In 1846, a forgotten poem titled “A Light Broke in Upon My Brain” appeared in the Arkansas State Gazette under the pen name Yellow Bird—the Cherokee poet John Rollin Ridge (ᏥᏏᏆᏔᎳᏅᏱ Cheesquatalawny). Long before he became the first Native American novelist, Ridge was a nineteen-year-old Cherokee survivor writing through grief, loss, and the upheaval of his Nation. This rediscovered poem reveals an early voice shaped by trauma yet fiercely committed to imagination, resilience,

A wolf envies a dog's well-fed life until learning it comes at the cost of freedom.

On tribal lands this past Friday, President Joe Biden issued a long-overdue apology on behalf of the United States for policies that...

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ᎣᏏᏲ Osiyo to all of the #CherokeeNation At-Large communities. Have you said #Osiyo today? #CherokeeChallenge

Started by two former Cherokee immersion students, the #CherokeeChallenge is aimed at helping people speak #Cherokee everyday. Regardless...

The second Cherokee syllabary lesson for beginners. Each week there will be new lessons with videos flashcards, music and more. Are you...

For the Cherokee corn (maize) was one of our most important foods. Therefore, corn also plays an important part in our ceremonial life....