with area educators. Delaware County schools were the largest beneficiary in the Four State area, with $538,367.10, followed by Craig County schools, with $177,085.67, and Ottawa County, with $125,093.14. The money awarded to the schools is to be used at their discretion. In past years, school districts have used the funds to cover teacher salaries, upgrade facilities, support operations, expand technology, and bolster school programs. As part of the tribe's Motor Vehicle Tag legislation and compact with the state, the Cherokee Nation allocates 38% of its annual car tag revenue directly to education. The tribe also allocates 20% for roads and bridges and a percentage to law enforcement. 'We made clear from the beginning that we wouldn't cave to demands for a one-size-fits all car tag compact with the state that ignored the unique needs of tribes and overrides tribal sovereignty – and that a fair compact was one that benefitted both the Cherokee Nation and all Oklahomans, and that is evident today as we can support our schools and classrooms.' Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. He said that the Cherokee Nation Motor Vehicle Tag Compact has stood as a model, helping the Cherokee Nation thrive, exercising sovereign rights, and helping neighbors achieve, especially our public schools and youth, who will be our future leaders. The money allocated to school districts is based on the number of Cherokee Nation citizens enrolled. However, the funding benefits all students in each school district. Funding totals by county include the following: Adair County – $581,472.02 Cherokee County – $1,026,519.19 Mayes County – $552,587.28 Muskogee County – $757,002.35 Nowata County – $95,097.45 Osage County – $6,887.90 Rogers County – $743,893.13 Sequoyah County – $664,126.81 Tulsa County – $1,757,525.28 Wagoner County – $294,179.56 Washington County – $273,294.07 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cherokee Nation invests $16M to improve access to cancer care
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation is investing $16 million in two area hospitals earmarked to provide critical cancer care closer to home for Cherokee Nation citizens and others in the region. Cherokee Nation operates the largest tribal health care system in the country, with more than 2 million patient visits annually. American Indian and Alaska Native populations in Oklahoma experience a 36% higher cancer incidence rate and a 73% higher cancer mortality rate compared to the general U.S. population. Limited access to diagnostic services and treatments has historically been a significant challenge for many patients. By partnering with leading healthcare institutions, the Cherokee Nation is taking meaningful steps to tackle these disparities head-on, according to Cherokee Nation data. 'Cherokee Nation Health Services diagnoses nearly 400 new cancer cases per year, and we know that having treatment facilities within 60 miles of our citizens significantly increases their chances of survival,' said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. 'This investment ensures more hope and opportunity for our tribal citizens who need cancer care.' 'These facilities represent more than health care infrastructure – they are a beacon of hope for our families and communities who have long struggled with the devastating effects of cancer,' said Cherokee Nation Health Services CEO and Executive Director Dr. R. Stephen Jones. 'We are proud to lead in advancing health care equity.' Cherokee Nation's $8 million investment in OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center will support the development of its new facility in Tulsa. This expansion will extend the advanced, research-driven care provided at the National Cancer Institute-designated center to residents of northeastern Oklahoma, where cancer mortality rates are among the highest in the state. Patients at the new center will have access to hundreds of clinical trials and innovative cancer treatments, which will significantly improve their outcomes. 'We are grateful for the Cherokee Nation's generosity and for their partnership as we bring the highest level of cancer care and clinical trials to the people of northeastern Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation shares our mission of ensuring that no Oklahoman has to compromise on the care they receive because of their geography. This gift represents a milestone in that effort.' Gary Raskob, Ph.D., OU Health Sciences Senior Vice-President and Provost. Since its opening, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center has collaborated with the Cherokee Nation on initiatives such as lung cancer screenings, which provide early detection for high-risk patients. This new partnership will expand on those existing efforts and help address cancer disparities within tribal communities. Mercy Fort Smith Oncology facilitates more than 25,000 patient visits annually. More than 5,000 residents in the hospital's service area are newly diagnosed with cancer each year. Mercy's expansion of cancer services in Fort Smith will provide high-quality care to thousands of Cherokee Nation citizens in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The tribe's $8 million contribution will support Mercy's capital campaign to create expanded patient access to screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The hospital will more than double the number of oncology and radiation oncology providers, add surgical oncology specialists, incorporate essential technology, and expand patient access. 'Mercy's vision is to keep patients close to home while receiving care, which aligns with the Cherokee Nation's focus and continued investment in the health and well-being of its citizens. Fort Smith and the surrounding communities will benefit for years to come from this collaboration between Mercy and the Cherokee Nation, which will help address the needs of cancer patients by expanding access and enhancing the care that's currently available. We look forward to working together on a common goal: to improve the overall health and quality of care for local residents.' Ryan Gehrig, Mercy Arkansas Communities president 'These new facilities will be a lifeline for families who want to stay close to their communities while receiving care,' said Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Bryan Warner. He said more treatment options on or near our reservation would benefit Cherokee citizens and the surrounding rural communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
