The purpose of the Information Center is to provide current and accurate information about CN programs and services to the Cherokee people and the general public. Information is available through the use of computer technology and the Information Center staff, which are centrally located within the Cherokee Nation complex.

The overall goal for the Cherokee FIRST Information Center is to make the Cherokee people and customers feel central to our purpose and essential to our existence here at the Cherokee Nation and it is our goal to provide exceptional customer service to all who set foot into the Information Center. If you would like more information please contact first1@cherokee.org.

Listed are the objectives for the Information Center:

• Distribute the events calendar to all of the 14 counties within Cherokee Nation via Council members, satellite offices and the website.
• Keep current and accurate copies of the Resolutions and Legislative Acts passed through the Tribal Council.
• Working on improving access to genealogy research materials.
• Keep copies of local areas resource directories.
• Update the Resource Directory annually.

Accomplishments to date:

• Created an events calendar of the Cherokee Nation external community activities for each month.
• Ga Du Gi Award implemented.
• Coordinate the Christmas Food Basket Distribution.
• Quarterly meeting with Departmental and Volunteer Ambassadors.
• Recognize outstanding achievement by Cherokee Nation tribal member at Tribal Council meetings.

For more information contact first1@cherokee.org.

The Cherokee Nation Education Corporation (CNEC) is a non-profit corporation, chartered under tribal code of the Cherokee Nation. CNEC welcomes charitable gifts that promote educational attainment. Click here to learn more about the Cherokee Nation Education Corporation.

Community Services

The community coordination portion of Cherokee FIRST serves to help communities help themselves.

Customer Service and Information Center

The information/customer service center houses administrative, legislative and cultural libraries for anyone researching the tribe’s history and organization.

Donations

Are you wanting to donate to the Cherokee Nation?

Gadugi Award

The Cherokee Nation Ga Du Gi Award is established to honor individuals, families, or groups who put the Cherokee People first by engaging in an act or actions, which protect, preserve, and promote the well being and legacy of the Cherokee People. The Ga Du Gi Award recognizes those who ensure the social and cultural vitality of the Cherokee People, our communities, and our Nation. It is intended to celebrate the drive of those who significantly contribute to others by exemplifying the Cherokee way of life.

Genealogy

Many people visit the Cherokee FIRST Center for family research or genealogy. For that reason, a copy of the Dawes Roll, the Emmitt Star Roll and the Guion Miller Roll are available for anyone researching their Cherokee ancestors.

Maps Of Interest

A collection of maps showing the major roads, general Tahlequah and Cherokee Nation complex headquarters

Visitor Center

You are welcome to visit any time.... The Cherokee FIRST center are the people that you would need to talk to. They should have listings of local places to visit.

Volunteer Program

The Volunteer Program is responsible for reporting volunteer activity for the entire 14 county area of Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee National Treasure

The designation of Cherokee men and women as a Master Craftsperson developed in 1988 as a result of the Lost Arts Project. The mission that created the project remains today for the reservation and revival of Cherokee cultural practices that may be lost in the passage from one generation to another.