Shared Art
Rutherford to Share Art at Saturday Event MUSKOGEE PHOENIX – Cherokee artist Lisa Rutherford takes time to piece together beautiful feathered capes and garments. “I spend several hours just sorting the feathers before I start tying them,” she said. “I can make a net in about a day now.” Rutherford will share her art and […]
Interactive Activities
Families Enjoy Free Interactive Activities During Spring Break ANADISGOI – Families looking for a fun, educational adventure for their children during spring break should plan to visit Cherokee Nation museums on Thursday, March 19. The museums are offering free admission and hosting interactive activities such as make-and-take cultural art projects. [Read More]
Forced Migration
Students Travel to Tahlequah to Study ‘Forced Migration’ TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS – Tahlequah was a stop Thursday, Feb. 27, on an 18-day field trip for seven middle-schoolers from a small school in Burnsville, North Carolina. The theme is “forced migrations,” and one of the leaders, Brad Archer, is a graduate of Sequoyah High School and […]
Series Featuring Cherokee Artists
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Announces New Series Featuring Cherokee Artists ANADISGOI – Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is introducing a new series showcasing the work of talented Cherokee artists. The first artist talk will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 and will feature Cherokee National Treasure Jane Osti. [Read More]
Extends Cecil Dick Exhibit
Cherokee National History Museum Extends Cecil Dick Exhibit ANADISGOI – The Cherokee National History Museum announced today the extension of its first temporary exhibit due to its overwhelming popularity. Originally planned to end on Jan. 31, the exhibit will remain open to the public through March 14. [Read More]
Education Tour Grants
Cherokee Nation Encourages Teacher to Apply for Education Tour Grants CHEROKEE PHOENIX – The Cherokee Nation is accepting grant applications until Feb. 29 for its spring education tours. The sponsored tours provide an exclusive look at Cherokee Nation’s history and culture. [Read More]
Historic Registry Act
Cherokee Nation Museums Offer Free Admission for Native American Heritage Month ANADISGOI – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Tuesday the Cherokee Nation Historic Registry Act, proposed legislation that will provide a comprehensive framework for identifying, protecting and preserving properties of historical significance to the tribe. Chief Hoskin unveiled the proposed legislation during […]
Native American Heritage Month
Cherokee Nation Museums Offer Free Admission for Native American Heritage Month CHEROKEE PHOENIX – Cherokee Nation officials are celebrating Native American Heritage Month by offering free museum admission in November. “The national recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month plays an important role in raising awareness about the rich and diverse cultures of our […]
First Museum Exhibit
Cecil Dick’s Work Chosen for First Museum Exhibit TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS – With the opening of the Cherokee National History Museum last week, the tribe’s Cultural Tourism Department had to decide who and what would be included among the initial temporary exhibit on the first floor of the old Cherokee Nation Capitol Building. They landed […]
New Cherokee National History Museum
New Cherokee National History Museum is Now Open TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS – The Cherokee Nation’s network of museums just got a little bigger, as the tribe held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the new Cherokee National History Museum Thursday. Over the past year, the tribe has been renovating the Cherokee National Capitol building, which […]