The Cherokee Nation has hit 450,000 citizens.

 The Cherokee Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States; the tribe has processed a record number of citizen applications since COVID-19. Cherokee Nation Tribal Registrar Derrick Vann says as many as 3,000 to 5,000 applications were being processed per month, but the tribe is back to working on current applications.

 Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says COVID-19 showed that there is a great need in terms of broadband, food insecurities and vital services that Cherokee people need. He says with engaged citizens, it's a sign that the Cherokee Nation government is strong and focused where it should be, continuing to be an important force for economies, education, health care, and quality of life.

 For Cherokee Nation citizenship, an individual must prove direct lineage to an ancestor on the Dawes or Freedmen Roll. To contact the Registration office call 918-453-5058.