Tsola, Waleli, ale Agayulage (Tobacco, Hummingbird, and the Old Woman)
Enjoy this story about how Waleli (Hummingbird) courageously brought back our sacred Tsola (Tobacco), adapted by Dr. Christopher Teuton's book Cherokee Earth Dwellers.

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.

CNCV Election 2024: Candidates
View candidate statements for the upcoming CNCV election on October 19.
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!

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!

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.

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.

Persistence, Family, History, Old Settlers, and Love: Ganel Fenenga Profile
Enjoy this fascinating profile about Cherokee Nation citizen and actively participating CNCV member, Ganel Fenenga.


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.

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!

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

Heirloom Gardening with the Three Sisters and Seed Bank
It’s planting season for many Cherokee plants that are central to our history, culture, and lifeways.
A’da Wahu’i: A Young Screech Owl’s Rescue and Place in Cherokee Culture
A CNCV member tells the story of a misplaced baby owl, a hopeful rescue, and its relevance to Cherokee culture.