First Representative to Congress

Photo Provided: Cherokee Nation Vice President of Government Relations Kim Teehee speaks on how honored she is to be nominated by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. as the first ever nominee to represent the tribe as a delegate in U.S. Congress.

Photo Provided: Cherokee Nation Vice President of Government Relations Kim Teehee speaks on how honored she is to be nominated by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. as the first ever nominee to represent the tribe as a delegate in U.S. Congress.

Chief Hoskin Announces the Appointment of a Cherokee Nation Delegate to Congress

TAHLEQUAH - Chero- kee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. recently announced that the tribe is taking a historic initial step to enact the Cherokee Nation’s treaty right to send a delegate to the U.S. Congress.