While we celebrate America for its accomplishments on its 250th birthday, it’s important not to forget a rather ugly scar on ...

The Cherokee Nation has unveiled plans to open the first tribally operated film education program: The Cherokee Film Institute. Launched through its filmmaking arm Cherokee Film, CFI is a 120-hour ...

Duke will offer a series of Cherokee language courses this fall, marking the first time an Indigenous language will be taught at the University. Announced July 23, the course series begins in fall ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

TULSA, Okla. — Lillian Charles sang on stages before, but she shared her talents on a parade float for Tulsa's eighth annual Native American Day celebrations. The young Cherokee woman represented ...