In his American Rescue Plan, President Biden provided $1.8 billion of federal support for the tribe, which they are free to spend as they see fit. How will the Cherokee Nation stimulus checks be funded? The Cherokee Nation’s 392,832 citizens will each receive a $2,000 stimulus check, split into two $1,000 direct payments over two years, after the tribe’s governing council voted resoundingly in favour (16-1) of authorising the stimulus checks. “Year after year, the dollars from the tribe’s car tag compact serve as a lifeline to local school districts that are struggling financially to meet the educational needs of our youth.”Ĭherokee Nation Gives Districts $5.4M on Public Education Appreciation DayĬherokee tribe sends $5.On Thursday Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, the leader of the Cherokee Nation, signed legislation that will provide an additional round of stimulus checks to citizens of the Oklahoma-based tribe. “The Cherokee Nation, by providing these annual funds, has once again proven to be an invaluable partner to public education in northeast Oklahoma,” Principal Chief Bill John Baker said in a press release. The money comes from the sale of car tags to Cherokee citizens. In related Cherokee Nation news, the tribe shared $5.4 million with schools in northeastern Oklahoma.

Since 2004, when voters approvedĬlass III gaming, tribes have shared more than $1.25 billion.

Overall, tribes paid more than $133.9 million to the state in fiscal year 201, an increase of 1.44 percent from the prior year, according to the report. Tribes also pay 10 percent of the monthly net win from table games.Īccording to the Oklahoma Gaming Compliance Unit's latest report, the Cherokee Nation paid more than $15.5 million in fiscal year 2017, up from nearly $15.3 million in the year prior. For the first $10 million in revenue, they pay 4 percent, and for the next $10 million, the payment is 5 percent.įor revenues greater than $20 million, the payment is 6 percent. Tribes are required to share revenues with the state as part of their Class III gaming compacts. Jamie Hummingbird, the director of the tribe's gaming commission, said at a recent meeting with tribal council members, The Phoenix reported.

“We paid just a little over $19 million surpassing last year I think by about $800,000.” The tribe shared a little over $19 million in revenues with the state last year, The Cherokee Phoenix reported. Gaming continues to be good business for the Cherokee Nation and the state of Oklahoma.

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