Voices Unfading: Cherokee Teacher Edna Sue Thompson
Edna Sue Thompson has spent her life preserving the Cherokee language. Today, as she battles dementia, her devotion to the language remains.
Echoes of the Ancestors: Oakhill Stickball
The Cherokee community of Oakhill is finding comradery and cultural connection through the traditional Native American game of stickball.
Keeping the Fire Alive
Steve Daugherty is a humble man dedicated to preserving our traditions and language.
Weaving Words and Wampum: Cherokee History with Karen Coody Cooper
Cherokee history is rich and complex, much like the career of author and artist Karen Coody Cooper.
Cooking Up Tradition with Charles Hopkins Smith
Nothing brings people together quite like good food, and no one knows this better than Cherokee Nation citizen Charles Hopkins Smith.
Cut From a Different Cloth: Wendell Cochran
Sometimes you have to travel back home to find your true calling. This was the case for Wendell Cochran, Cherokee National Treasure for Traditional Clothing.
ᏏᏓᏁᎸ ᎤᎵᏍᎨᏓ Family Matters: Kathy Van Buskirk
Cherokee National Treasure Kathy Van Buskirk is renowned for her intricate, colorful basketry. Rooted in her community of Moody, Oklahoma, she is deeply committed to family and culture and passing her knowledge down to future generations.
ᎠᎦᎵᏏᎦ: Music with a Cherokee Twist
Country musician Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey shows the richness of the Cherokee language through his beautiful original songs. Written and performed entirely in Cherokee, Chuj’s music reaches ears that may have never heard the language, while bringing pride to our Native speakers who live immersed in the language every day.
Rolling Resilience: Roller Derby Coach Krispy Glass
Rolling Resilience: Roller Derby Coach Krispy Glass Living outside of the Cherokee Nation Reservation has not stopped Kristina “Krispy” Glass from maintaining connection to her Native American roots. As a coach for Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, Krispy has formed relationships with tribal citizens from all over the world. Her roller-skating journey is a testament to […]
Talking Gourds: Cherokee National Treasure David Scott
Talking Gourds: Cherokee National Treasure David Scott David Scott is a Cherokee National Treasure devoted to preserving our culture through language education and artistic expression. As a first-language speaker, David passes on his linguistic knowledge through community-based classes throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation. His art also incorporates Cherokee language and cultural motifs through a unique […]
