Cultural Burn: Reintroduction of "Leok Po" or Good Fire
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Cultural Burn: Reintroduction of "Leok Po" or Good Fire

Two young Cherokee citizens and brothers participated in the reintroduction of cultural burning back to the land, called "Leok Po" or good fire, for the first time in 100 years. This was led by the local Tocha Dehe Wintun Nation.

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CNCV Annual Campout 2024
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CNCV Annual Campout 2024

Enjoy pictures from our Annual Campout in August, featuring Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis, corn husk doll making, playing Cherokee marbles, being entertained by stories, and a big bison Indian taco dinner. Best of all, it was wonderful to spend time with new and existing friends and family!

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CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: August 2024
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CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: August 2024

We had a wonderful time visiting with each other in June. We’re looking forward to upcoming events this year including our Annual Campout August 23-25!

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Peaches (qua-na) and Cherokees
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Peaches (qua-na) and Cherokees

We’ve heard of the “Georgia peach” but perhaps it should be the “Cherokee peach” considering how we’ve contributed to the fruit with traditional ecological farming knowledge and how much we love them.

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CNCV Election
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CNCV Election

October is election time for the CNCV. See how to get involved.

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History: Decoration Day, Memorial Day, or Decoration Month?
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History: Decoration Day, Memorial Day, or Decoration Month?

Cherokee Nation Citizen Mike Webb delves into the history of Decoration Month and Day, which is celebrated in Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation communities to honor our families, friends, and military connections. This is also the month that CNCV caretakes the John Rollin Ridge Family Cemetery Plot, a project started with our Sister City, Marble City Activity Organization. 

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CCO Conference of Community Leaders 2024 Report
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CCO Conference of Community Leaders 2024 Report

Five CNCV members share their experience traveling to the Reservation in June to attend the 20th Annual Conference of Community Leaders and Cultural Enrichment days, put on by Cherokee Nation’s Cultural and Community Outreach.

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SPOKESPERSON MESSAGE: May 2024
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SPOKESPERSON MESSAGE: May 2024

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!

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