The state of affairs in 1828 Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross By 1828, new states had been added and many had drawn their borders to...

There have been over 500 treaties made between the United States and Native Americans. And there have been over 500 treaties broken. ...

OCTOBER: Harvest Moon Duninudi Time of traditional “Harvest Festival” Nowatequa when the people give thanks to all the living things of...

Fruits and nuts were gathered from the trees and bushes during this moon. Many of them were put in breads for crunch and flavor. ...

By the time of the Fruit Moon, Galoni [August], the green corn has started to ripen. No corn is eaten until after the Green Corn...

The moon of the ripe corn is a time for celebrating the bountiful treasures given to us by Asgaya Galvlati, the “Apportioner”. The...

For the ancestors, Tihuluhiyi [June], the Green Corn Moon, signals the emergence of plants in the fields and the first sign of “corn in...

Kawoni is the “Flower Moon” for the Cherokee. This is when plants first come out and flowers bloom. This is a time for new births and...

March, the Windy Moon, Anvyi. The “First New Moon” after the equinox is the traditional start of the new cycle for planting. New town...

FEBRUARY: Bony Moon Kagali Traditional time of personal-family feast for the ones who had departed this world. A family meal is prepared...