A Love for Her People: Cultural Preservationist Weynema Smith
A Love for Her People: Cultural Preservationist Weynema Smith Cherokee elder ᏥᎨᏳᎢ Weynema Smith has lived her life according to her grandparents’ teachings. Cherokee lifeways were instilled in her at a young age, and she has never been shy about sharing her knowledge. Her dedication to teaching the Cherokee language and preserving our culture has […]
Shooting Threes with Lexy Keys
Shooting Threes with Lexy Keys Lexy Keys, a humble country girl from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is a standout women’s basketball player at the University of Oklahoma. She tells us what basketball and family mean to her — all while taking it one shot at a time. More Stories Like This
Skadoodlin
Skadoodlin Morgan Thompson is a Cherokee storyboard artist and illustrator, originally from Oklahoma, who combines her knowledge of Cherokee culture and artistic skills to create works including comic books and animated TV shows. We explore what life is like working to make her dreams come true in Los Angeles, California. More Stories Like This
Looking at the Lens Through Lucien
Looking at the Lens Through Lucien During the golden age of Hollywood, one of the leading names in cinematography was that of Lucien Ballard, a Cherokee from Miami, Oklahoma. Lucien spent his early adulthood rising through the ranks of Hollywood and forged a decades-spanning career containing some of the landmark films of his time. From […]
A Citizen of the World: Journalist Sam Ford
A Citizen of the World: Journalist Sam Ford Sam Ford is a well-respected news journalist known for his captivating storytelling in Washington D.C. With more than fifty years of experience, reporting integrity and a charming personality, Sam has become a beloved figure in the United States capital. More Stories Like This
ᏧᎾᏍᏗᎢ ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᎦᏔ: Little Cherokee Seeds
ᏧᎾᏍᏗᎢ ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᎦᏔ: Little Cherokee Seeds With fewer than 2,000 fluent Cherokee speakers today, preserving our language is a challenge. Little Cherokee Seeds is a unique program aiming to increase the number of speakers by surrounding mothers and their babies in the Cherokee language and in our lifeways. More Stories Like This
Tulsa Brass: Greg Fallis and King Cabbage Brass Band
TULSA BRASS: GREG FALLIS AND KING CABBAGE BRASS BAND Greg Fallis is a Cherokee musician making his mark in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city with a rich musical history. As leader of “King Cabbage Brass Band”, Greg is sharing the fun and excitement of New Orleans brass band music with his fellow Tulsans and with the […]
Preserving Our Communities: Mildred Taylor
Preserving Our Communities: Mildred Taylor Mildred Taylor is an award-winning quilter and local historian who is determined to preserve the history of Dwight Mission, a former boarding school for Cherokee children. Through her dedication to family, history, and the craft of quilting she has become a pillar of connection in her community. More Stories Like […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 8, Episode 10
https://vimeo.com/845045812 SEASON 8, EPISODE 10 In this episode, we look back at the administration of Principal Chief Ross Swimmer and learn how he helped lay the groundwork for the Cherokee Nation we know today. Coleman Proctor is not just any rodeo cowboy, he’s a six-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo. We saddle up and […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 8, Episode 9
SEASON 8, EPISODE 9 In this episode, Thaddeus Strassberger is making a name for himself in the wide world of opera. We go backstage to see how he immerses himself in the craft and skill of stage design and direction. Kristin Treager has led a life of twists and turns. We buckle up and go […]
