Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health is making an impact on Cherokee families with programs that focus on education, prevention and medication-assisted recovery to end opioid misuse in Indian Country.

The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council approved a budget increase for the Marshal Service Monday as part of an operating budget modification during the April legislative meeting.

The Cherokee Nation will host its 14th annual Traditional Native Games competition Saturday, April 20, at Carl Albert State College in Sallisaw. Competitions include a cornstalk shoot, Cherokee marbles and horseshoes, which all start at 10 a.m., with the hatchet throw and blowgun starting at 11 a.m. and chunkey at 12 p.m. Registration is held 30 minutes before the start time of each game.

Cherokee Nation language technology specialist Wade Blevins has been appointed to an Oklahoma State Department of Education language advisory team.

The Cherokee Nation continues its effort to enroll Cherokee children for SoonerCare during an event April 10 at Sam Hider Health Center in Jay.

The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Clothing Assistance Program. The tribe’s clothing voucher program helps Cherokee families purchase new clothes for school-aged children for the upcoming school year.

The Cherokee Nation recently made a contribution of $30,000 to three Adair County law enforcement agencies.

Cherokee Nation hosts several events during the month of April, including jewelry classes with Wolf Walker at the Cherokee Arts Center and the 48th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale reception.