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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 …
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · Cherokee Phoenix hosts ‘Big Deer Contest’ for third consecutive year. BY STAFF REPORTS. Oct 1, 2024. The Cherokee Phoenix is asking Cherokee Nation citizens to send photos of their harvested deer to the newspaper this fall …
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WEBAbout Us. Mission. The mission of the Cherokee Phoenix is to use any necessary forms of electronic and print media to report without bias the activities of the government and the news of interest in order to have informed citizens. According to the Cherokee Independent Press Act, the newspaper shall be independent from any undue influence and ...
Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation to host fourth annual …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – For the fourth year, the Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation Department is hosting controlled deer hunts this fall on tribal land in Sequoyah County.
Experience authentic Native art at Cherokee Art Market Oct. 12-13
WEBSep 29, 2024 · Admission is $10, available online or at the door. “The 2024 Cherokee Art Market features an outstanding lineup of Native artists, with a great diversity of representation from tribal nations across Indian Country,” Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. “Annually, visitors get to experience exceptional works from talented creators who ...
Four W’s of Cherokee National Holiday: When, What, Where, Why
WEBAug 17, 2024 · T AHLEQUAH – The Cherokee National Holiday is in its 72nd year of celebrating what it means to be Cherokee by sharing stories, traditions and news of the future in the tribe's capital city of Tahlequah during Labor Day weekend.. While normally taking place on Labor Day weekend, over the years the holiday has expanded to add events both before and after the normal allotted dates.
Story of Ned Christie unfolds at Cherokee National Prison Museum
WEBJun 21, 2024 · Christie was a blacksmith and gunsmith by trade, who in 1885 was elected to the Cherokee Executive Council. A traditionalist, Christie’s background impacted his political views, opposing tribal land allotment. In 1887, Deputy U.S. Marshal Daniel Maples was shot and killed in Tahlequah. Christie, who had been seen in Tahlequah, became a suspect.
Threads Through Time: Ribbon Skirt - cherokeephoenix.org
WEBMay 23, 2023 · Ribbon skirts, created by Cherokee Nation citizen Nakiah Mouse, are a staple in today’s Indigenous tribal wear. The ribbon skirt does not have a long history, but stems from the histories of what different tribes wore as clothing. In Cherokee culture, the wrap skirt and tear dress are two of the most known items of clothing that Cherokee wore.
Hoskin delivers impassioned State of the Nation address
WEBSep 1, 2024 · TAHLEQUAH – A time-honored tradition of Cherokee National Holiday, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered an impassioned State of the Nation address on Aug. 31 that included the administration’s priorities for the coming year. He also briefly discussed the intention of the Cherokee Nation to continue issuing vehicle tags even if no ...
Ceremony marks opening of Crittenden Addition | Services ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · STILWELL – Named for a citizen who has given decades of service to the Cherokee Nation, the Crittenden Housing Addition was ceremonially opened with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 5 by CN officials and other dignitaries as families moved into the newly constructed homes. The new addition, located on the west side of Stilwell on five acres, is ...