As both an American, and a Native American, I can look back across 250 years of American history and find dark chapters, bright chapters and reason to be optimistic.

Actors, singers and dancers of all ages are encouraged to audition for Cherokee Nation’s historical musical “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward,” returning to Hard Rock Live Tulsa Oct. 9 and 10.

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.

Twelve Cherokee Nation cyclists who were part of the 2026 Remember the Removal Bike Ride and six additional cyclists from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians finished their 950-mile journey with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation.