Language, at its core, is a code that all cultures use like a time capsule to pass their history, values and identity to future generations. One of the most important responsibilities for Cherokee Nation leaders is ensuring our language survives and thrives.

Modern Cherokee history celebrates several key moments, including adoption of Sequoyah’s syllabary in 1821, ratification of the Cherokee Nation’s Constitution in 1839, and construction of the Cheroke Nation Supreme Court in 1844. Today, Cherokees are working toward a singular moment in health and wellness.

The Cherokee Nation observed Juneteenth at the Cherokee National Peace Pavilion in Tahlequah, marking the holiday with updates from the Principal Chief's Advisory Committee on Freedmen Art and History and the announcement of a loan agreement with Northeastern State University on an archive map created by students at the Cherokee Freedmen High School in 1903.

Cherokee Nation and The University of Tulsa are accepting applications for the Cherokee AcceleratHER Fellowship, empowered by Embolden Education.