The leader of the Cherokee Nation recently discussed his ongoing disputes with Oklahoma’s state government over tribal sovereignty and Native American rights.
Chuck Hoskin Jr., who serves as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, sat down with NPR’s Steve Inskeep to address his current conflicts with Oklahoma’s governor and the broader challenges facing tribal communities nationwide.
The conversation highlighted the continuing tensions between state and tribal governments over issues of sovereignty and self-governance that affect Native American communities across the country.
