Cherokee Fables: The Bird Tribes, Part 2
The ancient Cherokee’s connection to the “Bird Tribes” is fascinating and we are so fortunate that the elders and medicine men shared...
Cherokee Fables: The Bird Tribes, Part 1
The sky is the flyway of the bird, whose freedom is to light and go at will … . When evening shadows fall upon the earth and a lone jet...
Cherokee Fables: The Rabbit and the Possum After a Wife
Spring is here and with the month of May comes the season for weddings! The ancient Cherokee told a funny story about the devious rabbit...
A Cherokee Valentine
Saturday is Valentines Day, a national holiday in the United States, but what does it mean to Native Americans? For the Cherokee in...
Children’s Stories: Native American vs European
The Europeans called their stories “Fairy Tales”, probably because they harkened back to a time when magical creatures existed. Native...
White Buffalo, Part 7: Eastern Herds
On some of the early drafts of my novel, “The First Raven Mocker”, witch is book 1 of the “Cherokee Chronicles” series, I was criticized...
Great Sites, Part 5, Cherokee Weapons and Games
This week we are going to explore the weapons and games used by the Cherokee in the 16th century based on the guide and demonstrators of...
Great Sites, Part 3: Cherokee Heritage Center
Nestled in a thick forest, the Cherokee Heritage Center showcases Cherokee culture and history. A short, pleasant drive brings you to...
Great Sites, Part 1: Tahlequah
To get a good feel for Cherokee culture and history, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is a great place to visit. It is located in the heart of...
Unique Beings Being Unique: Cherokee vs Algonquin
I am constantly struck by the images evoked by the term “Native American”. I find that the English language has a way of sorting and...
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