'By the people, for the people': Cherokee Nation tribal council opposes Inola Smelter

'By the people, for the people': Cherokee Nation tribal council opposes Inola Smelter

2 News has been covering the story surrounding a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, for quite some time.Many residents have spoken out about how they are concerned about their natural resources and how the smelter would affect them.Even people from outside of the community have decided to stand up for the same cause.The Cherokee Nation's Tribal Council met on Thursday to discuss a resolution that would officially express their stance …

Cherokee Nation considers vote opposing Inola smelter project - Oklahoma Energy Today

The Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation is preparing to vote on a proposed resolution to oppose the $4 billion aluminum smelter in Inola. The Cherokee Nation Rules Committee voted unanimously in support of a resolution formally opposing the controversial aluminum smelter. The Tulsa Flyer reported three council members, Joe Deere, Johnny Kidwell and Julia […]