April 13th was declared Cherokee Nation Day in Houston, Texas. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation attended the virtual City Council session to accept the Mayoral Proclamation issued to the Cherokee Nation for their actions during the February Freeze (Winter Storm Uri).
During the February Freeze, the Cherokee Nation generously provided much needed water, food, and milk to thousands of Houstonians.
In appreciation of the Cherokee Nation’s efforts in assisting residents of Houston and District G, Council Member Travis welcomed Chief Hoskin to our city to accept the proclamation.
On behalf of the City of Houston, Council Member Travis thanks the Cherokee Nation for their actions during the February Freeze. He also appreciates the Cherokee Nation, who assisted Houston after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Time and time again, their heroic actions have aided the citizens of Houston through the most trying of times.
The Cherokee Nation is the sovereign government of the Cherokee people. It operates under a Constitution with a tripartite government. The Executive Branch consists of the Principal Chief and Deputy Principal Chief and their cabinet members. The position of Principal Chief is popularly elected by Cherokee Nation citizens and serves a four-year term. Laws are enacted by a legislative body, the Tribal Council. Cherokee Nation Tribal Courts are open to every person or entity within the 14-county jurisdiction of the Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Nation’s District Court handles civil, criminal and juvenile matters, while the Supreme Court hears cases of appeals and other matters.
The Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with 385,000 tribal citizens worldwide. More than 140,000 Cherokee nation citizens reside within the tribe’s reservation boundaries in Northeastern Oklahoma, and more than 20,000 live in the State of Texas.
If you are interested in learning more about the Cherokee Nation governance, their culture, history, or language, please CLICK HERE to visit their website.
