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    • How the Deer Got His Horns
    • WHY THE DEER’S TEETH ARE BLUNT
    • What Became Of The Rabbit
    • The Legend of the Cherokee Rose
    • Origin of the Bear
    • Why The Mink Smells
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    • How the Partridge Got His Whistle
    • How The Redbird Got His Color
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    • Young Harold Mayo and the Witch Woman
    • ORIGIN OF DISEASE AND MEDICINE
    • THE LEGEND OF THE FIRST WOMEN
    • How the Rabbit stole the Otter's coat
    • How the Honey Bee got their Stinger
    • BOY AND THE RATTLESNAKE STORY
    • LEGEND OF THE TLANUHWA AND THE UHKTENA
    • Yahula
    • Bears Race with Turtle
    • Why the Owl has a Spotted Coat
    • Why the Trees Lose Their Leaves
    • Why Rabbit Has A Short Tail
    • Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare
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​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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Northern Cherokee Nation
Capsule Moment During Tribal Council Meeting October 10, 2020
"Our younger generation honoring our veterans and flag"


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Flag Poles Added to Tribal Grounds

During the weekend of June 13, when a large group of tribal citizens were gathered for the Tribal Council meeting, new flag poles were placed on the tribal grounds.   Busy Red Bird said, "After eight years, I finally get my flag poles." 

A special wado to Tony Running Wolf, Billy Boyce, and others who helped make the installation possible. 

Be sure and check back soon to see the minutes from the June 13 council meeting.  
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​A MEMORIAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND ADVENTURE
​FROM ONE OF OUR CITIZENS

Osiyo From The White Trash Six Star Resort

Is was a wonderful and productive Memorial Holiday!

We started Friday off with framing my soon-to-be sunroom.  Followed by a fun time of snake shooting plus lessons in sweat ethics and stories and lies a plenty.  All of this topped of by a dinner of 1/3 to 1/2 pound jumbo burgers, fries, and fresh fruit.  A good night's rest was welcomed.  Rain, wind, thunder and a light show serenaded us to sleep.

Saturday was relaxing, sunny, and more snake hunting.

Folks came from Tulsa, Osceola, and Clinton to work on tribal business.   The main attraction of more food, a potluck.  The menu included friend chicken, taters and pan gravy, glazed carrots, beverages, Rolaids and plenty of "anti-covid" hugs and kisses and laughs.  All these activities were followed by a conference call with our awesome Chief Grey Elk.  Some folks left for home in the evening to finish up chores after a busy afternoon filled with more laughs and lies.  It was a good and much needed tribal family time.  There is nothing like it!

Sunday brought more discussion about the 2021 rescheduling of our POW WOW and events to come.  Our country-living experiences for Sunday included a dock burning, more snake hunting, chicken feeding, wasp spraying, barbequing, a dog and cat petting, food, and more food.

My thanks to all who came and participated in this tribal work weekend.  It was truly a blessing to see you all.

After all the gifts of food and more food, I'm planning a spectator sporting event of sceptic tank pumping.  All are invited.  Special thanks to Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle for the new "Gold Standard" gift of toilet paper, and more food!

Also,  I  thank Tony Running Wolf and his lovely wife Michelle for hours of backbreaking labor and a storm door for the kitchen, steaks, and more food.  Thanks and love to Jane Buffalo Sister for food and that sinful cake, plus unafraid hugs.

Thanks to the talkative, side-splitting prankster Randy Pierson and our precious shy Teresa for salads and baked beans (more food) and hugs.  Thank you all for the polling and input and meaningful discussion, and to Chief Grey Elk for listening.

Lies, stories, jokes and help are much appreciated.  I love you all.

You will get my bill for this exciting country living experience.  Payment due by the 15th of the month.

Wado from Rita Gentle Rain and the  Ozark White Trash Adventure Experience.

PS.  All payments and donations go to support the Northern Cherokee  Nation.


Christmas Party, December 2019

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as "National American Indian Heritage Month."  Since that time, Native Americans have used this commemorative month as a platform to share our culture, traditions, music, crafts, food, dance and ways of life.
This year, we ask that you express our impressive history of being strong warriors…survivors…leaders…hunters and gatherers with your community, friends and neighbors.
We may all look differently but we share the same pride, love, and respect for our brothers and sisters.  Let’s build bridges of understanding and friendship across the nation. 

We are Northern Cherokee!

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Chief Grey Elk, Larry Roberts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Council Member Ed Beesley pose for a photograph during BIA meetings in Louisiana.

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Karlee Little Hawk Neisen
Little Hawk was Northern Cherokee Nation's
2007 Senior Princess. 

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The Northern Cherokee Nation is recognized by the State of Missouri as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization.
We receive no State or Federal Funding.
We depend solely on the generous donations from you  --  our citizens and friends.
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​We are also recognized by the
Missouri work force diversity program
for members wishing to become minority contractors.
Disclaimer: We are not, nor do we claim to be associated or affiliated in the present-day with Cherokee Nation (formerly Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma/CNO), Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI), or United Keetoowah Band (UKB).
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We do share some common history but respect their rights as separate sovereign nations. Anyone with ancestors on the
​Dawes Roll is encouraged and recommended to first
reach out to these Nations to seek enrollment and citizenship.

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  • Home
  • Contact
    • Council Members
  • Events
  • PowWow
    • Vendor Information
    • Booklet Memorials & Ads
  • Photos
    • Warsaw Heritage Days
    • Old Glory Days Parade
    • Fourth of July Weekend
    • Tribal Headquarters Improvements
    • Council Meetings
    • Ceremonies
    • Darkening of the Sun
  • History
    • Children Massacre at Ywahoo Falls
    • Wampum Belt
    • Leaving our homeland
    • Spanish Treaty
    • Natural Disasters
    • Forced Removal
    • States against Indians
    • New Hope
    • Legal Genocide
    • Federal Recognition
    • Bringing the Children Home
    • Historical Cherokee marriage
    • In Ancient Times I
    • The Early Times II
    • The Colonial Period III
    • Sequoyah IV
    • The Cherokee Removal V
    • The Cherokee Today VI
  • Stories
    • How the Deer Got His Horns
    • WHY THE DEER’S TEETH ARE BLUNT
    • What Became Of The Rabbit
    • The Legend of the Cherokee Rose
    • Origin of the Bear
    • Why The Mink Smells
    • Life Lesson for All Cherokee
    • How the Partridge Got His Whistle
    • How The Redbird Got His Color
    • The First Fire
    • The Cherokee Legend of the First Strawberry
    • The Sixth Sun Has Risen
    • Young Harold Mayo and the Witch Woman
    • ORIGIN OF DISEASE AND MEDICINE
    • THE LEGEND OF THE FIRST WOMEN
    • How the Rabbit stole the Otter's coat
    • How the Honey Bee got their Stinger
    • BOY AND THE RATTLESNAKE STORY
    • LEGEND OF THE TLANUHWA AND THE UHKTENA
    • Yahula
    • Bears Race with Turtle
    • Why the Owl has a Spotted Coat
    • Why the Trees Lose Their Leaves
    • Why Rabbit Has A Short Tail
    • Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare
  • Culture
    • Cherokee Adoption, past and present
    • Roles of extended family
    • Cherokee Clan System
    • Sacred Colors
    • Entering the Circle
    • Fall Cultivation
    • Dances
    • Straight Dancing
    • The Stomp Dance
  • Artist Showcase
  • Past News
    • Letters Chief Grey Elk
    • Recognition Process
  • FAQ's
    • Researching Heritage
  • Council Minutes