MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
We respectfully ask you to please renew your membership to keep our Cherokee community strong! Annual dues cover Jan 1 - Dec 31. Here’s how to renew and request a name badge for events.
Graduation Honors and College Scholarships for Cherokee Citizens
Educational Consultant and CNCV Member Deirdre Fitzgerald provides multiple resources here to help connect students with opportunities and make college accessible to everyone.
SPOKESPERSON MESSAGE: December 2023 Newsletter
We’re looking forward many exciting events in 2024 and reflecting on a year filled with fellowship, our growing community, and special Cherokee cultural and history events. ᏩᏙ Wado!
MEDAL OF PATRIOTISM AND WARRIOR MEMORIAL BRICK
Cherokee Nation honors our warriors with the Medal of Patriotism and Warrior Memorial. Share with the warriors in your life so everyone can be rightfully honored.
WILL CHAVEZ VISITS SACRAMENTO
Will Chavez came to teach the Cherokee Nation History Course and toured some of our area’s historical locations.
CHEROKEE NATION HISTORY COURSE
Read more about the Cherokee Nation History Course that came to CNCV in October and how you can learn more.
OCTOBER GATHERING: Julia Coates’ Presentation
We were honored to have Tribal Councilor, Dr. Julia Coates come to our October gathering and present on the history of Keetoowahs.
SPOKESPERSON’S MESSAGE: September 2023 Newsletter
We’ve had several notable events to share with you here. Be sure to come to our upcoming October 14 meeting, which will feature Councilor Julia Coates!
OCTOBER 2023 ELECTION
October is election time for the CNCV. See how members can vote and get involved.
CNCV Members Featured in Cherokee Phoenix
View CNCV members featured in the Cherokee Phoenix recently.
AUGUST MEETING: Photos, Eagle Feather Ceremony, and Gratitude Message
We had a one-of-a-kind August meeting, filled with culture and a surprise Eagle Feather Ceremony provided by Jim Kemp. We have many pictures to enjoy and Jim offers a message of gratitude for the CNCV.
PHOTOS: Annual Campout
We had a record turnout and incredible Annual Campout this year, filled with great activities, people, and food. See more here.
Ben Ridge Goss Tribute
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.
Cherokee Language Study Group
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.
SPOKESPERSON’S MESSAGE: July 2023 Newsletter
Check out this joint message from incoming spokesperson Jessica Hilderbrand and outgoing spokesperson Jonathan Radocay