TULSA, OK – The Cherokee Nation officially opened the North Tulsa Community Center, providing a dedicated space for Cherokee citizens to gather, share Cherokee culture and resources. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and tribal leaders joined Cherokee citizens of the North Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization (NTCCO) to celebrate the completion of the $2.2 million facility.
The 10-acre property, formerly Greater Sunrise Baptist Church, was purchased by Cherokee Nation in February 2024 and has undergone extensive renovations to serve the community.
“This is a new chapter of the Cherokee Nation’s development in North Tulsa, certainly not the last chapter,” said Chief Hoskin. “This North Tulsa Community Center demonstrates that when there is a need in the Cherokee Nation, we will do our best to meet it. Together, with the North Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization we have gotten a lot accomplished.”…