What do I need to enroll?

When submitting your application for Tribal Enrollment, please include a copy of your birth certificate; birth and death certificates for your ancestors, your application completed front and back (make sure it is legible, illegible applications will be returned).

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How much does it cost?

The application fee is $60.00 per applicant.

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Where do I find birth or death certificates?

To find Birth and Death Certificates, please call the State Department of Vital Statistics of that particular person.

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Do you accept old bible records?

Yes, we do accept old bible records.

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Can I enroll into the Western Cherokee Nation if I'm already a member of another tribe?

If you are already a member of another tribe then you can not enroll into the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri, it is illegal to be enrolled into more than one tribe.  If you wish to enroll into the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri you must first contact your current tribe orally and acquire a written statement of departure from them.  Once you have contacted said tribe, you must send in the letter of departure from that tribe to us to place on file.  You then may enroll into the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri by completing the application process.

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I've already mailed my application, when should I know something?

Once you have mailed your application, take note of the date in which you mailed it.  The application process can take up to 90 days.  You will be notified by mail if an error or more information is needed.

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It's been 90 days and still have not received any notice, who do I contact?

If it has been past 90 days then please contact the Secretary.

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I hear there is a membership fee, what is this for?

Yes there is a membership fee.  The fee is $10.00 per person above the age of 18 in each household.  This fee is used to help the office operate efficiently.  This fee is only paid once a year.

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I already have a card but it's blue not green, am I still a member?

If you have a membership card that is any other color besides green, then no you are not a member of the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri.  We do not issue any other color of card. 

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I lost my card, does it cost anything for a replacement?

There is a $10 charge for a replacement card for a lost card.  What you must do is send a letter of request to the office, include in the letter your birth date, social security number and enrollment number for verification.

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What kind of benefits do you offer?

Currently we do not have any benefits to offer as we are not yet a Federally Recognized tribe.  However we are working towards that goal.  Yet some states do honor the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri cards for education and other benefits. 

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I'm planning on going to college, do you have any scholarship programs?

The Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri does not have any personal scholarships to offer just yet.  However, you can take your enrollment card to your local college Administration or Financial Aid Offices and request information on Native American Scholarships.  Also Microsoft owner Bill Gates has a website up with information on Minority Scholarships.

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What colleges will accept my enrollment card?

We are not totally sure on a lot of colleges that will accept the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri enrollment card.  You can ask your local college Administration.  Yet we are told that a lot of colleges in Kansas, Michigan, and various other states will accept the cards.  But again you should ask the Administration of that particular college you wish to enroll into.

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My enrollment card is wrong, who do I notify for the necessary corrections?

For card corrections please contact the Secretary.

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I would like to speak to someone regarding my blood quantum?

For all inquiries regarding your blood quantum, please contact the Chief.

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I signed up for the Western Cherokee Newsletter and haven't received any yet?

For newsletter subscriptions please contact the Secretary.

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I ordered some apparel from the website, who do I contact to find out about the shipping?

Please contact Cafepress.com for you ordering inquiries.

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I have some questions regarding the website.

For all questions, comments, suggestions regarding this website.  Please contact the Webmaster.  NOTE: any submissions regarding genealogy research inquiries will not be answered.  IronEagle does not research genealogy.

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I would like to know more about your tribe.

To learn more about the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri please read our History section of this site.  If you have already read that section please feel free to email the Chief for more information.

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Do you offer ordering items over a secured internet network?

Our products are printed and mailed from Cafepress.com.  All orders are secure.  However, to order from our online store you must have a credit/debit card.

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Are you affiliated with any other tribes?

No we are not affiliated with any other tribes. The faction that split from us to form their own group is in no way affiliated with us.  They may have the same name as us, but again no affiliation!

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Is there any Cherokee events such as pow wows happening soon?

If there are any pow wows that we know of the event, date and time will be listed under the Events section of this website.

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How do I get directions to the Tribal Headquarters, I would like to visit.

We have an online map under a few of the pages of this site.  Check the Events page and/or the Contact page for directions.  If you need further assistance feel free to call us at (870) 239-5174 or send us an email.

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I would like to donate to the Western Cherokee Nation how do I do that?

If you would like to donate clothing and/or funds to the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri please feel free to do so.  If you do decide to make a donation of funds please do so with check or money order do not send cash.  Make the check payable to:

Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri

P.O. Box 1327

Paragould, AR 72450

Also be sure to memo the check or money order as a donation.  All donations will be deposited into the Recognition Fund.

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Are donations to the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri tax deductible?

Yes all donations made to the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri are tax deductible.

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How long will it be before the Western Cherokee Nation will be Federally Recognized?

Unfortunately we are unable to answer this question at this time.  As it could take to any date before we gain Federal Recognition.  However we are working hard on acquiring Federal Recognition and we will not give up.

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After the Western Cherokee Nation is recognized will I still be able to enroll?

After the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri is Federally Recognized and you are still not a member, no you can not enroll at that time because the rolls will be closed.  However, immediate family to current members will still be able to enroll if they are not at that time.  There is no cross enrollment however.  Your parents must be enrolled in order to enroll yourself.

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I heard that Chief Lola Smith Scholl is no longer the Principal Chief, is that true?

This is False, Chief Lola Smith Scholl is still the Principal Chief of the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri and she is working hard at helping the members and newcomers to the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri.  The Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri was incorporated in 1998 with members dating as far back as the 1700's - 1800's.  It was a Tribe and then the Tribe was incorporated in 1998 for it's tax benefits.

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Is there a Council person in my area that I can talk to?

Please contact the office regarding Council person information.

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I would like to help the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri.

Call us at (870) 239-5174 and speak to a member of the staff about what you can do to help.  Or feel free to email us.

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I read that the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri name has changed, is that true?

No that is not true.  The Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri has not changed.  There is a group out called the "Western Cherokee" that claim to be us, this is not true.  The "Western Cherokee" have no affiliation with the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri in any shape, form or fashion.

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When I did a search for your website, another so called "official" website titled "Western Cherokee" came up. Are they affiliated with you?

Again as stated in the previous question, the "Western Cherokee" do not have any affiliation with the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri.  They were involved a recent court hearing regarding the Nation and it's records.  However, the true victor was the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri, whose official Tribal Headquarters are located at 200 North Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450.  To read the court documents please click here.  The Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas and Missouri is in no way affiliated with Jerry Summers and John Watson's group calling themselves "Western Cherokee".  Again see the Court Order Documents link above for more insight.

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