A Long-Awaited Apology: Steps Toward Healing for Indigenous Communities
On tribal lands this past Friday, President Joe Biden issued a long-overdue apology on behalf of the United States for policies that...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Mar 252 min read
Special Message from CN Tribal Council Rep. Julia Coates
Special Referendum to Call Constitutional Convention " On March 11, the Tribal Council affirmed a special referendum on whether or not to...
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Feb 2, 20235 min read
The Stomp Dance: A First-hand Perspective on Cherokee Tradition.
The role and explanation of Cherokee religion and spirituality. What is it? Were the Cherokee religious?
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Nov 10, 20225 min read
Indigenous food is booming: A Traditional Perspective on Corn
Indigenous food is booming, and the rediscovery of native foods has piqued the interest of chefs and restaurants around the country. On...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Sep 28, 20223 min read
The Cherokee Language in the 21st Century
Welcome, all, to a new age in human history! Between 2022 and 2032, the United Nations General Assembly declared the next ten years as...
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Cherokee Stories and the Mischievous Adventure: The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting
“It’s duck season. No, it’s Rabbit season! Duck season. No, Rabbit!” (BOOM), and there goes the duck. For many of us, Looney Toons was a...
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Aug 23, 20224 min read
Why the Cherokee Know How to play stickball: ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᏣᏂᎩᏔᎭ ᎤᎾᎳᏍᎦᎵᏗᎢ
It is that time of year again, the season of the Cherokee Nation Festival is around the corner and that means it is time for a good ol’...
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Aug 9, 20224 min read
Cherokee Stories and the Birth of a New World: The First Fire
The eternal flame is a breath of life that is never ending, an inextinguishable warmth, or a symbol of an undying identity. For, even...
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ᏙᏧᏩ Sean Sikora
Jul 26, 20224 min read
Cherokee Stories and a forgotten Litterature: How the Otter Lost its Coat
Guest Blogger Sean Sikora disccuss
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Apr 15, 20221 min read
At Large Events to Resume in Person
The first meetings with the Chief, At Large Councilors, and other CN personnel will occur throughout northern and central California in...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Oct 9, 20211 min read
Mt. Hood Cherokee Newsletter-Talking Leaves
September 2021
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Dec 17, 20191 min read
ᎣᏏᏲ Osiyo!
ᎣᏏᏲ Osiyo to all of the #CherokeeNation At-Large communities. Have you said #Osiyo today? #CherokeeChallenge
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Nov 14, 20191 min read
L.A. addresses American Indian Homeless Issue
Los Angeles County is home to the largest population of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) in the United States.
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Oct 8, 20190 min read
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Sep 30, 20190 min read
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Sep 11, 20191 min read
#CherokeeChallenge Lesson 1
Started by two former Cherokee immersion students, the #CherokeeChallenge is aimed at helping people speak #Cherokee everyday. Regardless...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Sep 11, 20191 min read
#CherokeeChallenge Lesson 2
The second Cherokee syllabary lesson for beginners. Each week there will be new lessons with videos flashcards, music and more. Are you...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Jul 21, 20191 min read
ᏣᎳᎩ ᏅᏓᏗᏎᏍᏗ Cherokee Calendar
The Cherokee calendar is defined by the seasonal round of ceremonies practiced by the Cherokee people. Although a modern calendar year...
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Kimberlie Gilliland
Jul 17, 20191 min read
Cherokee Green Corn Ceremony
For the Cherokee corn (maize) was one of our most important foods. Therefore, corn also plays an important part in our ceremonial life....
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