Cherokee Nation celebrates new Stilwell rental housing for Cherokee elders | News [Video]

STILWELL, Okla. — Cherokee Nation leaders joined Stilwell community officials for a move in celebration yesterday to mark the completion of six new one-bedroom single rental units for Cherokee elders. 

The new rental housing units were funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Housing Block Grant. 

New residents of the home were on hand for the celebration 

“I was so excited to hear I got this unit,” said Vicki Pathkiller of Stilwell. “It’s truly a blessing.” 

“I don’t know if I’ve ever been there before, but I might be on cloud nine today,” said Isaac Goodrich of Stilwell. “I’m really thankful. The first thing I’ll do is arrange my furniture and grab some chairs to sit outside on the different porches.” 

The project is part of Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner’s historic housing initiatives ongoing across the tribe’s reservation. 

“I’m extremely proud to celebrate this project for Cherokee elders,” said …