It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ben Ridge Goss (Dixon, California), a dedicated Cherokee and a great friend, mentor, and colleague to the CNCV.

Let’s talk Cherokee and learn together! Sign up for no-cost virtual language classes through the Cherokee Nation and join our CNCV Google classroom.

Check out this joint message from incoming spokesperson Jessica Hilderbrand and outgoing spokesperson Jonathan Radocay

Read about the CNCV scholarship presented to Dillon Keller.

I hope everyone had a great time at the Chief’s annual visit and picnic last month!

16-year-old D. Everett ᏚᏯ Bean was one of only five other tribal youth to complete the tribal water protector’s course offered through a partnership between UC Davis and California Tribal College.

Check out photos from our recent visit with the Principal Chief and Cherokee Nation representatives.

Spokesperson’s message for our March 2023 newsletter

Sonora-area Cherokee group disbands, donates library to CNCV

In memoriam: Devearl Stanphill

Photos of our February 25 membership meeting and potluck in West Sacramento