Cite as: 31 CNCA § 102

Cherokee Nation does hereby officially establish both Cherokee and English as official languages for the tribe. The encouraged use of these languages is as follows:

1. Tribal government. Any tribal citizen may speak in Cherokee or English in communicating with tribal government with regard to any programs or services provided. Any tribal citizen may use either Cherokee or English languages to communicate with the Tribal Council in any officially called meeting of the Council on any occasion on which said person may be recognized to speak.

2. Translation services. In any situation in which translation into English is deemed necessary or appropriate for persons using Cherokee language as defined in subsection (A) of this section, translation services may be provided.

Historical Data

LA 10–91, eff. July 13, 1991.