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 National Treasure and perhaps the most influential Cherokee shell carver in recent history. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Knokovtee before he passed away and witnessed his legacy from his early days teaching to his legacy today. In our Cherokee Almanac, we visit Red Clay, the last capital of the Cherokee Nation prior to our forced removal and learn of the struggle and heartbreak tied to that land.

IN THIS EPISODE​

As the Cherokee Nation’s cultural biologist, Feather Smith-Trevino’s work often intersects Cherokee culture and plant knowledge. Her important work cultivating knowledge will have an impact for generations to come.

Kimber Take followed a childhood dream to become a part of law enforcement. She is no stranger to intense situations and when it comes to helping her fellow law enforcement family she provides organized support and understanding.

Knokovtee Scott was a Cherokee National Treasure and perhaps the most influential Cherokee shell carver in recent history. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Knokovtee before he passed away… Along with countless students whom he taught over several decades.

Red Clay was the last capital of the Cherokee Nation prior to our forced removal in 1838. In this Cherokee Almanac, we learn about the struggle and heartbreak tied to that land.

Cherokee Language Immersion School instructor Betty Frogg and student Emily Ballard talk Cherokee and teach us the following Cherokee phrases: I am talking, Two of us are talking, A group of us are talking.

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