Defending our health and future at the highest levels of government

Protecting Cherokee Nation’s sovereignty requires constant vigilance, particularly in ensuring the federal government upholds its solemn trust responsibilities to provide for the health and well-being of our people. Our unique nation-to-nation relationship demands direct engagement, and recently, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for our communities at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ 27th annual Tribal Budget Consultation.