Culture Stories
Video: Women’s team compete in annual Cherokee holiday marble tournament WILL CHAVEZ | 9/9/2010 12:28:43 PM A women’s team is one of seven that competes in the annual Cherokee holiday marble tournament. Comments:0
Video: Powwow drumming a generational art JAMI CUSTER | 9/8/2010 11:50:54 AM A Kiowa man says drumming and singing are handed down to each generation. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation citizen releases country album JAMI CUSTER | 9/8/2010 7:12:39 AM Michelle Taylor, a teacher and mom of two, says her dream of a singing career is becoming a reality. Comments:0
Cherokee Art Market set for Oct. 9-10 STAFF REPORTS | 8/31/2010 7:41:19 AM Native artists from across the country will showcase their artwork Oct. 9-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Comments:0
Nearly 90 artists enter annual homecoming art show WILL CHAVEZ | 8/27/2010 6:59:06 AM Artists enter nearly 200 pieces of artwork in annual show and sale. Comments:1
3 vie for 2010 Miss Cherokee Leadership TESINA JACKSON | 8/24/2010 8:34:02 AM All three contestants are guaranteed scholarship money no matter how they finish. Comments:0
Cherokee National Holiday has grown during years JAMI CUSTER | 8/18/2010 9:24:02 AM The first Cherokee National Holiday was held in 1953, but on a much smaller scale. Comments:1
Sculpture honoring Okla. historian is on schedule STILLWATER NEWS PRESS | 8/16/2010 7:23:16 AM Upon completion, the bronze sculpture of Angie Debo, created by Stillwater artist Phyllis Mantik, will reside at the Stillwater Public Library. Comments:0
Slideshow: Cherokee National Youth Choir marks its 10th year JAMI CUSTER | 8/12/2010 9:08:59 AM The choir performs a concert to showcase its new CD and to reunite alumni for its 10-year anniversary. Comments:0
Video: Camp Cherokee students learn culturally significant plants TESINA JACKSON | 8/5/2010 7:18:22 AM The Native Art and Plant Society teaches Camp Cherokee students how to identify plants. Comments:0
Cherokee Heritage Center wins 2010 AASLH merit award STAFF REPORTS | 8/5/2010 7:22:15 AM The award is for the center’s achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. Comments:0
5 Tribes Story Conference set for Sept. 24-25 STAFF REPORTS | 8/4/2010 7:19:38 AM Stories, whether written, enacted or illustrated, instill deep cultural connections and are intended to preserve, protect and perpetuate culture. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation earns 2 awards from Oklahoma Historical Society STAFF REPORTS | 8/2/2010 7:47:55 AM The tribe’s tourism group receives merit awards for restoration and preservation of Ross Cemetery and Cherokee National Supreme Court. Comments:0
Cherokee National Press launches Moravian book series STAFF REPORTS | 7/30/2010 7:14:29 AM The first book chronicles the first interaction between Cherokee people and white missionaries. Comments:2
Descendant pays tribute to Nancy Ward with musical TESINA JACKSON | 7/29/2010 7:00:23 AM Ward is known as a hero to some Cherokees and a traitor to others. Comments:0
Cherokee artist wins awards in North Carolina competition EMILY TURNER | 7/21/2010 9:37:10 AM Her sculpture “Keeping the Tradition” won first place, best in show and the judges’ choice awards. Comments:0
Timberlake descendant sees ancestor portrayed in 'Under the Cherokee Moon' WILL CHAVEZ | 7/16/2010 6:55:10 AM A descendant of Lt. Henry Timberlake visits Tahlequah to see an actor portray his ancestor in “Under the Cherokee Moon.” Comments:0
Cherokee Ancestry Conference teaches history and genealogy JAMI CUSTER | 6/17/2010 8:32:09 AM The ninth annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference features speakers on genealogical research and land allotments. Comments:1
Dawes Commission allots lands and destroys tribal governments WILL CHAVEZ | 6/16/2010 12:18:55 PM The Dawes Allotment Act set the stage for abolishing tribal governments and Oklahoma statehood. Comments:4
Blood degrees were unknown concept to Cherokees WILL CHAVEZ | 6/16/2010 12:10:27 PM Cherokee did not understand the blood degree concept until the federal government introduced it. Comments:12
‘Under the Cherokee Moon’ begins search for more actors STAFF REPORTS | 6/16/2010 8:10:24 AM More actors are needed for historical drama “Under the Cherokee Moon.” Comments:1
Cherokee Nation earns 2 awards from Oklahoma Historical Society STAFF REPORTS | 6/14/2010 1:04:22 PM The tribe’s tourism group receives merit awards for restoration and preservation of Ross Cemetery and Cherokee National Supreme Court. Comments:0
Cherokee artists sought for book illustration contest STAFF REPORTS | 6/8/2010 7:13:44 AM The winning Cherokee artist will have his or her artwork published in a storybook. Comments:0
Cherokee Heritage Center opens toddler room in rural village STAFF REPORTS | 6/8/2010 7:12:26 AM The room is meant to entertain children with a variety of hands-on activities. Comments:0
Cherokee Heritage Center to host Fiber Arts Day June 5 STAFF REPORTS | 6/3/2010 7:08:14 AM Demonstrations of basketry, cord braiding, crocheting and other fiber arts will be held. Comments:0
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