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    • 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
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    • Why Rabbit Has A Short Tail
    • Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare
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🌟 NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION UPDATE 🌟


A Message of Unity from
​Deputy Chief Mike 
Wandering Wolf


​ᎣᏏᏲ – Welcome to 2026 from the Northern Cherokee Nation
As we step into 2026, we do so with steady hearts and strong roots. Each new year is like a council fire rekindled. The embers are our ancestors.
The flame is our people today. The smoke carries our prayers forward.
On behalf of the leadership of the Northern Cherokee Nation, we welcome you to a year of growth, culture, service, and community.
Our Vision for 2026
This year, we are focusing on:
  • Strengthening citizen engagement and communication
  • Expanding cultural education programs
  • Increasing youth involvement and leadership development
  • Building stronger partnerships within our communities
  • Enhancing transparency and accessibility through our website
Our commitment remains rooted in unity, heritage, and forward progress.
We honor where we come from while preparing the path ahead for the next seven generations.
Website & Communication Updates
In 2026, we plan to:
  • Continue improving online enrollment resources
  • Offer more fillable digital forms for easier submission
  • Provide regular Council updates and meeting summaries
  • Expand historical and cultural content
  • Increase event photo galleries and youth highlights
We encourage citizens to check the website regularly and ensure your contact information is up to date.
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Upcoming 2026 Events
Here are several events already in motion for this year:
Spring Cultural Gathering
A time for storytelling, traditional teachings, and fellowship as the earth awakens.
Annual Powwow (38th Year Celebration)
Our drum will sound once again as dancers, singers, vendors, and families gather in celebration of culture and tradition.
​Grand Entry times and vendor registration details will be announced soon.
Summer Youth Leadership & Cultural Workshop
Focused on teaching history, traditions, and life skills to our younger citizens.
Vendor Appreciation & Community Networking Day
Supporting small businesses and artisans within our tribal community.
Fall Heritage Celebration & Council Updates
A gathering to share progress, goals, and community planning initiatives.
Tribal Winter Craft Market – December 2026
An opportunity for citizens to showcase handmade goods and support tribal fundraising efforts during the holiday season.
Event dates, registration forms, and updates will be posted right here on NorthernCherokeeNation.com as details are finalized.
Get Involved
This Nation thrives because of volunteers, leaders, artists, elders, and families who step forward. Whether you serve on a committee, bring a covered dish, volunteer at an event, mentor youth, or simply attend gatherings with a positive spirit, you are part of the circle.
If you have ideas, skills, or would like to help with upcoming projects, please reach out to [email protected]. There is room at the table.
As we continue forward in 2026, we ask the Creator for steady steps and clear vision.
Moving Forward Together
2026 will be a year of connection, organization, and cultural strength. Our traditions are not relics of the past. They are living, breathing guides for today. They remind us who we are, where we come from, and how we walk in balance with one another.
May this year bring health to your homes, success to your endeavors, and unity to our Nation. May our councils be wise, our families strong, and our community rooted firmly in respect, responsibility, and shared purpose.
ᏩᏙ (Wado) and blessings for a strong and prosperous year ahead.

With respect and service,
Chief Kenn Grey Elk and
Deputy Chief Mike Wandering Wolf

and your Tribal Council
NCN YOUTH PROGRAM 2025

Karlee little hawk

​Join us on a journey of cultural exploration, character development, and tribal connection!

Together, let's embrace our Northern Cherokee heritage and
build a future filled with knowledge, courage, and unity.

Let us gain confidence in our culture and traditions and develop
​the will to follow the teachings.

During regular tribal meetings, NCN provides a youth program
designed for our young native minds to explore their cultural roots.
Instructed by Karlee little hawk.
​
In the program Little Hawk focuses on the Cherokee syllabary,
Cherokee words and phrases, prayer and intention,
crafts, dancing, storytelling and so much more.

​Please bring snacks to share.

Please RSVP: Not required but helps to ensure supplies!
Donation and volunteer opportunities are available.


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If you would like to donate, the PayPal button is located on the contact tab, and scroll down and you will see the PayPal button.
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This is a secure and easy way to donate and help your tribe.
Wado

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.

REMEMBERING OUR PAST 
PRESERVING OUR CULTURE 
PLANNING OUR DESTINY

Webmaster

Tanya
[email protected]
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Contact

​NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

PO Box 413
Cuba, Mo. 65453

573-259-2263
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NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION
TRIBAL COMPLEX

5790 E. Hwy 7
Clinton, MO. 64735
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(physical address only, not a mailing address)
[email protected]
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  • Home
  • Contact / Forms
  • Council Members
  • Events
  • PowWow Information
  • Photos
    • PowWows Past
    • Warsaw Heritage Days
    • Old Glory Days Parade
    • Fourth of July Weekend
    • Tribal Headquarters Improvements
    • Council Meetings
    • 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
  • Council Minutes