Cherokee Syllabary Typeset
In celebration of the Cherokee Syllabary Bicentennial, the Cherokee Nation Language Department helped create a unique typeset to print copies of the Sequoyah Day proclamation. Learn more about the creation of this historic typeset here: bit.ly/SyllabaryTypeset For your own digital copy of a print created from this typeset and its translation in English, click here to download.
Cherokee Coloring Pages
In celebration of the Cherokee Syllabary Bicentennial, we have some Cherokee language-themed coloring pages for you to download and color. Featuring the Cherokee words for “Cat,” “Rabbit,” and “Strawberry.” Click here to download coloring pages.
Finding Sequoyah
Author: Karen Shade-Lanier Sequoyah was about 80 years old when he left his family and home in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, in 1842. Whether or not he knew it would be for the last time is next to impossible for us to know. The inventor of the written form of the Cherokee language left nothing […]
Sequoyah Historic Cabin
Cherokee Nation restoring, relocating historic cabin in Sequoyah County SALLISAW, Okla. — Cherokee Nation’s preservation efforts have led to an extraordinary collection of attractions that authentically tell the Cherokee story. Recently, the tribe began work to repair and relocate a historic cabin in Sequoyah County. The cabin will be moved from the former Tahlonteeskee interpretive site […]
It Takes a Nation
“It Takes a Nation: Sequoyah Schools and the Roots of Excellence” open now at John Ross Museum PARK HILL, Okla. – Learn about the history and evolution of Cherokee Nation’s Sequoyah Schools in a new exhibit at the John Ross Museum. Hosted in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the school, “It Takes a Nation: Sequoyah […]
Sites Reopen
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Sites Reopen to the Public ANADISGOI – Cherokee Nation announced today its cultural tourism sites will reopen to the public beginning Aug. 5. Additional safety procedures such as physical distancing, limited occupancy, and enhanced cleaning and sanitization have been implemented at each site. In addition, guests will be asked to complete […]
Museum Fees
Cherokee Nation Museum Fees to be Shelved in Spring CHEROKEE PHOENIX – Admission fees at Cherokee Nation museums will be a thing of the past this spring, said Cherokee Nation Businesses’ senior vice president. [Read More]
Virtual Holiday
68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday to be “Virtual Holiday” ANADISGOI – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., announced today that the 68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday will be a “virtual Holiday” this year. Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from both Oklahoma and out of state on Labor Day weekend. […]
Temporarily Closed
CHEROKEE NATION TEMPORARILY CLOSES MUSEUM LOCATIONS AND RETAIL OPERATIONS TO PUBLIC TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – With the increasing spread of COVID-19, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. declared March 16 a state of emergency in the Cherokee Nation as the tribe works to keep employees, citizens and community members safe. As part of those efforts, all Cherokee Nation […]
Postponed
CHEROKEE NATION-RELATED EVENTS POSTPONED The Cherokee Nation is taking steps to keep its community safe. The Cherokee word for respect is ᎤᏬᎯᏳᎯ, and the Cherokee Nation is upholding these values in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this effort, many Cherokee Nation-related events have been postponed both locally and at-large. Click here for a […]