Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 10/24/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 10/24/25

Heirloom Seed Fall Cooking: Three Sisters Pozole Recipe

This recipe takes some time, but it is a labor of love and meaningful tribute both to the season and our important heirloom crops. It results in a delicious and nutritious soup.

Enjoy and serve to those you love most!

Jonathan Radocay 9/19/25 Jonathan Radocay 9/19/25

CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: September 2025

We have many exciting events coming up this year. Come join us and enjoy Cherokee fellowship, community, culture, language, and history. ᏩᏙ Wado!

Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/19/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/19/25

CNCV Annual Campout 2025

We had a great Annual Campout this August, filled with wonderful people, activities, and joy!

We loved visiting with Cherokee National Treasure Barbara Adair, making beautiful round reed baskets, playing rounds of Cherokee marbles and chunkey, and so much joy and laughter together!

Jonathan Radocay 9/19/25 Jonathan Radocay 9/19/25

Cherokee Bean Bread

Ever wanted to make a traditional Cherokee Bean Bread? Follow along below for this tasty treat!

Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/19/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/19/25

CNCV Election 2025: Candidates

View candidate statements for the upcoming CNCV election on October 25.

Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/3/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/3/25

Another Cherokee Gentleman’s Milestone

Cherokee Nation Honored Elder and Warrior celebrated a milestone birthday recently. ᎤᎵᎮᎵᏍᏗ ᎤᏕᏘᏱᏍᎬ ulihelisdi udetiyisgv (Happy birthday), Odell!

Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/3/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 9/3/25

Cherokee Gentleman: Rob McCoy Wood

Rob Wood was an important and well-respected founding member of the CNCV. CNCV members along with his wife and daughter, Laurie and Hannah Wood, celebrated his life on Saturday, July 26th.

Jonathan Radocay 7/15/25 Jonathan Radocay 7/15/25

CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: July 2025

We have many exciting events coming up this year. Come join us and enjoy Cherokee fellowship, community, culture, language, and history. ᏩᏙ Wado!

Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 7/15/25 Cherokees of Northern Central Valley 7/15/25

CNCV: Organization of the Year and Report from CCO Conference

The CNCV was recently honored as Organization of the Year at the CCO Conference. Read more about the prestigious award and a report from the conference and cultural enrichment days.

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Garden Update: July 2025 Harvesting Our Heritage

We are partnering with the Community and Cultural Outreach (CCO) Office and Secretary of Natural Resources to expand our seed sharing program. We have been carefully tending the garden to bring seeds to you for the last couple years. Our new program, Harvesting our Heritage, will provide additional seeds to you! As part of this program, we want to share helpful information and share updates from the garden throughout the growing season.