Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 8
https://vimeo.com/690611124 SEASON 7, EPISODE 8 In this episode, Gina Olaya, daughter of the late Wilma Mankiller, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, is a true living legacy. Unfortunately she suffers from the same health issues that plagued her mother and many others in her family. By carrying her mother’s memory with her, she navigates a […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 7
https://vimeo.com/685494951 SEASON 7, EPISODE 7 In this episode, Cordney McClain is an educator, actor, writer and poet with a big heart. We learn about his community involvement and see how he leaves his audience wanting more. We visit Roberta Sapp at the creek on her family’s land and she shares the importance of water. She […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 6
https://vimeo.com/682870550 SEASON 7, EPISODE 6 In this episode, Tayler Gutierrez is a Cherokee beadwork artist and part of an online community that allows her to grow and flourish in her art. Bryan Waytula comes from a family of Cherokee artists who have passed on their cultural knowledge. We look at how he uses this generational […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 5
https://vimeo.com/676350817 SEASON 7, EPISODE 5 In this episode, Kenny Limore is known as “The Cherokee Noodler”. He is the picture of a true outdoorsman, managing a ranch and wrestling catfish from their holes in lakes and rivers all over Cherokee Nation. He takes us out of the lake and shows us how to keep the […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 4
https://vimeo.com/675499732 SEASON 7, EPISODE 4 In this episode, horse trainer and national champion Lisa Gallery wouldn’t call herself a “horse whisperer” but you’d be hard pressed to find anyone else who has such keen communication with our equine friends. We saddle up with Lisa as we learn more about her special relationships with horses. Nathalie […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 3
https://vimeo.com/675085761 SEASON 7, EPISODE 3 In this episode, meet Cheyenne McKinney whose successful career as a champion boxer has led to her next career move in the sports world. She tells us how her love of boxing and passion for helping the Greenwood community, also known as Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma have come […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 1
https://vimeo.com/668641836 SEASON 7, EPISODE 1 In this episode, we explore the Cherokee language which is sacred to our people but unfortunately, is becoming endangered. Learn about the extrodinary impact of a special book recognizing our first-launguage speakers. Meet Zebadiah Nofire, a young Cherokee comedian, who keeps us laughing with his love of family, language and […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 6, Episode 10
https://vimeo.com/505400512 SEASON 6, EPISODE 10 In this episode, we meet Cherokee Nation citizen Jamee Suarez and her dedication to bettering the lives of all animals. As President of Oklahoma Alliance for Animals, she works with communities to educate how best to treat the furry companions in our lives. Ashley Thirsty-Vann is a Cherokee Nation citizen […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 6, Episode 9
https://vimeo.com/504775365 SEASON 6, EPISODE 9 In this episode, we meet Cherokee angler Dakota Page, a three-time Bassmaster High School All-State Fisherman. We watch as Brynlee Good Voice, a female high school standout on the wrestling mat proves girls have just what it takes to win. Cherokee National Treasure Mike Dart shows us how a peaceful […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 6, Episode 8
https://vimeo.com/500953538 SEASON 6, EPISODE 8 In this episode, we meet Cherokee Nation cultural biologist Feather Smith Trevino as she brings together plant life and cultural knowledge. We watch as Kimber Take follows a childhood dream of working in law enforcement while providing much needed support and understanding to fellow officers. Knokovtee Scott was a Cherokee […]
