Cherokee people have crafted bows and practiced archery for thousands of years. Jesse Grayson’s hope is that this practice will continue for thousands more. While growing up in a traditional Cherokee family, Jesse learned the value of our cultural crafts firsthand. He is a bowmaker like his father before him, and by sharing the knowledge passed down to him, Jesse preserves the ancient traditions of both bow making and the Cherokee cornstalk shoot.

In the small Cherokee community of Kenwood, Oklahoma there is a growing problem of stray animals who are going without food and shelter. Christy and Puddin Davis are working to help the rez dogs in their area, showing that two people and a little love can make a big difference.

Greg Stice is a Cherokee coppersmith who’s created a family business, sharing wearable Cherokee art. From design to polish, come along as we see how his copper shop works.

Building a better future happens one brick at a time, and if anyone knows about bricks, it’s Johann Webber. A talented young Cherokee, Johann is the mastermind behind “Bricks for All,” a nonprofit organization educating Cherokee youth with the help of hands-on creativity. Johann’s unique approach explains science and engineering concepts using an unexpected tool, LEGOs!