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2 days ago · The Cherokee (/ ˈtʃɛrəkiː, ˌtʃɛrəˈkiː /; [ 8 ][ 9 ] Cherokee: ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎢ, romanized:Aniyvwiyaʔi or Anigiduwagi, or Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ, romanized:Tsalagi) people are one of the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States.
5 days ago · Cherokee, North American Indians of Iroquoian lineage who constituted one of the largest politically integrated tribes at the time of European colonization. They controlled parts of present-day Georgia, eastern Tennessee, and the western parts of what are now North Carolina and South Carolina.
13 hours ago · Kituwah. Known as the "Mother Town" of the Cherokee, Kituwah is located in North Carolina. This sacred site is believed to be the original settlement of the Cherokee people. The area is serene and holds deep spiritual significance. Nikwasi. Nikwasi Mound, found in Franklin, North Carolina, is an ancient ceremonial site.
3 days ago · The Cherokee language, known as Tsalagi Gawonihisdi, is a unique and beautiful language that stands as a testament to the cultural heritage of the Cherokee people. The Cherokee Nation is committed to preserving their language, and efforts are underway to revitalize and pass on this rich heritage to future generations.
4 days ago · “The Cherokee people have had strong connections to Kuwohi and the surrounding area long before the land became a national park,” says Cassius Cash, the park’s superintendent, in a statement ...
2 days ago · The Cherokee Nation’s first motor vehicle compact with Oklahoma in 2002 allowed tribal tags to be sold within the CN’s jurisdiction. In 2013, the Cherokee Nation approved a 10-year compact with the state that allows tribal citizens living in Oklahoma – but outside of the tribe’s jurisdiction – to purchase CN license plates.
3 days ago · The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government. Upon settling in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) after the Indian Removal Act, the Cherokee people established a new government in what is now the city of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. A constitution was adopted on September 6, 1839, 68 years prior to Oklahoma’s statehood.
