Powwows are a longstanding tradition in Native America, celebrating and honoring many tribes. In this story, we get a powwow education and learn that even though powwows aren’t traditionally a part of Cherokee culture, they are a good way to share intertribal bonds. Image by Read more »
Cooking the Cherokee Way
As a child, she learned to cook from the Cherokee women around her. Watch Cherokee National Treasure Betty Jo Smith prepare traditional foods and share a meal - and her kitchen secrets - with the next generation. Read more »
A Letter from the Indigenous Youth Council
Good Morning Relatives, It is with so much excitement that we make this statement today. A federal judge ruled that the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline violated crucial laws and the motion to dismiss the Environmental Impact Statement by Donald Trump was, in fact, Read more »
Victory for the People at Standing Rock
“It is easy to be grateful when things are going our way, but to be thankful in the hardest of times is a true sign of strength, nobility, and grace.” -Chief Phil Lane Background: Few recognize just how successful the youth-led indigenous movement to protect sacred water Read more »