Cherokee Bingo
Join us for Cherokee Bingo to practice the syllabary and learn new words! Prizes and food provided.
Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Join us for our Ribbon Skirt Workshop with special guest, Seli Stewart! Seli (Sarah) Stewart is a Special Projects Officer within Cherokee Nation's department of community and cultural outreach. She has been sewing for most of her life after learning the basics in junior high school and beading since 2016. She became a TERO certified artist in March of 2022. Most of Seli's art projects focus on Cherokee stories, culture, and language. She was most recently awarded 2nd place in the category of emerging artists at the Trail of Tears Art Show in 2023 for her cornhusk doll, and has created apparel for First Daughter, Jazzy Hoskin, and Delegate Kim Teehee.
Lunch and crafting materials are provided.
RSVP by January 5th so we can make sure we have enough supplies and food for everyone.
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Stickball Practice and Game
Join us for Stickball practice and a game! Sandwiches, chips, and cookies are provided. We’ve got all the Stickball gear. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. *Weather dependent
Storytelling and Donuts
Join us as we welcome special guest, Cherokee National Treasure, Robert Lewis! Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided.
Annual Chief's Picnic
Join us as we welcome Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr and At-Large Council Members at our annual meeting and picnic! There will be a variety of cultural presentations and activities. The Registrar's office will be on site to issue ID cards. This is an outdoor event and attendees should bring their own chairs. Please bring a dish according to the first letter of your last name A-G: Main Dish | H-N: Dessert | O-S: Side Dish | T-Z: Drinks/Paper Goods
Beading and Language Event
Join us for a beading and language event! We’ll practice the Cherokee language and learn to make a variety of beaded jewelry. A meal will be provided.
Bingo and Valentines
Join us as we play Cherokee Bingo and create Valentine’s Day cards for veterans. Practice the Cherokee language and win fabulous prizes! Snacks are included.
Member Meeting
Activities/Topics:
National Holiday Recap
Powwow Etiquette
Harvest Ceremonies
Cornhusk Dolls
Community Needs Voting
Food will be provided
Annual Chief’s Picnic
Be sure to join us for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations, along with a visit from Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, at large Council members Julia Coates and Johnny Kidwell, and Miss Cherokee Chelbie Turtle, Cherokee Nation Registration, Education Services, and Cherokee Vote will also be on hand. A meal will be provided. This is an outdoor event and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Cultural Presentation with Abraham Bearpaw
Join us as we welcome Cherokee Nation Special Projects Officer Abraham Bearpaw as he shares with us the importance of reconnecting with our heritage. We plan on playing the Cherokee game of stickball and making Cherokee cultural crafts. We will also provide a meal for attendees. RSVP by sending an email to willamettetsalagi@gmail.com