Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery ...

The tribe's council will consider a resolution that seeks to change the tribe’s name.

Sat, February 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM UTC Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With ...

Sen. Markwayne Mullin would be the second Native cabinet secretary and some Native leaders say that is important to them.

The Cherokee Nation is turning to bricks and mortar to solve a stubborn hiring problem, rolling out new housing in Tahlequah as a way to recruit and hang on to workers in hard-to-fill jobs. Tribal ...

Citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are reacting to a resolution to change the tribe's official name to "Eastern Cherokee Nation." ...

A proposed name change for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been put on hold after the Tribal Council unanimously voted to withdraw the resolution.

“Bro. His name is MARKWAYNE,” noted one observer.