the less likely history will repeat itself.” —Principal Chief Bill John Baker, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma On Friday, April 12, 2019, representatives of the three federally recognized tribes o ...

The Cherokee nation was one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" in the southeast, and Andrew Jackson planned their removal along with all other tribes existing east of the Mississippi River.

The other two tribes are the United Keetoowah Band ... To learn more about the Cherokee Nation and history, visit their official website. During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor ...

Some Native Americans were enslaved. And then came the forced removal of the Cherokee in 1838 (along with the Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw and Seminole tribes) to make room for more European settlers.

The state’s Commission of Indian Affairs (NCDOA) on Monday condemned the actions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ...

And although some customs and traditions have been lost to colonization, war, and missionary efforts, many tribes still maintain their unique identity that honors their rich ancestral history ... like ...