We had a wonderful time in fellowship at the Chief’s Annual Visit in April. We’re looking forward to summer events including our August Campout!

We had another successful cleanup day and lots of good time together at the John Rollin Ridge family plot in Grass Valley.

It’s planting season for many Cherokee plants that are central to our history, culture, and lifeways.

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

Join us in learning Cherokee! We’ve begun meeting twice monthly!

Two wrens have recently moved into a decorative gourd birdhouse made by a CNCV member.

We’re looking forward to the Chief’s Annual Visit and Picnic on Sunday, April 21!

The Cherokee Nation brought us a historic new Cherokee Language Intensive class, which was a joint venture with the Cherokee Society of the Greater Bay Area. It is a rich, beautiful language that needs to be preserved as the root of our culture and way of thinking.

On Saturday, February 3rd, we were joined by Will Rogers’ great-granddaughter and family representative, Jennifer Rogers-Etcheverry, to present on his legacy. This was the first time she has presented to our Sacramento area.

In Memoriam: Rob Wood

Learn more about a group of dedicated genealogy researchers on Facebook willing to provide free research specifically to find possible Cherokee ancestry.

Cherokee Nation Honored Elder and CNCV Cultural Center Committee Chair tells the story of his 70-year-old Rare & Primo “Super Olds” Trombone, gifted to McClatchy Music Director, Jorge Munoz, recently.

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