Principal Chief Chad Smith, Secretary of State Melanie Knight (left) and Speaker Meredith Frailey

 

Mission Statement

 

 

 

The Cherokee Nation Washington Office (CNWO) opened in 2001 to serve as the Cherokee Nation’s Government Relations Office in D.C. Our office acts as the liaison between Cherokee Nation tribal citizens and the United States Congress, U.S. Agencies and Administrative Offices, National Organizations and other Tribal Governments.

 

Cherokee Nation Washington Office is located on Capitol Hill. CNWO is here to serve the Cherokee people. Our office is open to all visitors. We look forward to hearing from you.