Cherokee Nation Court

09/25/2026

09/11/2026

Please join us in recognizing Justice Dobbins and his distinguished career of public service.

A Tahlequah resident, Justice Dobbins earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa. He served more than 20 years as Associate District Judge for Cherokee County and previously served as an Assistant District Attorney from 1991–1994.

Justice Dobbins serves on the Cherokee Nation’s five-member Supreme Court. We are honored to recognize his experience, dedication, and continued service to the Cherokee people and the administration of justice.

09/11/2026

Meet Justice Amy E. Page

Justice Amy E. Page earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa in 1997 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2000. She has practiced law since 2000 in the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Throughout her legal career, Justice Page has been frequently published in law journals and has served as a speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Before becoming a Justice, she served the Cherokee Nation as a full-time District Court Judge and as a court-appointed attorney in juvenile deprived, adoption, and guardianship cases.

Justice Page brings a wealth of legal experience and dedication to public service to the Cherokee Nation judiciary.

09/10/2026

Today, September 10, is World Su***de Prevention Day.

A simple conversation, a listening ear, or a moment of compassion can make a difference. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

📞 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and connect with trained crisis counselors 24/7.

💙 You are not alone. You matter. Help is available.

09/10/2026

📢 Looking for the Cherokee Nation Code?

The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council now offers a new, easily searchable online Code, making it easier than ever to access Cherokee Nation laws.

🔎 Visit the site today and explore the Code for yourself:

https://cherokeenationcouncil.com/tribal-code/

Check it out, bookmark the page, and share this valuable resource with others!

09/10/2026

Step back into Cherokee history at the Cherokee National Prison in Tahlequah!

Built in 1875, the prison once housed some of the most hardened criminals in Indian Territory. Today, this unique interpretive site explores the history of Cherokee law and order, crime and punishment, law enforcement, and life at the National Prison.

A fascinating look at an important chapter of Cherokee Nation history!

09/10/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞! Join us Wednesday, October 7 for our Rare Disease Summit at Cherokee Nation Health Services at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Clinic in Community Rooms ABC. 🦓 💗

Rare diseases affect an estimated 1 in 10 Americans, including Cherokee citizens. These diseases are defined as any condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., and there are currently more than 7,000 of known rare diseases.

For the full list of breakout sessions and more information, visit: https://www.cherokee.gov/rare-disease-summit/

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=p5A0iAdBRUyBtJqBczStWqnOeqeRzAtOmaXNfGKftuVUNzk2V0xPQlBaQkZQQ1NEUkpUV1ZTMUhEWi4u&route=shorturl

09/10/2026

Justice Tina Glory-Jordan, who has also served the Cherokee Nation as a tribal councilor, district court judge and delegate to the 1999 Cherokee Nation Constitutional Convention.

Glory-Jordan has served with every chief of the Cherokee Nation since the 1980s. She operated her own law firm in Tahlequah for 42 years and served as legal counsel for the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation. She is also a former gaming commissioner and served on the Tribal Council from 2007-15.

09/09/2026

Did You Know?

More than 45 years ago, Congress recognized a fundamental truth: there is no resource more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian tribes than their children.

The Indian Child Welfare Act reflects the importance of protecting Native children while preserving their connection to their families, tribes, culture, and heritage. Cherokee Nation courts remain committed to upholding these principles and recognizing that our children are the future of our people.