Lindy Waters III is a basketball standout playing for Oklahoma State University. As a Cherokee and Kiowa ball player, Lindy takes pride in being a role model for young Native American players.
Vivian Garner Cottrell is a Cherokee National Treasure for basketweaving. We accompany her to a canebrake as she gathers the river cane she needs to turn raw nature into beautifully woven traditional baskets.
John Cockrum is a U.S. Navy veteran who fought aboard a submarine during World War II. After the war, he dedicated his life to education and has even been referred to as a “once in a lifetime” kind of educator. Now in his 90s, he speaks to younger generations in hopes of inspiring them to keep patriotism alive.
Growing up in the hills of northeastern Oklahoma Vyrl Keeter fell in love with flintknapping. Now decades later as a Cherokee National Treasure, his knowledge of rock formations and the stories they tell is second to none.
Spending time outdoors is a way of life for Cherokee citizen BJ Latta. He’s a survivalist and teaches those survival skills to people who want to learn.
Haylee and Taylor Chiariello are a brother and sister duo ready to take on the world. As self-made ambassadors for young Native Americans, they’re building upon their Cherokee heritage to make a difference and create a positive future for others.
In Cherokee communities, basketball is a big deal. From the youngest players in elementary school to independent men’s, women’s and coed teams around the Cherokee Nation, it’s called Indian ball … and the Sequoyah varsity girls do it best, earning thousands of fans who never miss a game.
Anna Mitchell is sometimes called the grandmother of Cherokee pottery. She was the first woman to be named a Cherokee National Treasure for her work reviving the lost art of traditional Cherokee pottery making.
Humor therapy. It’s a way to help people forget about their worries and live in a happier moment. For Cherokee Nation citizen Larry Daugherty, it’s a passion and a cause near to his heart.
Nicole Webber is a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilot in Coos Bay, Oregon. A self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, she never lost sight of her childhood dream.
Brandon Hobson is a Cherokee storyteller sharing his knowledge through literature. As a celebrated author, he hopes his latest book adds even more context to Native American issues.
David Crawler has perfected the cultural art of making turtle shell shakers, or daksi. Making the shakers is a culturally protected practice as they are used in ceremonial stomp dances and have a special meaning to those who wear them.
Adrienne Keene started blogging to document the many instances of Native cultural appropriation she experienced. As her awareness and followers grew, so did her voice. Her role as a leading activist for many throughout Indian Country has grown while also pursuing a career in academia. Now, as a professor at Brown University and co-host of the popular podcast, All My Relations, Adrienne learns that giving confidence and power back to Native students who stand where she once did is her greatest accomplishment.
Growing up in a small town in the Cherokee Nation, Tim Roberts never dreamed he’d travel the world doing business on behalf of his tribe. Journey with us from Grove, Oklahoma, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with Roberts and learn why he’s always asking, “What’s next?”
When country boy Stoney Stamper found himself surrounded by girls, he made light of his situation on social media. His musings struck such a chord, he now runs a successful blog and just had his first book published.
Born and raised in the Cherokee Nation, Woody Hair exemplifies all that it means to be Cherokee. A first language speaker and traditional hog fry chef, gatherings at Woody’s place hold a special place in Cherokee culture.
Sasha Bowles is a park interpreter at Arkansas’ Lake Dardanelle State Park, where she teaches visitors about nature, history and her own Cherokee connection to the area.
OsiyoTV joins Red Dirt and country musician Wayne Garner on the road and in Los Angeles, where he tells how his musical inspiration comes straight from the pages of his life and his Cherokee roots.
Curt Cearley has been interested in wildlife as long as he can remember and his profound respect for birds of prey led him to start the RISE Raptor project. For him, educating others on the importance of conservation ties with understanding the role these birds play in tribal cultures, including his own.
Poet and author Jessica Mehta turned a love for writing into a business, but writing also helped her through the toughest moments in life. She tells OsiyoTV how words shaped her past and guide her present.
Debra Wheaton has always had a connection to horses and horses have become her way of helping people heal. We spend some time with Deb on her farm in Independence, Kansas, where she runs Equine Eagles Horse Therapy and shares her life’s calling.
Powwows are a longstanding tradition in Native America, celebrating and honoring many tribes. In this story, we get a powwow education and learn that even though powwows aren’t traditionally a part of Cherokee culture, they are a good way to share intertribal bonds.
The name Tommy Allsup may not be recognized by most people, but the music he helped produce during his stellar career has most likely been a part of everyone’s lives. From the dawn of Western Swing to the day the music died, Tommy Allsup’s influence is still felt today.
Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling is revered by many for his lifetime commitment to saving the Cherokee language. OsiyoTV shares how Feeling has led the effort to ensure Cherokee continues to be written and spoken for generations to come.
Softball is serious business to Cherokee Nation citizen Olivia Rains, who left the glory days of high school behind to play professional softball in California. We catch up with her as she looks ahead to college and Big 12 softball at the University of Oklahoma.
Join OsiyoTV as we journey deep into the hills of the Cherokee Nation in search of the elusive Bigfoot, a creature with roots in Cherokee folklore and legend.
