We encourage all Cherokee Nation citizens to stay engaged with issues that impact them and their communities. One way to stay engaged is by supporting Cherokee Nation’s efforts at the federal level. Cherokees live in every state, and members of Congress representing the districts in which you live need to hear from you. You will find resources on this page that you can use to take action. Whether you live in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, or Los Angeles, California, we need your voice at the federal level to elevate Cherokee issues and causes. We encourage you to use the template letters provided on this page on current issues important to the Cherokee Nation and send them to your senators and representatives.

Send the letters below to your member of the United States House of Representatives and your member of the United States Senate. When you send letters, be sure to send a copy to cherokee-vote@cherokee.org so we can keep track of support. Wado!

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99.5 KB / Created August 2, 2024 / Updated November 19, 2025

Support for the conservation efforts by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect the endangered red wolf through the Red Wolf Recovery Program.

120.2 KB / Created October 29, 2025 / Updated November 19, 2025

See how the federal shutdown affects tribal programs and how Cherokee Nation is responding with $6.75M in emergency food aid and relief for families.

83.8 KB / Created October 28, 2025 / Updated November 19, 2025

Cherokee citizens urged to contact officials to end the shutdown using a template letter that calls for restored funding and honoring Tribal treaty obligations.

118.5 KB / Created November 3, 2025 / Updated November 19, 2025

Urge OK leaders to use surplus funds for overdue SNAP, declare emergency, and protect families facing food insecurity. Template letter available here.

Updated November 22, 2025