Innovation Hub
July 2
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Join the Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Come in person or join online – whatever works best for you. Each week the Hub covers a fresh topic, from marketing tips to money matters, designed to spark ideas and real talk among fellow entrepreneurs. It’s not a formal workshop, but a laid-back space to learn, connect, and share. Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Innovation Hub at 215 S. Muskogee Ave., Cort Mall - 2nd Floor, Tahlequah.
Cherokee Basket Weaving Classes
July 3
Cherokee basket weaving classes are held every Monday and every Thursday at the Cherokee Elder Rainbow House in Locust Grove. National Treasure Louisa Soap and OSCA (Old Saline Court Association) member will be teaching double wall basket weaving to anyone who shows up. It is open to the public, a small monetary amount is expected from non tribal members while Cherokee citizens attend free. Doors are open from 5-9 p.m.
Contact Stacey Bighorse 918-864-1411 for more information.
Veteran Connection Resource Fair
July 7
Join the Veteran Connection Resource Fair and find resource booths set up for veterans. A Tribal Veterans Claims Representative will be available on site to answer any questions. Event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cherokee Casino Tahlequah Chota Conference Center.
Call 918-772-4166 for more information.
Innovation Hub
July 9
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Join the Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Come in person or join online – whatever works best for you. Each week the Hub covers a fresh topic, from marketing tips to money matters, designed to spark ideas and real talk among fellow entrepreneurs. It’s not a formal workshop, but a laid-back space to learn, connect, and share. Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Innovation Hub at 215 S. Muskogee Ave., Cort Mall - 2nd Floor, Tahlequah.
Cherokee Nation Cancer Support Group
July 10
Cherokee Nation Cancer Support Group will be open to the public from 6-7 p.m. and include those who are currently diagnosed with cancer, cancer survivors, and caregivers of cancer patients. The format will be considered hybrid with guest speakers who are relevant to the cancer journey, but also dedicate a portion of the meeting to peer sharing. Native and non-Native participants are welcome to participate in the group, which was established to provide emotional support, education, community, and provide information regarding resources to those who need them. It will be located at Community Room C at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center.
Contact Jacqueline Manus at 539-234-1917 or Katie McCullar at 539-234-4065.
Cherokee Speakers Lunch
July 10
All fluent Cherokee speakers are invited to a free monthly luncheon held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month and hosted by the Cherokee Nation Language Department at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah. Gather for fellowship, a free lunch and door prizes.
For more information, please call 918-207-4901 or email language@cherokee.org.
Traditional Games
July 11
Centuries of tradition are coming to play. Pick up a traditional game! Our teams at the Cherokee National History Museum, Saline Courthouse Museum and Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum will show you how to play games that Cherokees have enjoyed from time immemorial. Live demonstrations will take place at each museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 11. All games are free and open to the public. Events are located at Cherokee National History Museum, 101 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah; Saline Courthouse Museum, 55870 S 490 Road, Rose; and Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum, 470288 Highway 101 Sallisaw.
Contact 877-779-6977 or email info@visitcherokeenation.com.
Breastfeeding Class
July 16
Cherokee Nation Public Health is hosting a breastfeeding class from 1 to 3 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center, 19600 E. Ross St., in Tahlequah. Participants can learn about WIC, breastfeeding techniques and more. Partners are welcome. This class will be held every third Wednesday of the month.
For more information, contact 918- 525-2193 or email destany-myers@cherokee.org.
Innovation Hub
July 16
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Join the Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Come in person or join online – whatever works best for you. Each week the Hub covers a fresh topic, from marketing tips to money matters, designed to spark ideas and real talk among fellow entrepreneurs. It’s not a formal workshop, but a laid-back space to learn, connect, and share. Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Innovation Hub at 215 S. Muskogee Ave., Cort Mall - 2nd Floor, Tahlequah.
At-Large Gathering
July 19
Visit with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and at-large councilors Johnny Jack Kidwell and Julia Coates at this gathering for at-large citizens on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area! Enjoy cultural presentations and demonstrations. Lunch will be provided by the Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Nation Registration will be on-site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Photo IDs will stop accepting applications 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be on location to assist citizens.
Visit here closer to the event for address and additional information.
Ours To Tell: Cherokee Stories
July 19
A variety of storytelling experiences for children and adults await visitors to the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center on Saturday, July 19. Celebrate Cherokee stories — some new, others passed down through generations, imagined and shaped through a variety of media and activities. Admission is free!
Contact 877-779-6977 or email info@visitcherokeenation.com.
At-Large Gathering
July 20
Visit with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and at-large councilors Johnny Jack Kidwell and Julia Coates at this gathering for at-large citizens on Sunday, July 20th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Estes Park, CO area! Enjoy cultural presentations and demonstrations. Lunch will be provided by the Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Nation Registration will be on-site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Photo IDs will stop accepting applications 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be on location to assist citizens.
Visit here closer to the event for address and additional information.
Innovation Hub
July 23
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Join the Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Come in person or join online – whatever works best for you. Each week the Hub covers a fresh topic, from marketing tips to money matters, designed to spark ideas and real talk among fellow entrepreneurs. It’s not a formal workshop, but a laid-back space to learn, connect, and share. Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Innovation Hub at 215 S. Muskogee Ave., Cort Mall - 2nd Floor, Tahlequah.
Veterans Family Fun Day
July 25
Veterans Family Fun Day will provide veterans with games, food and prizes for the whole family! Event goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center.
Call 918-722-4166 for more information.
Innovation Hub
July 30
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Join the Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Come in person or join online – whatever works best for you. Each week the Hub covers a fresh topic, from marketing tips to money matters, designed to spark ideas and real talk among fellow entrepreneurs. It’s not a formal workshop, but a laid-back space to learn, connect, and share. Virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Innovation Hub at 215 S. Muskogee Ave., Cort Mall - 2nd Floor, Tahlequah.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay”
Until July 26, 2025
Learn about the fascinating life and work of Cherokee Nation citizen Wauhillau LaHay. Starting her journalism career as a teenager in Muskogee, LaHay took to the sky as a pilot in 1929 writing about aviation and interviewing its biggest celebrities. Following a successful career in radio and publicity working with some of Hollywood’s greatest legends, LaHay reported on the First Ladies of the White House in the 1960s and 1970s. A new exhibit, “Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay,” celebrates LaHay with photos and memorabilia from her captivating life.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal
Until August 2, 2025
In early 1839, Cherokee people began arriving in a new land west of the Mississippi River, but they were not alone. After the long, cold journey of Cherokee Removal, they were met by Cherokees who emigrated prior to the Treaty of New Echota (1835) and those who arrived after its ratification. Three groups with different experiences of Cherokee Removal reunited following the diaspora caused by U.S. Indian removal policies. Despite their grievances, Cherokee people created a union that was foundational to the future of the Cherokee Nation. “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal” explores that pivotal time 185 years ago.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
30th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show
August 9 - September 6, 2025
Experience our show’s 30th anniversary, as we celebrate Cherokee Nation’s artistry, culture and heritage in our capital, Tahlequah. Purchase art in person or through our online gallery.
Read more here.
Cherokee Artisan Marketplace
August 30 – 31, 2025
Find authentic and original work from Cherokee artisans. Experience our outdoor marketplace during the 73rd annual Cherokee National Holiday. Visit Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Learn more about other events and festivities during Cherokee National Holiday at: TheCherokeeHoliday.com
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
The Center of It All: Betty Jo Smith and Her Legacy
Until September 13, 2025
A Cherokee National Treasure for traditional foods, Betty Jo Smith has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing Cherokee culture. From learning to cook from her mother to decades of work at the Cherokee Heritage Center, Betty’s story is one of passing along Cherokee tradition through family. “The Center of It All: Betty Jo Smith and Her Legacy” exhibit showcases her legacy through recipes and art spanning multiple generations of the Smith family. The exhibit will run at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose, Oklahoma from May 20, 2025, through September 13, 2025.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee
Until September 28, 2025
“Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee” merges Cherokee culture with contemporary imagery in the newest exhibition at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. The public art display is now open and features 13 large-scale reproductions of some of Edwards’ most recognized works, such as “Sequoyah Warhol” and “Cherokee on the Brain.” Cherokee Nation citizen Jeff Edwards is an award-winning graphic artist who draws inspiration from his life and career. Edwards’ art is featured at many Cherokee Nation sites, including the Durbin Feeling Language Center, where he works alongside Cherokee speakers.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Troy Jackson: Mercy is in the Details
Until October 5, 2025
Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson is the subject of a new exhibit that dives into his artistic exploration of Cherokee history, culture and identity. Featuring more than two dozen artworks – including several large-scale, conceptual sculptures – the exhibit shares an up-close look at the artist’s perspective and the motivations that inspire his impressive body of work. It will be on display at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center beginning Nov. 22.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Ned Christie: The Man from Wauhillau
Until November 1, 2025
The Cherokee people know Ned Christie as a patriot who stood up for tribal sovereignty in the last decades before the allotment of Cherokee lands. Since the late 1800s, others – often non-Cherokees – have told stories of a reckless Indian outlaw who murdered a deputy U.S. Marshal and spread fear far and wide. Using recent scholarship, a new exhibit looks at Christie’s life and finds a more nuanced portrait of a man who served his Nation and ultimately met a violent end at the hands of his accusers.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.