Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 7, Episode 9
https://vimeo.com/694041343 SEASON 7, EPISODE 9 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 […]
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 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 2
https://vimeo.com/673158067 SEASON 7, EPISODE 2 In this episode, we spend time on the job with Dale Lee Glory as he oversees Cherokee Nation’s bison herd. We learn how his time on the rodeo circuit prepared him for his dream job today. Cherokee Nation citizen Tonya Wapskineh is a community health advocate who believes health and […]
A Fire for the Future: Cherokee Storyteller Whitney Roach
https://vimeo.com/668483435 A Fire for the Future: Cherokee Storyteller Whitney Roach Whitney Roach is a Cherokee storyteller, a former Miss Cherokee and an emerging young leader. She shares with us her favorite Cherokee story about the Water Spider and how it brought the first fire. More Stories Like This
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 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 […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 6, Episode 7
https://vimeo.com/500391127 SEASON 6, EPISODE 7 In this episode, we meet Cherokee designer Kenny Glass who creates one-of-a-kind pieces by blending traditional patterns with bold colors and contemporary design. We join in on a Cherokee tradition of harvesting wishi, a mushroom and coveted delicacy led by the teachings of our elders. Many people are not aware […]
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People: Season 6, Episode 5
https://vimeo.com/472356480 SEASON 6, EPISODE 5 In this episode, we learn as culture keeper and Cherokee National Treasure Noel Grayson shares his knowledge of hunting and tool-making skills. Cherokee National Treasure and master artist Dorothy Sullivan tells us about her special calling to painting and how she depicts the empowerment of Cherokee stories and women on […]
