2021 ADDRESS TO NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION CITIZENS
ᎣᏏᏲ ᏧᎾᎵᎢ ᎠᎴ ᏏᏓᏁᎸᎯ
Hello my friends and relations
2021!! We made it again and are still here. After over 500 years of massacres, exile, reservations, broken treaties, religious persecution and boarding schools with poisoned rations, alcohol, prison, hazardous waste, smallpox infected blankets and now Covid -19; We are still here as a people.
I know the events of 2020 made us anxious, stressed out and depressed, especially if we lost someone. These were all natural reactions when our lives, security and daily routines were threatened and turned upside down. But, but it all felt extremely unnatural. Remember, do not believe this is the ‘New Normal’. There was nothing normal nor permanent about it. We have gotten through this together and we will continue to do so.
Sometimes our Chief and I forget that we were fortunate to be raised in the Cherokee culture and that the majority of our citizens have not been so fortunate. We have been blessed by the Creator with a special gift and place on Turtle Island by being Cherokee. Because of that, I am tremendously excited to see such a great number of our citizens learning about the Chickamauga Cherokee and leading the way to better knowledge and understanding of our culture, heritage and dress. More and more of us are stepping up to live as Cherokee.
Growing up Cherokee and being Cherokee, especially in Missouri is hard. If it was easier everybody would want to do it.
It’s not that we want to be different; we are different. With all my heart I wish for all of our citizens to know how that feels. It is feeling Mother Earth’s heartbeat and breathing beneath our bare feet. The Wind singing ancient songs into our ears that only we can hear. The silence whispering secrets to us, when we listen. Grandmother Moon showing us hidden places in the night and all of our animal relations sharing stories of their lives, how they live and secrets of survival. We have to always be mindful of our actions. As Cherokee, think about your actions today; how do those actions relate to our past and how will those actions affect our future? One of our most important things to remember is to never bring bad, upset or harsh feelings into our sacred places.
I have seen all of us trying to pull together and work as a group to support our Chief and our Nation. We would not be where we are without our citizens, relations, friends and supporters. Your continuing cooperation, friendship, hardwork, and support will see our Nation through 2021 and beyond. I am asking each of you to continue to involve your families, friends and communities to help support our Nation moving forward. Help our Nation to be successful.
None of this 2021 speech would be complete without extending a giant heartfelt thank you and more to all of our contributors over the past few years. With a few more contributors of $25.00 a month, along with our loyal donations we can have the Tribal mortgage completely paid in three years or less. Even though we have all been hit by hard economic times, we can still try to send the most we can. Then, we can all be proud to celebrate a mortgage free Tribal home.
For 2021, I wish for all of you to be able to feel the quietness in a storm and the warm feeling you get with the peace and acceptance of others supporting you in your commitment to practice our culture and heritage.
Knowing who you are and where we are going as a people will free your spirit. We are all related and we have to look after each other and our Nation.
ᏩᏙ Thank you, Kenn Grey Elk Principal Chief
ᎤᏴᏢᏗᏢ ᏥᎧᎹᎩ ᏣᎳᎩᏱ ᎠᏰᎵ, ᎠᎵᏕᎵᎩ ᏅᎦᏫᏴᎯ, ᏃᏈᏏ ᏅᏬᎯᎵ ᏓᎶᏂᎨᏍᏙᏗ
Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle
Northern Cherokee Nation
ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎠᎢ We will speak again later
Hello my friends and relations
2021!! We made it again and are still here. After over 500 years of massacres, exile, reservations, broken treaties, religious persecution and boarding schools with poisoned rations, alcohol, prison, hazardous waste, smallpox infected blankets and now Covid -19; We are still here as a people.
I know the events of 2020 made us anxious, stressed out and depressed, especially if we lost someone. These were all natural reactions when our lives, security and daily routines were threatened and turned upside down. But, but it all felt extremely unnatural. Remember, do not believe this is the ‘New Normal’. There was nothing normal nor permanent about it. We have gotten through this together and we will continue to do so.
Sometimes our Chief and I forget that we were fortunate to be raised in the Cherokee culture and that the majority of our citizens have not been so fortunate. We have been blessed by the Creator with a special gift and place on Turtle Island by being Cherokee. Because of that, I am tremendously excited to see such a great number of our citizens learning about the Chickamauga Cherokee and leading the way to better knowledge and understanding of our culture, heritage and dress. More and more of us are stepping up to live as Cherokee.
Growing up Cherokee and being Cherokee, especially in Missouri is hard. If it was easier everybody would want to do it.
It’s not that we want to be different; we are different. With all my heart I wish for all of our citizens to know how that feels. It is feeling Mother Earth’s heartbeat and breathing beneath our bare feet. The Wind singing ancient songs into our ears that only we can hear. The silence whispering secrets to us, when we listen. Grandmother Moon showing us hidden places in the night and all of our animal relations sharing stories of their lives, how they live and secrets of survival. We have to always be mindful of our actions. As Cherokee, think about your actions today; how do those actions relate to our past and how will those actions affect our future? One of our most important things to remember is to never bring bad, upset or harsh feelings into our sacred places.
I have seen all of us trying to pull together and work as a group to support our Chief and our Nation. We would not be where we are without our citizens, relations, friends and supporters. Your continuing cooperation, friendship, hardwork, and support will see our Nation through 2021 and beyond. I am asking each of you to continue to involve your families, friends and communities to help support our Nation moving forward. Help our Nation to be successful.
None of this 2021 speech would be complete without extending a giant heartfelt thank you and more to all of our contributors over the past few years. With a few more contributors of $25.00 a month, along with our loyal donations we can have the Tribal mortgage completely paid in three years or less. Even though we have all been hit by hard economic times, we can still try to send the most we can. Then, we can all be proud to celebrate a mortgage free Tribal home.
For 2021, I wish for all of you to be able to feel the quietness in a storm and the warm feeling you get with the peace and acceptance of others supporting you in your commitment to practice our culture and heritage.
Knowing who you are and where we are going as a people will free your spirit. We are all related and we have to look after each other and our Nation.
ᏩᏙ Thank you, Kenn Grey Elk Principal Chief
ᎤᏴᏢᏗᏢ ᏥᎧᎹᎩ ᏣᎳᎩᏱ ᎠᏰᎵ, ᎠᎵᏕᎵᎩ ᏅᎦᏫᏴᎯ, ᏃᏈᏏ ᏅᏬᎯᎵ ᏓᎶᏂᎨᏍᏙᏗ
Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle
Northern Cherokee Nation
ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎠᎢ We will speak again later
Principal Chief Kenn Grey Elk
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Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: TWO IMPORTANT DATES
The next council meeting of the Northern Cherokee Nation will be February 13, 2021, at the Tribal Complex in Clinton, Missouri. The council meeting will begin at 10:30 followed by a covered dish meal. Bring your favorite!
The Annual Gathering and Pow Wow is scheduled for June 25-27, 2021.
Check back on this site and on our Facebook page as winter weather may force us to alter meeting dates.
The Annual Gathering and Pow Wow is scheduled for June 25-27, 2021.
Check back on this site and on our Facebook page as winter weather may force us to alter meeting dates.
Tribal Regalia Debuted at Council Meeting
Tribal citizens Teresa Grandmother Rose and Buffalo Sister debuted Buffalo Rose Creations at the November 7th tribal council meeting. All the regalia, pictured above, were made by the duo. If you are interested in learning more about the regalia, call the Tribal Headquarters at 660-885-7779 Monday thru Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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ANNUAL GATHERING AND POW WOW
JUNE 25-27, 2021
The Northern Cherokee Nation's Annual Gathering and Pow Wow will be held on June 25-27, 2021 at the Tribal Complex in Clinton, Missouri.
It will be here soon so get a headstart on on the Gathering and Pow Wow....here's links to the Vendor Form and Souvenir Program.
Vendor Information PowWow Program Booklets
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The Northern Cherokee Nation's Annual Gathering and Pow Wow will be held on June 25-27, 2021 at the Tribal Complex in Clinton, Missouri.
It will be here soon so get a headstart on on the Gathering and Pow Wow....here's links to the Vendor Form and Souvenir Program.
Vendor Information PowWow Program Booklets
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCherokeeNation/posts/2436324929835522
CAN YOU SAY, "IT'S AS EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE"?
If you have giving needs for your taxes before the end of the year, consider the Northern Cherokee Nation. Make a donation through our pay-pal button on our website, northerncherokeenation.com or mail your welcomed check(s) to Northern Cherokee Nation, P. O. Box 413, Cuba, Missouri 65453. We also accept Staples gift cards and Wal-Mart gift cards. Feel free to call anytime at 660-885-7779. Remember this is your tribe, we do not receive state or federal funding, we are a 501c3 not for profit. We depend on your help.
Newly married? A name change? Address change? Please update your email addresses, mailing address, marriages, name changes, and family deaths. Send updates to northerncherokeenation@gmail.com or call the tribal office.
Consider donating one of your treasures to the annual auction that is conducted during the pow wow. If you have items to donate, or can collect items to be auctioned, please start gathering those now for the June 2021 auction. We especially appreciate items that may have Native American influence/connection, or would generate a high sales price. For questions, contact Twila Campbell at 314-574-4993, twilac03@gmail.com, or Keith Dobbs at 707-972-0145, ktdobbs@msn.com.
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SCHEDULES, DATE CHANGES, CALENDAR: Our webpage has a complete listing meeting dates and times. Our Facebook page also shares the schedule of our events and activities. When all else fails, call the tribal headquarters in Clinton at 660-885-7779, Monday thru Fridays. Please remember Buffalo Sister is an UNPAID volunteer so she may not be there every day. Leave a message and return phone # and she will call you back.
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Remember, the Northern Cherokee Nation is a 501c3.
This is a secure and easy way to donate and help your tribe.
The Northern Cherokee Nation always appreciates your support.
If you'd like to become a supporter, PayPal is available for your convenience to make
your generous tax-deductible donations to the Northern Cherokee Nation.
Remember, the Northern Cherokee Nation is a 501c3.
This is a secure and easy way to donate and help your tribe.
ONLY AFTER ALL THE TREES ARE CUT,
AFTER ALL THE GAME IS KILLED,
ONLY AFTER ALL THE STREAMS ARE POISONED,
ONLY THEN WILL WHITE MEN REALIZE THEY CAN'T EAT MONEY.
AFTER ALL THE GAME IS KILLED,
ONLY AFTER ALL THE STREAMS ARE POISONED,
ONLY THEN WILL WHITE MEN REALIZE THEY CAN'T EAT MONEY.
REMEMBERING OUR PAST
PRESERVING OUR CULTURE
PLANNING OUR DESTINY
PRESERVING OUR CULTURE
PLANNING OUR DESTINY
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