Support Independent Cherokee Journalism
Keep Journalism Independent
Your donation helps fuel Cherokee storytelling, support community connections, and defend press freedom in Indian Country.
ᎣᏏᏲ Osiyo! If you’ve ever tossed a dollar in a diner’s tip jar to say ‘thanks,’ consider this our virtual version. Every contribution—no matter the size—helps me travel, research, and report the stories that matter to Cherokee people and anyone who cares about Indigenous news.
ᏩᏙ Wado (thank you) for keeping independent Cherokee journalism alive.
Your support helps us:
Cover essential Cherokee stories that mainstream media misses
Connect Cherokee communities across Oklahoma, North Carolina, and beyond
Preserve and share cultural knowledge through authentic storytelling
Maintain editorial independence from outside influence
Support Cherokee-led causes through our community giving program
Choose Your Support Level:
One-Time Support
☕ Coffee Fund - $10
Keeps Cara caffeinated and the camera rolling for those late-night Cherokee video interviews.
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📖 Story Sponsor- $100
Funds one in-depth Cherokee community story.
🏗️ Special Project - $250
Supports a special Cherokee language or cultural content project.
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🤝 Community Event - $500
Powers our community events and interview series.
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🕵️ Major Story Investigation - $1000
Enables deep-dive reporting on important Cherokee issues.
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🔥 Torchbearer - $10,000
Major one-time support for independent Cherokee journalism.
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💰 Pay What You Can - Pass the Mic 🎙️
Every contribution matters, no matter the size
Monthly Support
Sustain Cherokee 411 with ongoing support - cancel anytime
🤎 ☕ 🧋The Coffee Crew - $10/month
A fresh bag o’ beans every month for Cara and the rest of the newsroom gang. Your steady sip-sized support keeps laptops humming, cameras rolling, and our whole Cherokee 411 staff wide-eyed enough to chase the stories that matter. Wado for keeping the crew caffeinated and the coverage flowing!
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💪 Community Connector - $25/month
Helps maintain our weekly newsletter and community features.
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🪶 Heritage Keeper - $50/month
Powers our podcast and Cherokee language content.
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🔥 Story Firestarter 📖 - $100/month
Enables regular in-depth Cherokee community reporting.
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💥🔥Free Press Firekeeper - $250/month
Major monthly support for independent Cherokee journalism.
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Whatever amount, every month, helps power independent Cherokee news.
Monthly supporters can choose to get special recognition in our quarterly donor spotlights and early access to select Cherokee 411 content.
🎯 Where Your Money Goes:
75% - Content creation, reporting, and Cherokee 411 operations
25% - Cherokee-led community causes and cultural preservation initiatives
We believe in transparency. Every quarter, we'll share exactly how donations were used and what Cherokee causes we supported.
Wado for Supporting Cherokee 411
Every contribution - whether it's $10 or $10,000 - helps us tell Cherokee stories with authenticity, independence, and heart. You're not just supporting a news source; you're investing in Cherokee community connection and cultural preservation.
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Donations are not tax-deductible. Cherokee 411 is not a 501(c)(3) organization.
