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- ↑ Bennett, Brittney (November 16, 2015). "Jordan begins role as Dist. 1 Tribal Councilor". Cherokee Phoenix . Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ↑ "Council of the Cherokee Nation - Tina Glory Jordan". cherokee.legistar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ Chavez, Will (February 24, 2012). "Council confirms its new officers". Cherokee Phoenix . Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Cherokee Nation inauguration scheduled for August 14". Indianz. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ↑ Maupin, Jennifer (2022-12-18). "Cherokee leader named to first US Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee". KTUL. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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- ↑ Hoskin Jr., Chuck (2023-08-13). "New Cabinet Energized to Continue the Progress of Cherokee Nation". Native News Online. Retrieved 2024-09-08.