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A group of former Cherokee Nation Principal Chiefs came together in an effort to spread COVID-19 vaccine awareness. Former chiefs Ross Swimmer, Bill John Baker, Joe Byrd, S. Joe Crittenden, Chad Smith and current principal chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. all spoke in a video on the Cherokee Nations’ Facebook Page. Hoskin Jr. encourage all Cherokee citizens to do their part in fighting COVID-19.

The chiefs say getting vaccinated is a great way to protect tribal elders and preserve the Cherokee language. COVID-19 vaccinations are available at all nine Cherokee Nation health centers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.