From: Tammy Keeter-Miller <tammy-miller@cherokee.org>
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:41 AM
To: Bradley Wagnon <bradley-wagnon@cherokee.org>
Cc: Kevin Stretch <kevin-stretch@cherokee.org>, Dawnena Squirrel <dawnena-squirrel@cherokee.org>
Subject: Extend Deadline for Nominee Packet and Self Pay due to the CORID-19

Our Cherokee word for respect is ᎤᏬᎯᏳᎯ, and the Cherokee Nation is upholding these values by helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, as best we can.

The Cherokee Nation is taking steps to keep our communities safe!

We are extending the deadline for your nominee packets for the CCO Annual Conference of Community Leaders due to the CORID-19.   We have not been asked to postpone the Conference yet, but we would like to mention that it could be a possibility. So that being the case we will extend the deadline for nominee packets and self-pay information until the end of April.  However if you have already sent the information we will keep it and reach out to you after a decision has been made and if we need to adjust your budget page at that time we can.  If you wish to go ahead and submit this information feel free to do so, we would advise you Not to make any flight arrangements at this time.

The Employees at Cherokee Nation and CCO are  working diligently to make sure that our community groups are safe.

The following information from Cherokee Nation Communications may be helpful to organizations as they consider whether or not to postpone large events and meetings.  Many of our organizations are made up of elders, who are at high risk of complications if they contract COVID-19.  Large events should be postponed, and do not meet in any groups larger than 10 people.  We suggest that you consider telephone meetings if possible and not to gather in person.  Social distancing is the best practice, please utilize your digital equipment and if you need any assistance or have questions on the best manner to use the digital equipment please give us a call or send us an email.

Individuals experiencing symptoms (cough, fever and/or difficulty breathing) are encouraged to contact their doctor or the Cherokee Nation COVID-19 call center before going to the hospital, unless it is an emergency situation.  Your doctor or a nurse will give you instructions on what to do when you call.

Individuals who are sick should stay home unless it is an emergency situation.

See the info below for more information:

Please see this message<https://youtu.be/RCiNa8i_LtA> from Chief Hoskin, as it relays to our safety efforts by postponing local meetings and at-large gatherings for the time being.

Administration continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and we will continue to announce any postponements or reschedules on our Cherokee Nation Facebook page.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to email me or any of our CCO Staff.

Kevin Stretch Director CCO – kevin-stretch@cherokee.org

Dawnena Squirrel – Dawnena-squirrel@cherokee.org

Bradley Wagnon  – Bradley-wagnon@cherokee.org

Tammy Miller – tammy-miller@cherokee.org

I would also like to mention to each of you to remember your Elders during this time.  A suggestion that was given to me today, is that you form a phone tree and assign community members to call your Elders and check on them.  Please stay safe and let us know if we can help you in any way.

Tammy Keeter Miller

Manager of Administrative Operations

Cherokee Nation

Community & Cultural Outreach

Tammy-miller@cherokee.org

918-207-4963

918-316-1687

fax 918-458-5632

The Cherokee Nation Community and Cultural Outreach Program is proud to announce the 16th Annual Conference of Cherokee Community Leaders on June 12th and13th, 2020, leading into our Cultural Enrichment activities beginning Sunday, June 14, 2020, going through Tuesday, June 16th, returning home on June 17, 2020. CCO will be bringing together the leaders of all Cherokee communities, including leaders from the 14-county tribal jurisdictional area, as well as the satellite communities, across the United States. Your help is needed to nominate one representative from your organization. Please consider all the following information when selecting a representative. The representative should be: a highly involved organizational decision maker, capable of walking/standing for long periods of time, willing to travel to Oklahoma for a several days, and is a registered Cherokee Nation citizen. CCO will provide travel, meals, and lodging for the conference dates, as well as the cultural enrichment days, for your organization’s official representative. We ask you’re to nominee take back to your board of director’s important information and report on what they have experience and discover. The representative will attend the 16th Annual CCO Conference, which consists of capacity building, cultural and history sessions, and will take place the Tahlequah Cherokee Nation Chota Conference Center. CCO will provide free Airport shuttle on June 11th, 2020. Only three shuttles will be provided, 1) 11:00 am, 2) 1:00 pm and 3) 4:30 pm. Representatives will stay at the Tahlequah Holiday Inn Express & Suites conveniently located at 2142 Mahaney Ave. During the conference and the cultural enrichment activities. Representatives wishing to utilize CCO’s shuttle must arrive nearest midday on Thursday, June 11, 2020, and depart early Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin and First Lady January will host an evening meal at their residence, 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 11th 2020. CCO will provide a free shuttle from the hotel to dinner with the Chief, but it is important for them to contact me prior to making any travel arrangements so that we can clarify dates and times prior to them making travel arrangements. Packets will be mailed for your nominee to complete and return to me no later than March 27, 2020. Sooner if possible. As always, self-pay attendees are welcome! The self-pay attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals. CCO will need to know who will be attending and they will be required to complete a self-pay form. There is no cost to attend the conference but we must account for everyone attending so that accurate quantities of food can be provided. CCO will provide the same shuttle bus service as listed above, and to-from the conference/cultural events. If you have any questions please give me a call or send me an email. Wado! Tammy Keeter Miller Manager of Administrative Operations Cherokee Nation Community & Cultural Outreach E-mail: tammy-miller@cherokee.org Office: 918-207-4963Cell: 918-316-1687

The March Gathering has been cancelled.

Colorado Cherokee Circle March Gathering:

The CoCC will attend the 46^th Denver March Pow Wow, Denver Coliseum 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO on our next gathering date, March 21, 2020.  Here is link to the Denver March Pow Wow http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org/index.htm You will find helpful hints and some rules to follow on the website.  There will be no presentation just a time to enjoy singing and dancing.

Admission is 6 and under free, $7 for one day.  60 and over $3 per day.  Parking is $10 and no in and out privileges on any day.  You will pay at the door.

We can meet in Section 225 at 11 AM to view the Grand Entry for Saturday morning.  Wear your Colorado Cherokee Circle shirt. Vendor booths open 10 AM if you want to buy a souvenir.  There are a lot of vendors at the Pow Wow.

Tocabe’s has Indian Tacos for sale (which is always a long line).  The Coliseum has stands for soda’s, hot dogs, candy and popcorn it you are so inclined.