Bringing the Children Home
However, we need everyone to pull in the same direction. If you think you may be a descendent of the
‘Chickamauga’ or Northern Cherokee, speak up! If your family has told you that they are ‘Black Dutch’, speak up!!
If you want your children and grandchildren to know their heritage and not let it die, then, speak up!
Do it now before it is too late. Please remember that just because you carry a White Card
to prove you are a Red Man, does not make you Cherokee. Your heart, your soul, your actions,
and the way you care for your people; federally recognized or not, is how the Grandfathers will
see you once you cross the river. If you do nothing else today, start researching your family history
and find out where they lived and if there is anything you can do to prove you are Cherokee.
Your local reference librarian can get you pointed in the right direction and
show you how to do family research. However, remember that many states still look down on Native Americans
or those descended from them. It is best not to mention that you are trying to find out, how much Indian you are.
"Cherokee Blood, if not destroyed, will win its courses in beings of fair complexions,
who will read that their ancestors became civilized under the frowns of
misfortunes, and the causes of their enemies." John Ridge – Cherokee.
"No amount of white blood shall dilute the pride of the Cherokee people - NOR erase their memories." Chief Charles Hicks -Cherokee
‘Chickamauga’ or Northern Cherokee, speak up! If your family has told you that they are ‘Black Dutch’, speak up!!
If you want your children and grandchildren to know their heritage and not let it die, then, speak up!
Do it now before it is too late. Please remember that just because you carry a White Card
to prove you are a Red Man, does not make you Cherokee. Your heart, your soul, your actions,
and the way you care for your people; federally recognized or not, is how the Grandfathers will
see you once you cross the river. If you do nothing else today, start researching your family history
and find out where they lived and if there is anything you can do to prove you are Cherokee.
Your local reference librarian can get you pointed in the right direction and
show you how to do family research. However, remember that many states still look down on Native Americans
or those descended from them. It is best not to mention that you are trying to find out, how much Indian you are.
"Cherokee Blood, if not destroyed, will win its courses in beings of fair complexions,
who will read that their ancestors became civilized under the frowns of
misfortunes, and the causes of their enemies." John Ridge – Cherokee.
"No amount of white blood shall dilute the pride of the Cherokee people - NOR erase their memories." Chief Charles Hicks -Cherokee
