EPISODE 709

In this episode, Cherokee biologist Caleb Hickman reveres all of nature’s creatures, even the less than majestic ones. Caleb explains the importance of these animals to Cherokee tradition and our environment. Meet historian and Regional Director for the Oklahoma Historical Society David Flowler who has dedicated his career to preserving and perpetuating the accurate history of the Cherokee Nation. Join this dynamic duo known as Frybread Factory, as they bring together food, culture, and a little bit of competition. DJ McCarter is a Cherokee speaker, elder, and a Baptist pastor. At Elm Tree Baptist Church he and his wife Frances work to serve their community and keep the Cherokee language alive through education and music. In our Cherokee Almanac, we learn about a mysterious group from our tribe’s past. During the U.S. Civil War, with the Cherokee Nation divided over several issues, the Pin Indians fought a war within a war.