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The Cherokees are original residents of the American southeast region, particularly Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Most Cherokees were forced to move to Oklahoma in the 1800's along the Trail of Tears.

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What was the Cherokee Trail of Tears?

Trail of Tears was the Cherokee name for what the Americans called Indian Removal. During the 1800's, the US government created an "Indian Territory" in Oklahoma and sent all the eastern Native American tribes to live there. Some tribes willingly agreed to this plan. Other tribes didn't want to go, and the American army forced them. The Cherokee tribe was one of the largest eastern tribes, and they didn't want to leave their homeland. The Cherokees were peaceful allies of the Americans, so they asked the Supreme Court for help. The judges decided the Cherokee Indians could stay in their homes. But the President, Andrew Jackson, sent the army to march the Cherokees to Oklahoma anyway. They weren't prepared for the journey, and it was winter time. Thousands of Cherokee Indians died on the Trail of Tears. Many Native Americans from other tribes died too. It was a terrible time in history.
1000 Timeline of Cherokee History 1000 - Cherokee are well known in Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountain area, having traveled on foot from the Appalachian Mountains to the Iroquois territory. 1540 - Hernando de Soto travels the Cherokee territory. 1600s - Spanish, French,English explorers, and traders start to come into Cherokee Territory. 1730 - Cherokee leaders visit England. 1754 - Nanye hi becomes a Beloved Woman to her people after challenging the Cherokees in a battle against the Creeks. 1756- 1763 - Cherokees fight in the French and Indian war (against the British.) 1776 - Cherokees are again enemies against the British in the American Revolution. 1780- 1820 - Cherokees sign more treaties leaving their land to the United States. 1821 - The Cherokee syllabary is finished by Sequoyah. 1827 - Cherokees draft a constitution declaring themselves a nation. 1828 - The Cherokee Phoenix is published, Andrew Jackson becomes president of the United States, and John Ross becomes Principal Chief. 1830 - The Indian Removal Act is passed.

1835 - The Treaty of New Echota is signed declaring all of the Cherokee land east of the Mississippi River to the U.S. government. It was signed by Major Ridge and a small group of Cherokees.

1838 - The Trail of Tears started because Cherokees are forced off their land to Indian Territory.

1839 - A new capital is established by the Cherokee Nation in what is now known as Oklahoma.

1861 - At Park Hill a Treaty is signed between the Confederate government and the Cherokee Nation.

1866-1867 - They negotiate peace with the U.S. government. Tribal and land rights treaty is signed. John Ross dies.

1887 - General Allotment Act is passed.

1889 - Indian Territory taken over by white settlers or "boomers."

1890 - Western half of Indian Territory turned into Indian Territory.

1893 - White settlers take over Cherokee Outlet.

1898 - Curtis Act is passed.

1903 - W.C. Rogers becomes last elected chief. He was chief for 69 years.

1905 - Land allotment begins.

1907 - Indian and Oklahoma territories are combined by Oklahoma statehood. Tribal government dissolves.

1917 - W. C. Rogers dies. He was the last Cherokee chief.

1934 - Indian Reorganization act is established.

1948 - Chief J.B. Milam calls Cherokee convention.

1949 - President Harry Truman appoints W.W. Bill Keeler as chief.

1957 - First national holiday for Cherokees.

1961 - US Claims Commission awards Cherokees 15 million dollars for the Cherokee Outlet Land.

1963 - Cherokee National Historical Society founded.

1967 - Cherokee Foundation formed.

1970 - Cherokee Nation gets ownership of beds and banks.

1971 - W.W. Bill Keeler becomes elected principal chief. He was the first chief since statehood.

1975 - self-determination and Education Act is passed. Ross O. Swimmer elected principal chief. He served a term for three years. First Cherokee Tribal Council elected.

1976 - Cherokee voters accept new constitution.

1984 - Eastern band of Cherokees and Cherokee nation hold first joint council meeting. It was the first meeting held in 146 years.

1987 - Wilma Mankiller becomes the first woman elected chief, and makes history.

1988 - The Trail of Tears begin when the Cherokee Nation combines with the Eastern band of Cherokees.

1989 - The 150th anniversary for the Cherokees for arriving in the "Indian Territory" or a "New Beginning."

1990 - Chief Mankiller sign the self-governance agreement. This makes the Cherokee Nation one of the six tribes to cooperate in the self-determination project.

1991 - Wilma Mankiller becomes principal chief again to serve her second term.

1995 -Joe Byrd and Garland Eagle elected principal chief.



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Cherokee Legend

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youths' rite of Passage?

His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him an leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone.

Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.

He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own.

The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him . Maybe even some human might do him harm.

The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man!

Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.

It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.

He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.



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Tagwadihi

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Tagwadihi ("Catawba-killer"), better known as The Glass, also known as Thomas Glass, at least in correspondence with American officials,[1] was a leading chief of the Cherokee in the late 18th and…Continue

Black Fox

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Named at birth Enoli (sometimes Inali), Black Fox was born about 1746.He was a brother-in-law of Chickamauga Cherokee leader, Dragging Canoe, and accompanied him on his migrations south to the Lower…Continue

Seeking Guidance

Started by Elizabeth Karaus ( Elisawes) Sep 21, 2014. 0 Replies

I am seeking someone or a group that can teach me in the ways of my Elders. Being 1/2 Cherokee I was raised in the White Man's world. I have always been drawn to my roots and have several " extra…Continue

Cherokee seed project helps keep history alive

Started by LadyHawkღ Jan 26, 2011. 0 Replies

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation has been building a seed bank of Cherokee heirloom crops for years and is sharing some of that stock with citizens in an effort to keep the tradition of growing…Continue

Cherokee Phoenix

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Comment by Rumiana As-Nova Alexander on May 1, 2011 at 4:20pm
Hallo Doug,Lady Hawk,Willa Noyka,rev.Joseph Verett,Selene,Goldeneagle,Edmond,Robin Ritter,I sincerely pray for all the good Cherokee tribe people and for the Warrior nation,to be content of our life,nature,love for the felowman,native wisdom,preservation from the coming tribulation,to stay close to the Big Spirit=God-Goddess and wait to live in his new Earth+Heaven,where the suffering,poor and meek will enherit the future,rise your loving unity,hope+believe+inner peace,do not allow the material evil world to trap you!:Rumiana{Dove}
Comment by Robert Spiritwalker Murchison on March 21, 2011 at 7:34pm
A portion of my great grandfather's siblings ended up on the Muscogee rolls while the rest including him ended up on the Tsalagi rolls. Our family was of both nations though when our family first moved to the "Indian Territory" they were on the Cherokee Old Settlers Rolls. Several of our members have not forgotten that, though the federal government only allows enrollment in one tribe, we are of two honored nations.
While I have been told that we have been related to a number of our chiefs, I can so far only prove it with one through genealogy. I will save that for a later comment or discussion.
Peace and Blessings, Spiritwalker.
Comment by LadyHawkღ on January 22, 2011 at 11:10am
For the first time in 250 years a Cherokee home has been built. A recently completed ‘winter home’ was constructed inside the Cherokee Heritage Center’s Ancient Village.

These homes served Cherokee families in the early 18th century survive the harsh winters of the Cherokee’s eastern lands. A fire pit in the center of the house provided the heat the Cherokees needed as they gathered around it to share stories. Two pilot homes that were recently finished at Heritage Center will serve as models for a pair of eight that will be added.

The wood used was consistent with wood that was present in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. The winter home Cherokees lived in was usually 25 feet in diameter with a large amount of dirt packed around the base.

The Cherokee Phoenix reported that when completed, the entire completed village will have 13 stations for demonstrations like basket weaving and canoe making, with winter and summer council townhouses built. There will also be an orchard, a plaza, gardens, a ball field and a recirculating stream. Plants and trees important to Cherokee people will also be planted, including river cane.
Comment by LadyHawkღ on November 15, 2010 at 10:50am
Great video Doug!

Comment by LadyHawkღ on October 23, 2010 at 2:47pm
Cherokee Indian Fry Bread
ga-do di-gv-tsa-la-nv-hi a-yv-wi-ya
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add warm water in small amounts and knead dough until soft but not sticky. Adjust flour or water as needed. Cover bowl and let stand about 15 minutes.
Pull off large egg-sized balls of dough and roll out into fairly thin rounds. Fry rounds in hot oil until bubbles appear on the dough, turn over and fry on the other side until golden.

Serve hot. Try brushing on honey, or making into an Indian Taco.

Buttermilk Fry Bread
Substitute buttermilk for water. Follow the same recipe.
Comment by Bishop William M. Moore on October 1, 2010 at 4:24pm
History is great when Spainard Ship records were keep . Who all knew there was a White Native American Indian Tribe in South Carolina prior to Columbus recorded in 1521 .
Comment by Cindy Partipilo on September 24, 2010 at 9:56pm
Looking good Doug!

Comment by ERIC SHARP on August 31, 2010 at 9:05am
A very nice site peace to you all

Comment by Cindy Partipilo on August 27, 2010 at 3:25pm
O'siyo, have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by WILLA NYOKA (ADMIN) on July 31, 2010 at 12:31am
OSIYO AND WADO BROTHER DOUG FOR THE INVITE. MANY BLESSSING TO YOU.
 

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