46K views · 1.5K reactions | We love our traditional Cherokee stories! Roy Boney, who oversees the Cherokee Nation Language department, has created an illustrated version of the story of the Cherokees fleeing their home island on canoes. The narration is by Anna Sixkiller, and was originally recorded for an exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah. We hope you enjoy this story: | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

Today the council from the Cherokee Nation, United Keetowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gathered on the site of the Kituwah mound in Cherokee,N.C. for the official meeting of Tri-Council. As a special treat, the EBCI Cherokee Warriors opened the ceremony with the traditional war cry and a dance. Take a look! | Cherokee Nation

Tomorrow, March 20, is World Storytelling Day! Storytelling is an important piece of Cherokee culture and is a way for our traditions to be carried on to future generations. Take the time to learn the Cherokee word for “storytelling.” 🗣 | Visit Cherokee Nation