# Cherokee Nation

Government · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

The sovereign government of the Cherokee people, based in Tahlequah. Its entrepreneurship support includes the Small Business Assistance Center and the [Cherokee AcceleratHER Fellowship](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cherokee-accelerather) with [the University of Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/university-of-tulsa).

**For example:** A Cherokee [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) follows the Nation's published business services and founder fellowship.

Official site: <https://www.cherokee.gov>

## Connects to (3)

- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Cherokee AcceleratHER Fellowship](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cherokee-accelerather): A fellowship co-created by the University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Cherokee Nation.
- [Cherokee Nation Small Business Assistance Center](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cherokee-small-business-assistance-center): A Cherokee Nation service offering Native-owned businesses guidance, coaching and routes to capital.

## Sources

- <https://cherokee.gov/about-the-nation/>
- <https://www.cherokee.gov/life-events/building-a-business/>
- <https://sites.utulsa.edu/cie/accelerather/>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cherokee-nation