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!

Downloads

Delegate to Congress

38.9 KB / Created October 2, 2020 / Updated March 22, 2024

Template to show support for Cherokee Nation exercising its treaty right to a Delegate to Congress.

Indian Arts/Crafts Letter to Congress

47.9 KB / Created March 30, 2023 / Updated March 22, 2024

Template to show support for Congress to strengthen the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act ensuring artists are citizens of federally recognized tribes.

Indian Child Welfare Act

119.2 KB / Created October 2, 2020 / Updated March 22, 2024

Template to show support for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Protect Oklahoma’s Voter‑Approved Medicaid Expansion

91.7 KB / Created April 14, 2026 / Updated May 11, 2026

Template letter urging Oklahoma state legislators to reject attempts to undo voter‑approved Medicaid Expansion and safeguard healthcare access statewide.

Red Wolf Conservation Efforts

99.5 KB / Created August 2, 2024 / Updated August 2, 2024

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

SCIA discussion draft

70.5 KB / Created March 30, 2023 / Updated March 22, 2024

To amend the Act of August 27, 1935, with respect to Indian, Native American, and Alaska Native products, and for other purposes.

Template for supporting NAVRA

52.2 KB / Created October 14, 2021 / Updated March 22, 2024

Template to show support for the Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA), H.R. 5008.

Template Resolution in Support of Cherokee Nation’s Delegate

160.4 KB / Created December 17, 2020 / Updated March 22, 2024

Template Resolution in Support of Cherokee Nation’s Delegate to Congress for Tribal Organizations, Tribes, City Councils, etc.

Updated August 23, 2026