Cherokee Nation Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Cherokee Nation
Mission: The Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting its inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language, and values, and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens.
Founded: The Cherokee Nation government was re-established with a constitution on September 6, 1839, after the Indian Removal Act led to the relocation of the Cherokee people to present-day Oklahoma.
Key People:
- Principal Chief: Chuck Hoskin Jr.
- Deputy Chief: Bryan Warner
- Acting Marshal: Daniel Mead (effective January 1, 2025)
Headquarters: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
Number of Employees: Approximately 11,000
Revenue: No specific revenue data available; however, the Cherokee Nation had over a $2.16 billion economic impact on the Oklahoma economy in fiscal year 2018.
What is the Company Known For: As the sovereign tribal government of the Cherokee people, the Cherokee Nation is known for being the largest tribe in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens worldwide. It provides a wide range of services, including health and human services, education, housing, economic and infrastructure development, and environmental protection.
Products
What Products Do They Offer: Services rather than tangible products. These include:
1. Early Childhood Education: Through the Head Start Program, providing education, health, and nutrition services.
2. Health Services: Comprehensive healthcare services through the largest health system in Indian Country.
3. Cultural Preservation: Language programs and cultural arts.
High-level Description of the Product:
- Early Childhood Education: State-of-the-art facilities and programs under the Verna D. Thompson Early Childhood Education Act.
- Health Services: Providing essential medical, dental, and mental health services to tribal members.
- Cultural Preservation: The Gadugi Portal and cultural centers for language and heritage promotion.
Key Features:
- Educational Programs: Modern classrooms, storm shelters, and eco-green roofs at the Head Start Centers.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Addressing rare diseases, extensive medical facilities, and support programs.
- Cultural and Language Promotion: Language learning opportunities and cultural celebrations.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
1. Nowata Head Start Center: Opened a state-of-the-art facility costing $7.3 million.
2. Wilma P. Mankiller Park: Breaking ground on a new $10 million, 15-acre park in honor of former Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller.
3. Small Business Lending: Awarded $86 million in federal funding for Native-owned small business lending.
New Products Launched: No new products, but expansions of services such as the Head Start Program and new park developments.
New Features Added to Existing Products: The Head Start Center features new eco-efficient facilities, storm shelters, and comprehensive early childhood education tools.
New Partnerships: Partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the State Small Business Credit Initiative for small business lending advancements.
Note: "No information is available" for certain fields due to a lack of explicit data in the provided information.
