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2019

Season 5, Episode 7

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People

In This Episode

On this episode, meet Stoney Stamper, the “Daddy Diaries” blogger and author who finds humor in the little things. Woody Hair welcomes us to a traditional Cherokee hog fry along the creek, where friends are like family, and Arkansas park interpreter Sasha Bowles shares how her Cherokee roots influence her daily life and the lives of park visitors.

In This Episode

On this episode, meet Stoney Stamper, the “Daddy Diaries” blogger and author who finds humor in the little things. Woody Hair welcomes us to a traditional Cherokee hog fry along the creek, where friends are like family, and Arkansas park interpreter Sasha Bowles shares how her Cherokee roots influence her daily life and the lives of park visitors.

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Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 1

On this episode of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” baller Lindy Waters III shares what it means to bring Indian ball to the NCAA. Cherokee National Treasure Vivian Garner Cottrell takes us inside a canebrake in search of the perfect basket making materials and U.S. Navy veteran John Cockrum recounts his tour of duty on a submarine during World War II.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 3

On this episode of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” learn how to survive in the wild with survivalist/trainer BJ Latta. Meet golf prodigy Harrison Shaw, one of the top-ranked young golfers in the world, and siblings Haylee Chiariello and Taylor Chiariello, college student Native youth leaders. And in this Cherokee Almanac, learn about the World War II training facility Camp Gruber.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 4

On this episode, Cherokee-style girls basketball, big wins and an even bigger following. Plus, she’s credited with reviving the lost art of Cherokee pottery — a look back at Cherokee National Treasure Anna Mitchell’s legacy. And humor as therapy: one man’s quest to bring a little bit of joy to children who need it most.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 5

On this episode, U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilot Nicole Webber is living out her childhood dream on one of the country’s most challenging coastlines. Author Brandon Hobson talks about his novel “Where the Dead Sit Talking” and being nominated for the National Book Award. And Cherokee actress and activist Candice Byrd shares her passion for Native American representation both on stage and off.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 6

On this episode, David Crawler teaches the significance of turtle shell shackles in Cherokee culture. Meet professor and blogger Dr. Adrienne Keene and travel to Abu Dhabi to see the global impact of Cherokee Nation Businesses.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 7

On this episode, meet Stoney Stamper, the “Daddy Diaries” blogger and author who finds humor in the little things. Woody Hair welcomes us to a traditional Cherokee hog fry along the creek, where friends are like family, and Arkansas park interpreter Sasha Bowles shares how her Cherokee roots influence her daily life and the lives of park visitors.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 8

On a new “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” Cherokee Nation citizen and falconer Curt Cearley tells us why he’s passionate about protecting birds of prey.  Plus, we sit down with author Jessica Mehta, who turned a love for the written word into a successful business. We go on the road with touring red dirt musician Wayne Garner and look at the life and prolific writing career of the late Robert Conley, a Cherokee Nation citizen.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 9

On this episode, meet Debra Wheaton, a Cherokee Nation citizen who uses horse therapy as a way to help people heal; learn about powwow culture and how it has become a part of Cherokee tradition; and we take a look back at legendary musician Tommy Allsup and his influence on many genres of music.

Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 10

On this episode of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” we hear from preeminent Cherokee linguist and teacher Durbin Feeling, who shares how his earliest experiences fed his resolve to keep the Cherokee language alive. Then, OsiyoTV heads to Anaheim, California, where Cherokee Nation citizen Olivia Rains spent the summer playing professional softball with the O.C. Batbusters. Finally, we go deep in the hills of Cherokee Country with a team searching for evidence of the creature known as Bigfoot.