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The Cherokee Nation continues to process COVID-19 Assistance Payments to its citizens.

As of Tuesday, the Cherokee Nation had submitted payments to over 163,800 Cherokee Nation citizens. The tribe says that equates to $327 million to help in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As said in the past, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. wants you to know that they are dedicated to working daily to ensure that you and your families are safe, supported and have the necessary resources to recover from the pandemic.

If your payment is still pending, the Cherokee Nation asks for your patience. The Cherokee Nation continues to process thousands of the $2,000 payments each week.

$1.8 billion from the federal government was given to the Cherokee Nation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The tribe is devoting 43-percent of the funds for assistance payments to its tribal citizens. All 392,000 Cherokee Nation citizens are eligible for the lump sum payment.

You can register for the payment here.

Further correspondence will be done by email.