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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Cherokee historian Julie Reed gives lecture at University of Tulsa. BY STACIE BOSTON Senior Multimedia Reporter. Sep 22, 2024. During a lecture at the University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, Cherokee Nation citizen and Penn State University Associ…. Services.
The Cherokee Clan System | Education | cherokeephoenix.org
WEBFeb 10, 2006 · The Cherokee Clan System. Cherokee society is historically a matrilineal society and clanship is attained through the mother. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, the women were considered the head of household, and the home and children belonged to her should she separate from a husband. There are seven clans: A …
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital celebrates ... - Cherokee …
WEBSep 28, 2009 · “The Cherokee Nation successfully compacted one of the largest health care facilities in the Indian Health Service. During this transition the Nation was able to simultaneously increase both employee and patient satisfaction through additional resources and services,” said Dr. Charles Grim, CN Health Services senior director.
Registration offers CN citizens photo IDs - cherokeephoenix.org
WEBSep 24, 2012 · TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- Beginning Oct. 1, the Cherokee Nation Registration Department will offer CN citizens a new card that combines the tribal citizenship and Certificate of Degree Indian Blood cards, as well as a photo identification. The card features the citizen's photo and tribal citizenship information on one side and the CDIB information on ...
CHC exhibit gives visitors look into Cherokee textiles
WEBJul 7, 2016 · PARK HILL, Okla. -- The Cherokee Heritage Center is giving visitors a look into the clothing and textiles of the Cherokee people with its "Threads of Time" exhibit. The show features garments, jewelry, historic photographs and an antique loom used by the Sequoyah Indian Weavers Association. CHC Executive …
Tribe earmarks $95,000 more for college scholarships
WEBJan 25, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – Approved by tribal leaders Jan. 22 and signed into law the following day, the new Comprehensive Cherokee Nation Education Act of 2024 sets aside an additional $95,000 worth of scholarship funding for college education. The act establishes a “leadership fund” with $5,000 merit scholarships in each of …
Native or Indian: What to call ourselves? - Cherokee Phoenix
WEBDec 4, 2003 · As for what the Cherokees called themselves, it was Yun-wiya or Ani-yun-wiya, said in the third person to signify they were the "real people" or "principal people" of this world. It was common for many tribes to use the term real people or people when referring to themselves in their language. During ceremonial times the …
Western Cherokees pushing hard for federal recognition
WEBNov 6, 2009 · The Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas and Missouri is building steam in its quest for reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe. According to tribal council member Harold Aldridge, descendants of the original "Old Settlers," Cherokees who lived in Arkansas Territory, now Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri, have been fighting a long and difficult battle to regain official recognition their ...
Cherokee Nation gives $5.7 million to public schools
WEBMar 4, 2019 · The tribe gave $5.7 million to 108 schools on March 1. COURTESY. Stephanie Remer. CATOOSA -- Continuing its long-standing efforts to support education throughout its jurisdiction, the Cherokee Nation held a lunch on March 1 for school officials and guests to announce funding awards to districts during its …
Cherokee translations growing 1 word at a time
WEBSep 10, 2019 · Cherokee translations growing 1 word at a time. Hartwell Francis, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Kituwah Preservation and Education Program education curriculum developer, helps create a Cherokee word with fluent speakers on March 27 at a language consortium in Cherokee, North Carolina. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX.